ISLAMIC CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEDICINE

Islamic Contributions in Medicine

Islamic Contributions in Medicine

Before Islam, Arabia, the doctor was a healer, he practiced some acts of orthopedic emergencies, using herbal recipes and formulas of cons-sorcery practiced the midwife care for women.

A phrase attributed to Mahommed himself summed up the situation of the doctor: "There are only two sciences, theology for the salvation of the soul and health care for the salvation of the body." The doctors of Islam are most often scientists with expertise in multiple areas. The image of the doctor recommended by Islam is that of Wise (Hakim). The Arabic word originally meant ...