[Production of knowledge and medicine of Islamic ERA]

ABSTRACT

During the Islamic empire [7th-13th centuries], medicine was promoted surprisingly and the most brilliant contributions were made by Muslim physicians. These advancements were the source of inspiration of medicine in the West after Renaissance. Currently, we are heirs of the unique knowledge of our ancestors. However, some intellectuals believe that the time of that kind of medicine is passed. Conversely, some consider it as an experimental medicine which could be used as a productive source of knowledge. This article draws on a literature review to examine the role of Islamic medicine in the emerging current of knowledge production. It begins with a brief review of the history of medicine during the Islamic era and is followed by debate on the nature of Islamic medicine.We conclude that the traditional medicine along with the recommendations of the Prophet [PBUH] and his successors, named Islamic medicine, is absolutely an experimental science and should be considered as a research subject in academic settings in accompany with modern medicine