Hayat al-Biruni (Dirasat al-Mada) is a biographical study of the renowned Islamic scholar Abu al-Rayhan al-Biruni, written by Muhammad Abd al-Hamid Hamad. First published in 2000 by Dar al-Mada lil-Thaqafah wa-al-Nashr, the work presents a detailed account of al-Biruni’s life, his intellectual milieu, and his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, geography, and comparative religion. Drawing on Arabic sources and secondary scholarship, the author examines how al-Biruni’s methodological rigor and cross‑cultural approach shaped medieval science. The volume spans 286 pages and is issued in Arabic, reflecting its target readership of scholars and students interested in the history of science and Islamic civilization. Through narrative and analysis, the book situates al-Biruni within the broader context of scholarly exchange between the Islamic world and neighboring traditions, highlighting his enduring legacy as a polymath whose work anticipated many modern scientific concepts.

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