why not?

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Re: why not?

@Khalil KhaaN FaaKhta

i think the major reason was that in the early days of science the door to discoveries were wide open and anyone who worked hard enough got the results…now, in the present time, every field is so saturated that it requires a lot of resources to carry out research which we lack in the Muslim world…the Muslim Rulers may be rich but they are the most jaahils as well and they got no interest in science N technology other than their own aiyaashiyaaN…

…however, where ever such fundings are available [mostly in western countries] Muslim scientists are doing pretty well…they did NOT invent big but yes they have contributed towards discoveries…these days, discovery is a team work and NOT a one-man’s show as it used to be like inventing a light bulb!

aapkaa kia Khayaal hai?

I agree that government patronage plays a role here, but Muslim world produced scientists even during the Abbasid period (Abbasid were also infamous for their ayyashi) and even Spain produced great scholars during unstable periods.

So may be we can’t blame totally government for not supporting these activities. How do you see role of clergy in this?