Alfa Adisa Alfalaky Astrology: The Secret of Life by Sikirullahi Aleem Adisa Alfalaky Astrology: The Secret of Life is more than just a book—it’s a roadmap to self-discovery, success, and spiritual awakening. Have you ever wondered why certain patterns repeat in your life? Why you feel drawn to certain people, places, or experiences? Or why success, … Read more
Astronomy and Astrology in the Medieval Islamic World by E S Kennedy (1998) This is a collection of articles from various journals on the history of astronomy and astrology in the Medieval Islamic world. They look at subjects such as: Ibn al-Haytham’s determination of the meridian from one solar altitude, and an astrological history based … Read more
Al-Kāshīs Geographical Table by E S Kennedy (1987) Also Review The Astrological History of Masha’allah by E S Kennedy and David Pingree (1971) The Art of Astrology – Al Biruni Chronology of Ancient Nations by Al Biruni (Translated by Edward Sachou) Alberuni’s India (Vol 2) by Edward Sachou (1888) Alberuni’s India (Vol 1) by Edward … Read more
A History of Arabic Astronomy: Planetary Theories During the Golden Age of Islam by George Saliba (1995) A History of Arabic Astronomy is a comprehensive survey of Arabic planetary theories from the eleventh century to the fifteenth century based on recent manuscript discoveries. George Saliba argues that the medieval period, often called a period of decline … Read more
Planetary Equatorium of Jamshid Ghiyath al-Din al-Kashi by E S Kennedy (2017) Instruments for solving astronomical problems are part of a continuous tradition reaching far back through the Middle Ages into the Hellenistic world. Dr. Kennedy expands the history of analog computers by providing an account of an important development in Central Asia where, in … Read more
Abu Ma’Sar on Historical Astrology: The Book of Religions and Dynasties on Great Conjunctions (2 Volume Set) by Charles Burnett and Keiji Yamamoto These volumes provide the Arabic, Latin and English versions of the major text on political astrology of the Middle Ages, generally attributed to Abu Maar (Albumasar), with a commentary and Latin-Arabic and … Read more
From Masha Allah to Kepler: Theory and Practice in Medieval and Renaissance Astrology by Charles Burnett and Dorian G Greenbaum Astrology has recently become a subject of interest to scholars of the highest calibre. However, the tendency has been to look at the social context of astrology, the attacks on astrologers and their craft, and … Read more
Al Biruni on Transits by E S Kennedy (Translated by Mohammad Saffouri and Adnan Ifram) (1048) Also Review The Astrological History of Masha’allah by E S Kennedy and David Pingree (1971) The Art of Astrology – Al Biruni Chronology of Ancient Nations by Al Biruni (Translated by Edward Sachou) Alberuni’s India (Vol 2) by Edward … Read more
The Astrological History of Masha’allah by E S Kennedy and David Pingree E. S. Kennedy and David Pingree have assembled and analyzed all that is presently available of a major work by an eighth-century Jewish astrologer known in medieval Europe as Messahala. A significant contribution to the knowledge of early Islamic astrology and, indirectly, of the earlier Persian period, … Read more
The Great Introduction to Astrology by Abū Maʿsar (2 Vols.) (Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Science. Texts and Studies) by Charles Burnett and Keiji Yamamoto Abū Ma’͑sar’s Great Introduction to Astrology (mid-ninth century) is the most comprehensive and influential text on astrology in the Middle Ages. In addition to presenting astrological doctrine, it provides a detailed justification for … Read more