Al-Farabi (c. 872–950 CE), also known as Abu Nasr al-Farabi, was a celebrated philosopher, polymath, and musician of the Islamic Golden Age. Born in Farab, in present-day Kazakhstan, he made significant contributions to various fields including philosophy, political science, music theory, and sociology. Al-Farabi synthesized the works of Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle with Islamic theology, developing a comprehensive philosophical system known as "Al-Farabian philosophy." His treatises on logic, metaphysics, and ethics were highly influential and widely studied throughout the Islamic world and beyond. Al-Farabi's work also had a profound impact on Western philosophy, particularly during the medieval period. He is often referred to as the "Second Teacher" (after Aristotle) in the Islamic philosophical tradition, and his legacy as a leading figure in the history of philosophy continues to be recognized and celebrated.