Umayya ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz al-Andalusī Abū al-Ṣalt (1068–1134 CE)

Hakam Ibn Abi Salt was an Andalusian polymath whose expertise spanned various fields including astronomy, medicine, and poetry. His work in astronomy was particularly notable, with contributions that were recognized beyond the Islamic world. He was also known for his medical knowledge, compiling treatments and observations that were referenced by scholars in the Islamic Golden Age. His poetry, often reflective of his diverse interests, remains a testament to his intellectual breadth. Despite the...See more