Pharmacology Among Arabs: A Scientific Course Revives a Civilizational Legacy that Contributed to Serving Humanity
The College of Islamic Sciences organized a scientific course titled “Pharmacology Among Arabs” on April 19–20, held in one of the college halls, with the participation of students interested in the scientific and historical aspects of Islamic heritage.
The course was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Shakir Mahmoud Ahmed and Assistant Lecturer Bakr Imad Mohammed. Their lectures provided a systematic scientific presentation addressing the origins of pharmacology among Arabs and the أبرز contributions of Muslim scholars in developing this field, including drug innovation, preparation of medicinal compounds, and the establishment of scientific foundations for pharmaceutical experimentation.
The course also highlighted the pioneering role of Arab scholars in transmitting and advancing medical knowledge, and their contribution to the global spread of pharmacology, which positively impacted humanity across centuries.
The course aimed to introduce students to the importance of Arab and Islamic scientific heritage, enhance their awareness of the significant civilizational contributions made by Arab scholars in pharmacology, and strengthen pride in scientific and cultural identity, while motivating students to pursue further research in this field.
