Al-Jahiz
9th-century Arab scholar whose biological theories predated Darwin by 1000 years
Abu Uthman al-Jahiz (776–869 AD), an Iraqi polymath, proposed evolutionary concepts in Kitāb al-Hayawān (Book of Animals):
『Animals engage in struggle for existence... environmental factors influence survival』
His revolutionary ideas included:
| Concept | Darwin Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Food chain dynamics | Ecological interactions |
| Environmental adaptation | Natural selection |
As a Black scholar in Abbasid-era Basra, he challenged racial stereotypes through works like Fakhr al-Sudan ala al-Bidan (Pride of Blacks Over Whites). His scientific legacy influenced Islamic Golden Age thought.
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