Al-Hakim, despite being a cruel leader who murdered his enemies, was a patron of the sciences employing top quality scientists such as the astronomer ibn Yunus . His support for science may have been partly because of his interest in astrology.
Al-Hakim, sa kabila ng pagiging isang malupit na pinuno murdered kanyang mga kaaway, ay isang patron ng siyensiya pagtanggap ng itaas ang kalidad siyentipiko tulad ng mga astronomer ibn Yunus.