Showing papers in "Journal of Al-Tamaddun in 2021"
TL;DR: More scientific studies would need to be carried out to validate the safety and efficacy of formulations contained in Malay medical manuscripts as the content could potentially lead to new drug discovery and contribute to the preservation of Malaymedical culture and heritage.
Abstract: The Malay medical manuscript Ramuan Obat EAP153/9/4 is a Malay medical manuscript from Riau
Archipelago in today’s Indonesia. It appears to focus on eye diseases and treatments. This study aims
to evaluate if the traditional medicines and interventions in the manuscript can be supported
scientifically. Critical transliteration and data extraction were performed by applying philological
method in identifying and categorising the diseases and interventions. The materia medica was analysed
by comparing scientific reports presented in PubMed and Google Scholar, and matching each ingredient
to the intended purpose as indicated in the manuscript. The manuscript contains both physical and
spiritual interventions amounting to 28 formulations for 7 different types of eye disease. Half of the
materia medica and their use in Ramuan Obat EAP153/9/4 could be supported by contemporary
scientific evidence. The lack of contemporary scientific evidence for other materia medica, on the other
hand, could be attributed to the lack of scientific research on them rather and not necessarily a deficiency
in effectiveness. More scientific studies would need to be carried out to validate the safety and efficacy
of formulations contained in Malay medical manuscripts as the content could potentially lead to new
drug discovery. Apart from scientific gains, the study could also contribute to the preservation of Malay
medical culture and heritage.
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TL;DR: This paper conducted a literature study and a comparative historical, descriptive approach, and found that Muslims suffered a crushing defeat in the battle with Charles Martel in Tours, October 10, 732, however, Muslims were still in Gaul, Bordeaux, and Anjou (Italy), and it took place for 250 years.
Abstract: Islam has a long history in Southern France and Italy and has contributed greatly to the formation of European civilization. This has been forgotten mainly by European and French people and Muslims in general. Driven by the Spirit of jihad and the spread of Islam, the Muslim soldiers have made France and Italy’s regions into an orderly administrative region that was previously filled up with injustice. A comparison of Arabic and Western literature, especially French and Spanish and Arabic literature, was conducted to complete this discussion. Arabic literature does not indicate in detail that Muslims have been in France for a long time based on physical evidence obtained in modern times. By conducting a literature study and a comparative historical, descriptive approach, it was found that Muslims suffered a crushing defeat in the battle with Charles Martel in Tours, October 10, 732. However, Muslims were still in Gaul, Bordeaux, and Anjou (Italy), and it took place for 250 years. This shows that Muslims could adapt to the local population. Coupled with research carried out by archaeologists, gynaecologists, and sociologists with Muslim graves’ presence in the Gaul region joined by local residents, Barbarians, and Arabs indicated that the procedure for burial was performed according to Islam. The funerals were carried out in the 7th or 9th century A.D. The history of Muslims in France and Italy is not easily forgotten; these experts’ research has perpetuated Muslims’ narrative in France and Italy.
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TL;DR: In this article, the Turkish community living in the US has different views about Americans than American Muslims do, and it is shown that a lack of knowledge about each other increases negative perceptions.
Abstract: Surveys show that, in the United States, Americans have a less favorable view of Muslims due to various reasons as opposed to American Muslims who conversely favor the American state and population. In line with this fact, this study tries to understand whether the Turkish community living in the US has different views about Americans than American Muslims do. This study makes a comparison because not all ethnic groups in the American Muslim community have the same views about Americans. While analyzing the Turkish community’s perceptions, this study also analyzes the views Americans and Muslim Americans have towards each other. The study compares previous surveys with the survey conducted among Turks living in the US and concludes that Muslims generally have the same perceptions regarding Americans. It also reveals that aside from the basic reasons which result in a negative view towards Muslims, being a small community and fragmented are two significant factors that damage the image of Muslims. In addition, it reveals that a lack of knowledge about each other increases negative perceptions.