[Transformation and Contribution of Al-Razi (854-932m) in The Field of Medicine] Transformasi dan Sumbangan Al-Razi (854-932m) dalam Bidang Perubatan

Abstract

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. Keywords: Al-Razi, Transformation, Treatment Method , Modern Medical.   Al-Razi ialah seorang tokoh saintis Islam terkemuka pada abad pertengahan. Hasil karya beliau selain merupakan rujukan utama, menjadi sumber inspirasi kelahiran pelbagai idea dan teori dalam bidang farmakologi dan perubatan kontemporari. Artikel ini bertujuan mengetengahkan transformasi dan sumbangan beliau dalam bidang kedoktoran. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan analisis kandungan melibatkan data-data sekunder dari kajian kepustakaan yang dijalankan. Data-data kualitatif yang dikumpul dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil kajian menunjukkan al-Razi adalah seorang doktor dan pengamal perubatan yang banyak melakukan uji kaji. Melalui uji kaji yang dijalankan, beliau dapat mengenal pasti pelbagai jenis penyakit seperti cacar dan campak serta cara merawatnya. Di samping bertugas sebagai seorang doktor, beliau meluangkan masa untuk menulis sehingga berjaya menghasilkan banyak karya yang menjadi rujukan umum dalam pelbagai bidang perubatan.   Kata kunci: Al- Razi, Transformasi, Kaedah Rawatan, Perubatan moden.