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Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi (ar-Razi, Rhazes), c. 865 AD - c. 930 AD. Persian Islamic philosopher and scientist of the medieval period. His medical accomplishments, which include the first clear definition of smallpox, make him an important figure in medical history.

Resources in This Category

• Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts: Al-Razi, the Clinician

  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/islamic_medical/islamic_06.html
  Part of an exhibit at the US National Library of Medicine. Includes images of some pages from his works.

• Muslim Philosophy: Al-Razi

  http://www.muslimphilosophy.com/ip/rep/H043
  Article on his varied career, including bibliography.

• Razi Commemoration Day

  http://www.payvand.com/news/02/aug/1087.html
  Article reviewing various aspects of his legacy.

• Wikipedia: Abu Bakr Mohammad Ibn Zakariya al-Razi

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Bakr_Mohammad_Ibn_Zakariya_al-Razi
  Detailed article with links.

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