COMENIUS: Muslim surgery

As my classmate said before the Muslims conquered Hispania in the 8th century and remained here for eight centuries up to the 15^th century.

Apart from other fields of study such as mathematics and chemistry, medicine was the science that attracted most to Muslims. Muslim doctors played a major role in western medical science. The most important progress was made in the field of surgery.

The most outstanding Muslim surgeon was  Qasim Khalaf Ben  Abbas (Abucassis)

As-salamu alaykum (Peace be with you): My name is Qasim Khalaf Ben  Abbas (Abucassis). I was born in Cordoba and I died in the year 1107. People say I am the most outstanding Muslim surgeon. My works were a source of inspiration for all surgeons for centuries and were translated into Latin.

As-salamu alaykum: My name is Ibn Zohar. My therapy was based upon the natural powers of the human body for selfcure. I also introduced the use of the scientific method in the medical studies. I know how to cure dislocations and fractures.

As-salamu alaykum (Peace be with you): My name is Averroes. I was born in Cordoba in 1126. I wrote a treatise about antidotes for poisons and temperature. My main work “Kulliyet” was published in the 15^th century in several European countries.

As-salamu alaykum: My name is Al Mahusin. I undertook the first surgery operation to remove a cataract in the year 1256. He also invented the hollow needle.

Old Muslim: Oh, doctor. I can´t see well. Can you help me?

Doctor: Of course, sit down , please. ..Mmm well, your problem is that you have got cataracts in both eyes.

Old Muslim: Oh no, Does it mean that I will be blind in a short time?

Doctor: No, because I can remove them. But you have to be operated on. I know how to do it.

Old Muslim: Ok.   …(syringe) Oh, what is that?

Doctor: It is a hollow needle. I have to give you an injection. You need some anaesthetic.

Old Muslim: Very well, I trust you, you are a great doctor, Al Mahusin.

  (operation..)

Old Muslim: Oh, now I can see very well. Thank you doctor, you are a genius.