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Anatomy of musculoskeletal system in the light of the Qur’an and hadith

Yusof, Nurul Asyiqin and Che Mohamad, Che Anuar and Hasan, Ahmad Nizam (2018) Anatomy of musculoskeletal system in the light of the Qur’an and hadith. International Medical Journal of Malaysia, 17 (Special Issue 1). pp. 97-103. E-ISSN 1823-4631

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Abstract

The integration of human knowledge between the medical and health care sciences with revealed knowledge was established since the era of Al-Razi (Rhazes), Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Ibn Rushd (Averroes), Al- Zahrawi (Albucasis) and others. However, the glorious period of Islamic medicine gradually declined after the period of 'Abbasiyyah and 'Uthmaniyyah. At present, many scholars tend to separate the modern medicine and the revealed knowledge, resulting in the disconnection between these two fields. There is little to suggest the presence of reference collections that integrate the Qur’an and Hadith with medicine. This review aimed to fill that gap. Relevant Qur’anic verses and authentic Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him; henceforth PBUH) in relation to a specific field in medicine i.e. the anatomy of human musculoskeletal system was extracted. The musculoskeletal system is unique in which it forms the ‘backbone’ of normal human posture. The system plays a vital role in maintaining human daily activities. From this review, it is noted that many Qur’anic verses and Hadith relate to the musculoskeletal system. A few examples include the number human joints and its relationship with the daily prayers (Salah), the daily charitable act recommended to all Muslim, the coccyx bone that is indestructible and shall be the source for human resurrection during the hereafter, and others. These examples necessitate for a more in-depth analysis to enlighten the revealed knowledge from the medical perspective.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 5752/67136
Uncontrolled Keywords: anatomy, musculoskeletal, bone, joint, Qur’an, Hadith
Subjects: Q Science > QM Human anatomy
Q Science > QP Physiology
R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
R Medicine > RD Surgery
R Medicine > RK Dentistry
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Basic Medical Sciences
Kulliyyah of Pharmacy
Depositing User: Dr Che Anuar Che Mohamad
Date Deposited: 30 Oct 2018 14:48
Last Modified: 24 Jan 2019 09:50
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/67136

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