Which of the following best describes the studies of Muslim philosophers during the Middle Ages?

Question

A.
They were influenced by philosophers such as Aristotle and by the teachings of Islam.
B.
They only read the Qur'an and other works that had been written by Muslims.
C.
They were highly influenced by Confucius and other Chinese philosophers.
D.
They studied Thomas Aquinas and other Christian philosophers of the Middle Ages.

Answer 1

A. They were influenced by philosophers such as Aristotle and by the teachings of Islam.

Muslim philosophers during the Middle Ages, often referred to as Islamic philosophers, were significantly influenced by Greek philosophers like Aristotle, and they also integrated Islamic teachings and thought into their work.