The scientific revolution of the 1500s and 1600s had renewed an interest in the scientific accomplishments of classical Greece and Rome. - D
This was achieved by the rediscovering of clasical works that were done during those ages. Through their help, the "scientists" of the time popularized various fields in mathematics and philosophy as well as astronomy.
Muhammad's first revelation in 610 CE affect muslim beliefs by : instructed them to follow only Allah and Shun other Gods
Which became a basic foundation for the religious belief ever since.
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