From Al-Khwarizmi to the Qur'an: Traces of Mathematics in Islamic Intellectual Heritage

Abstract

The traces of mathematics in the Islamic intellectual heritage highlight Al-Khwarizmi's fundamental contributions and the mathematical implications of the Qur'an. This study analyzes the central role of Islamic civilization in preserving and developing mathematics, driven by both religious and practical motivations. A literature review method is used to synthesize data from various academic sources. The results show that Al-Khwarizmi revolutionized algebra and disseminated the Hindu-Arabic number system, forming the basis of modern algorithms. Furthermore, the Qur'an implicitly and explicitly contains mathematical concepts that inspire an understanding of divine order and its application in Islamic law. The conclusion affirms the symbiotic relationship between faith and reason in advancing mathematics in the Islamic world, providing a balanced perspective on global scientific progressJejak matematika dalam warisan intelektual Islam, menyoroti kontribusi fundamental Al-Khwarizmi dan implikasi matematis dalam Al-Qur’an. Penelitian ini menganalisis peran sentral peradaban Islam dalam melestarikan dan mengembangkan ilmu matematika, yang didorong oleh motivasi religius dan praktis. Metode kajian literatur digunakan untuk mensintesis data dari berbagai sumber akademik. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa Al-Khwarizmi merevolusi aljabar dan menyebarkan sistem bilangan Hindu-Arab, membentuk dasar algoritma modern. Selain itu, Al-Qur’an secara implisit maupun eksplisit mengandung konsep matematis yang menginspirasi pemahaman tentang keteraturan ilahi dan aplikasi dalam hukum Islam. Kesimpulan menegaskan hubungan simbiosis antara iman dan nalar dalam memajukan matematika di dunia Islam, memberikan perspektif yang seimbang tentang kemajuan ilmiah global