Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Identify the correct description of Al-Zahrawi.
- A. A prolific Islamic scholar and theologian known for his extensive writings on theology and jurisprudence
- B. A physician often regarded as a father of modern surgery, known for his comprehensive medical encyclopedia 'Al-Tasrif' ✓
- C. A traveler and explorer who documented decades of journeys across the Muslim world in his travelogue, the 'Rihla'
- D. A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan an-Nasa'i', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections
Correct answer
B. A physician often regarded as a father of modern surgery, known for his comprehensive medical encyclopedia 'Al-Tasrif'
Explanation
'Al-Zahrawi' refers to a physician often regarded as a father of modern surgery, known for his comprehensive medical encyclopedia 'Al-Tasrif'.