Abu Bakr Al Razi - Golden Age Chronicles - Discoveries Of The Arab World - Episode 02

Golden Age Chronicles - Discoveries Of The Arab World
Anasy Media and NYU ABU DHABI
Training and Supervision:
Mazen Al Khayrat - Film Director

Student participants:
Liza Runkova
Rehnuma Taskin
Khaoula Achab
Sebrin Raju Andy
Muhammad Musa Khan
Mahlet Atrsaw Andargei
Brettany Greeze Gamutea
Wakyl Jankeepersand
Freweyni Tamre Haile

Hello people! Let me take you on a journey back in time, to a period where medical knowledge was limited and innovations were rare. But in the midst of this, a genius and philosopher emerged in the medical industry, whose impact is still felt today. That person was none other than Muhammad bin Zakaria, famously known as Abu Bakr Al-Razi.

Did you know that Al-Razi was not only the first doctor to meticulously document his clinical observations, but he also revolutionized surgical practices by inventing surgical sutures? This was just the start of his incredible contributions to medicine and science. Al-Razi was a pioneer in pediatrics and introduced the use of mercury in ointments.

But Al-Razi's genius didn't stop there. He was the first to suggest separating pharmacy from medicine, and his groundbreaking work included the first-ever chemical compilations in history. He wrote innovative chapters on gynecology, obstetrics, and venereal diseases, and his contributions to rheumatology were monumental. Al-Razi reached the psychological origins of arthritis and distinguished it from gout disease, and he even described allergic rhinitis, which was a remarkable feat given the limited medical knowledge of his time.

Al-Razi's impact on modern medicine is immeasurable, and his 232 books and treatises continue to inspire and influence medical practitioners worldwide. So, the next time you visit your doctor or receive medical treatment, take a moment to appreciate the remarkable contributions of pioneers like Abu Bakr Al-Razi, whose legacy has shaped the world we live in today.