Central
to Islamic medicine was belief in the Qur'an and Hadiths, which stated
that Muslims had a duty to care for the sick and this was often referred
to as "Medicine of the Prophet." According to the sayings of the
Prophet Muhammed, he believed that Allah had sent a cure for every
ailment and that it was the duty of Muslims to take care of the body and
spirit. This certainly falls under the remit of improving the quality
of healthcare and ensuring that there is access for all, with many of
the Hadiths laying down guidelines for a holistic approach to health.
Initially,
in the early days of Islam, there was some debate about whether Islamic
physicians should use Greek, Chinese and Indian medical techniques,
seen by many as pagan. After intense debate, the Islamic physicians were
given free rein to study and adopt any techniques they wished.
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