Transformasi dan Sumbangan Al-Razi (854-932M) Dalam Bidang Perubatan

Abstract

Al-Razi was a leading figure amongst Muslim scientists in the Middle Ages. The result of his work, besides considered as a reference point, have inspired many ideas and theories in the field of pharmacology and contemporary medicine. This article aims to highlight the transformation and his contribution in the field of medicine. This study uses content analysis approach which involves review of secondary data from library research conducted. Qualitative data were then analyzed descriptively. The results showed that al-Razi was a doctor and medical practitioners who did a lot of experiments throughout his career. Through experiments carried out, he was able to identify a variety of diseases such as smallpox and measles, and how to treat it. In addition to working as a doctor, he spend his time in writing and successfully produced many works that became common reference in various fields of medicine up to the present today.