The Role of Muslims in the Formation and Development of Sciences (Part 8)
The Most Famous Muslim Scientists in the Field of Medicine
In this part of the article, we will discuss scientists who demonstrated exceptional abilities and skills in the field of medicine. Medicine encompasses various aspects and disciplines, and each facet addresses the fundamental needs of humanity. For this reason, Muslim scientists have made significant contributions and advancements in the essential parts of medicine, gaining expertise and recognition.
First, we will highlight three of the most renowned physicians and medical scientists, briefly introducing them. Then, we will explore the different areas of medicine and the scientists who excelled in those fields.
Imam Abu Bakr al-Razi (854-932)
Muhammad ibn Zakariyya al-Razi, known as “Abu Bakr al-Razi,” lived during the third and fourth centuries. He is regarded as one of the greatest physicians and one of the most innovative thinkers of his time because he placed a strong emphasis on the study of experimental sciences. By the age of thirty, he had begun studying chemistry, philosophy, and medicine, and by the time he reached his forties, he had achieved remarkable skill and expertise in medicine.
Innovations of Abu Bakr al-Razi (may Allah have mercy on him)
Imam Abu Bakr al-Razi is considered one of the pioneering Arab-Islamic physicians and is even acknowledged as a leader in world medicine. He was an expert in the clinical evaluation of patients, which plays a crucial role in assessing and diagnosing their conditions. He documented over thirty-two clinical observations, contributing significantly to the field.
He established the study of treating genital diseases, childbirth, and ophthalmology. He was the first person to write a comprehensive book on the treatment of children and pediatric diseases. Additionally, he effectively utilized animal charcoal to remove colors and odors from organic matter and employed surgical threads for stitching wounds. He was among the first to discover diabetes and innovatively used cold water for treating burns. Moreover, he made significant discoveries regarding the treatment of tuberculosis and the plague. This skilled scientist also introduced the concept of the psychological factor in patient care and conducted scientific investigations into the diseases of measles and monkeypox. He provided a detailed explanation of the extraction of cataracts (referred to as “white water” from the eye).
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