Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi

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1. When was Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi born?Circa 865 CE
2. Where was Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi born?Ray, Persia (modern-day Iran)
3. When did Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi die?Circa 925 CE
4. Who was Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi?He was a brilliant Persian doctor who lived from about 865 to 925 CE, known as Rhazes in the West. He studied medicine, philosophy, alchemy, and natural sciences.
5. What is he famous for in medicine?He was the first to clearly tell the difference between smallpox and measles by looking at their symptoms. He also wrote a huge book called Kitab al‑Hawi that helped doctors learn.

Epistemology: The theory of knowledge, especially regarding its methods, validity, and scope.
Empirical Observation: Gathering knowledge through direct sensory experience and experimentation.
Medical Ethics: Moral principles that govern the practice of medicine and healthcare.
Pharmacology: The scientific study of drugs and their effects on living systems.