The Role and Position of Baghdad Azodi Hospital in Historical Medical Developments in Iraq in the Fourth Century AH

The Buyid Dynasty Played an Important Role in the Spread and Growth of Islamic Culture and Civilization. ‘Adud al-Dawla Was the Most Powerful Ruler of this Dynasty in Iran and Iraq, Who in 367 AH, as Amir al-Umara’, Actually Took Over the Affairs of the Abbasid Caliphate. According to the Testimony of Many Historians and Biographers, ‘Adud al-Dawla Was Known for His Friendship With Science and Literature and His Remarkable Support of Scientists and Scholars. Undoubtedly, Who was the Founder of Religious and Cultural Debates.

The Present Article Tries to Prove That the Era of Al-Buyids and Especially the Period of ‘Adud al-Dawla Dailami can be Considered the Era of the Hospital-Building Movement in Islamic Civilization by Using Library Studies and Using Descriptive-Analytical Method Based on Valid Data From Ancient Sources and new Research.

He Also Founded Mosques, Hospitals and Public Buildings in Many Other Cities. He Donated part of the Government's Assets to Charity. In Particular, it Cost a Lot to Build Hospitals. Baghdad's ‘Adudi Hospital, Which Became Famous all Over the World, is one of his Actions. The Construction of this Huge Hospital, Which Cost About one Hundred Thousand Dinars, Began in 368 Lunar Years and Ended in 372 Lunar Years.

This Hospital, With its Efficient Administrative and Educational Structure and Services, and Strong Financial Support for the Treatment and Welfare of Patients, Especially the Training of Physicians in Specialized Fields, Has Been Unique in the History of Educational and Medical Institutions in Islamic Civilization.