Jabir bin Hayyan: The Muslim Scholar Who Pioneered Modern Chemistry

Jabir bin Hayyan, known as the Father of Modern Chemistry, was born around 721 CE in Tus, Persia, or 750 CE in Kufah, Iraq. The son of a physician, he delved into various sciences in Yemen and Kufah, including under the guidance of Imam Ja'far Al-Sadiq. His intellect spanned chemistry, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. Jabir laid the foundations of modern chemistry with systematic experimental methods and built early laboratories. He discovered important substances like sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and nitric acid, and developed techniques for distillation, crystallization, and sublimation. His works, including Kitab al-Kimya' and Kitab al-Sab'in, were translated into Latin and influenced European scientists. Although there's debate about the thousands of works attributed to him, his impact is acknowledged by historians like George Sarton. Jabir bin Hayyan's contributions prove the significant role of Islamic civilization in the advancement of world science. https://mozaik.inilah.com/ibrah/kisah-jabir-bin-hayyan-cendekiawan-muslim-pelopor-ilmu-kimia-modern