A REVIEW ON TRADITIONAL ISLAMIC MEDICINE AND HEALING

Abstract

In the past 20 years, the field of medicine has emerged, offering fresh perspectives on the origins of human illness and potential defense mechanisms. Evidence suggests that traditional medicine is no longer solely utilized to care for the poor; its usage is also expanding in nations where allopathic medicine predominates in the healthcare system. Although these Islamic healing traditions have been practiced for thousands of years. Traditional Islamic rituals are founded on a holistic view of the human being within the context of the larger environment. It is a framework that extends far beyond the realm of health to encompass society, religion, and culture. This article provides an overview of Islamic medicine, emphasizes features that will aid in future unification.