Mohammad Ibn Ahmad Abu Rayhan Biruni

This book about Biruni is distinguished from other biographical books on Biruni by the factual approach of the author in the study of Biruni's life, and by his main reliance on Biruni's own books and treaties. Some stories and aspects of Biruni's life such as fictional works of Biruni which are covered by this book have not been seen or narrowly been mentioned by previous writers. Also, the book, through connecting historic facts, provides new findings on Biruni's scientific works and their importance to the transition of knowledge from ancient past up to present day.