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  1. Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46227, USA

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Oaks, J.A. (2013). Mathematics in Islam General. In: Runehov, A.L.C., Oviedo, L. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sciences and Religions. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8265-8_665

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