Tongue and Mouth Diseases in Sharh al-Asbāb wa-l-ʿalāmāt of Nafis Ibn Awad Al-Karmani

• Publish Date: 1 - February - 2026

Research Abstract:

This research presents an analytical study of the book Sharh al-Asbab wa-l-‘Alamat by Nafis bin ‘Awad al-Karmani, focusing on diseases of the tongue and mouth. It highlights the medical methodology adopted by al-Karmani in his commentary on al-Samarqandi’s Asbab wa ‘Alamat, comparing both texts to clarify the additions and interpretations introduced by al-Karmani. The study is based on the manuscript preserved at the King Faisal Institute Library, that includes the section related to tongue and mouth diseases, followed by a scientific comparison with the original text. Al-Karmani demonstrates advanced diagnostic and therapeutic precision, as evidenced by his detailed descriptions of surgical techniques. The research emphasizes the significance of medical commentaries in Islamic heritage and their role in the development of medical knowledge. It also underscores al-Karmani’s status as a skilled physician and educational author, reflecting the evolution of Arab medical thought through accumulated experience and experimentation.

Publishers:

Mais Kataya