Arabic, the language of God | Science and Islam

Jim Al-Khalili looks at how Islamic caliphs encouraged scientific research and made Arabic the official language of their vast empire.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 5'36''
  • Broadcast year: 2009
Curriculum Connection
  • Religious Education | Islam | Beliefs and teachings | Authority
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Science and Islam
  • Episode: The Language of Science
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