Medicine in the Medieval Islamic World, Innovation and Public Policy and Historical Rulers Perspective

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Islamic Medicine, Medieval Islamic World, Innovation in Islamic Medicine, Public policies in Islamic Medicine, Islamic Scholars

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Dr. Muhammad Umar Riaz Abbasi
Principal and Corresponding Author, Ph.D. Islamic Thought and Culture, Department of Islamic Thought and Culture, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad Pakistan
Dr. Sohail Rasool
MBBS, Post Graduate diploma Mental Health, UK, DTM, Ireland, MSc, Forensic Medicine, MA Healthcare, MGT, Ireland, Fellowship Forensic & Legal Medicine, RCP, London
Dr. Sehrish Kashan
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, NUML, H-9 Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Zia Ur Rehman
Ph.D. Education, Department of Educational Sciences, NUML, H-9 Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Shamaila Athar
Assistant Professor, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan
Iqra Iftikhar
Visiting Lecturer, department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Management and Technology, Lahore

Abstract

The field of medicine throughout the Mediaeval Islamic era is a witness to the noteworthy accomplishments of intellectuals, physicians, and policymakers who safeguarded and advanced the medical knowledge inherited from ancient times. This research paper examines the extensive historical background of Islamic medicine in the medieval era, investigating the pioneering advancements achieved by Islamic academics, the influence of governmental policies on healthcare, and the enduring influence on the overall progress of medicine. A comprehensive analysis of the origins of Islamic medical innovation and the corresponding public policies that facilitated its development provides valuable insights into the significant influence of this period on contemporary healthcare methodologies.

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Dr. Muhammad Umar Riaz Abbasi, Dr. Sohail Rasool, Dr. Sehrish Kashan, Dr. Zia Ur Rehman, Dr. Shamaila Athar, & Iqra Iftikhar. (2023). Medicine in the Medieval Islamic World, Innovation and Public Policy and Historical Rulers Perspective. Al-Qanṭara, 9(3), 179–186. Retrieved from https://alqantarajournal.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/312
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Vol. 9 No. 3 (2023)
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