Contribution of Muslims in the field of Medical Science

Abstract

E.G. Brown one among the western scholars in his famous work “Arabian Medicine” refuses to accept the valuable historical contribution of medieval Muslim scholars in the field of Medical Science. His argument lies on the assumption that the only contribution of the Muslim Scientist is the translation to the existing knowledge of Greek and he remain adamant in accepting the historical valuable contribution of Muslim scholars in the field of Medical Science.

So, an attempt is made to investigate and highlight the Arab endeavors in original medical innovations which made them the sole source of many learning scholars. They have excelled in many areas like surgery, medicine, pharmacy, surgical instruments, and medical education.

The main objective of this paper is to discuss the real contributions made by Muslim scientists and researchers in medical science during the medieval period and the way they paved the way for European Renaissance during the 14th to 16th centuries.

The current study would also shed light on the contribution of Great Muslim Scholars like as Al-Razi, Avicenna, Ibn Nafis and many others through inscribed write-ups, books and Encyclopedias and published material on the various areas of Medical Science.

 Key words: Muslim Scientists. Medical. Contribution. Pharmacy. Medicine