Abbas Ibn Firnas: The Forgotten First Aviator

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Abbas Ibn Firnas envisioned human flight centuries before the Wright brothers invented the airplane, and even 600 years before Leonardo da Vinci designed his flying apparatus. He did not just dream of flying — he designed, built, and tested his own inventions, enduring repeated crashes from high places.

The drive to learn, research, and experiment as demonstrated by Abbas Ibn Firnas was not solely a product of parental upbringing. It was also shaped by the interplay of natural surroundings, educational ecosystem, sociopolitical ecosystem, and even the policies from the ruling governments at that time.

In this latest book, Dr. Muhammad Najib explores the various factors that enabled Muslim scientists to flourish, gain recognition across time and space thus contribute to modern scientific breakthroughs significantly.

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Contents

  1.  Foreword by Prof. Dr. Absul Mu’ti M.ed

  2.  From Dream to Reality: The Idea of Flight in History

  3.  The Role of Rulers

  4.  The Role of Scholars

  5.  The Role of Religion

  6.  Conclusion

  7.  Bilbliography

  8.  About The Author

“I Hope this book becomes a windowof inspiration for students, teachers, and parents alike, helping them to appreciate the vital roles of science and technology.”

Prof . Dr. Abdul Mu’ti

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Of Republic Indonesia

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