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The Worst Episodes of Science And Islam

Every episode of Science And Islam ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Science And Islam!

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Science And Islam Season 1 Episode 3 - The Power of Doubt
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    #1 - The Power of Doubt

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    Physicist Jim Al-Khalili concludes his investigation into the relationship between science and Islam. He shows how the scientific revolution that took place in 16th and 17th century Europe had its roots in the world of medieval Islam. He travels across Iran, Syria and Egypt to discover the astronomical advances made by Islamic scholars through their obsession with accurate measurement. He then visits Italy to see how those ideas permeated into the West and helped shape the works of Copernicus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Science And Islam Season 1 Episode 1 - The Language of Science
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #2 - The Language of Science

    S1:E1

    Physicist Jim Al-Khalili travels through Syria, Iran, Tunisia and Spain to tell the story of the great leap in scientific knowledge that took place in the Islamic world between the 8th and 14th centuries. Its legacy is tangible, with terms like algebra, algorithm and alkali being Arabic in origin and at the very heart of modern science. For Baghdad-born Al-Khalili this is also a personal journey and he uncovers a diverse, outward-looking culture, fascinated by learning and obsessed with science.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Science And Islam Season 1 Episode 2 - The Empire of Reason
    8.4/10(29 votes)

    #3 - The Empire of Reason

    S1:E2

    Physicist Jim Al-Khalili travels through Syria, Iran, Tunisia and Spain to tell the story of the great leap in scientific knowledge that took place in the Islamic world between the 8th and 14th centuries. He travels to Syria to discover how, a thousand years ago, the astronomer and mathematician Al-Biruni estimated the size of the earth to within a few hundred miles of the correct figure. In Cairo, he tells the story of the physicist Ibn al-Haytham, who helped establish the science of optics.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Power of Doubt" is the worst rated episode of "Science And Islam". It scored 7.5/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/19/2009. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Language of Science".