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title: Muvaffakuddin as-Sulami
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# Muvaffakuddin as-Sulami

> Famous physician and jurisprudence scholar of the Zengid and Ayyubid periods; chief physician of the Nuriyye Hospital (d. 604/1208).

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### KURE Information Card: Muvaffakuddin Abdülaziz ibn Abdülcebbar as-Sülemî

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| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Date of Death | 604/6 June 1208 |
| City Lived In | Damascus |
| Rulers Associated with | Nur al-Din Zengi, al-Malik al-Adil Abu Bakr ibn Ayyub |
| Positions Held | Chief physician |
| Teachers | Ilyas ibn al-Mitran |
| Students | Rashid al-Din ibn al-Suri |
| Works | The Examination of the Physicians by All the Physicians |
| Areas of Interest | Jurisprudence, Medicine |
| Educational Institution Attended | Aminiyya Madrasa |
| Institution Served | Nuri Hospital (Great Hospital) |

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## Article Content

[Muvaffakuddin Abdülaziz ibn Abdülcebbar ibn Abu Muhammad as-Sulami](/en/detay/muvaffakuddin-es-sulemi-c136a/llms.txt) was one of the renowned scholars of religion and medicine in the 12th century. [Abdülaziz](/en/detay/abdulaziz-b-baz/llms.txt), who held the titles of sheikh, imam, and scholar, was known for his high moral character, generosity, and philanthropy. He showed great compassion and concern for the poor and needy, taking special care to personally fulfill their needs. Sources record that he consistently supported vulnerable segments of society by providing medicine, food, and other essential necessities, and that he possessed a cheerful, pious, and beloved personality.

### **Education**

His educational journey began in [Damascus](/en/detay/sam-5/llms.txt), where he studied jurisprudence at al-Madrasa al-Aminiyya near al-Jamiʿ. He later turned to the study of medicine under Ilyas ibn al-Mitran. He quickly attained mastery in this field, becoming one of the leading physicians of his time through both his theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. Recognized as a model scholar in medicine, he organized public lecture sessions for his students in the field.

### **Positions and Appointments**

[Muvaffakuddin](/en/detay/ibn-kudame-muvaffakuddin/llms.txt) was first appointed to the large bimaristan in Damascus, built by [Nūr al-Din Mahmud ibn Zengi](/en/detay/nureddin-zengi-mahmud/llms.txt) (d. 569/1174). He subsequently entered the service of the [Ayyubid](/en/detay/eyyubiler-2/llms.txt) ruler [al-Malik al-Adil](/en/detay/el-melikul-adil-i/llms.txt) Abu Bakr ibn Ayyub (d. 615/1218). He served alongside him for many years, during which he was granted various favors, substantial salaries, and prestigious positions. As recorded in the sources, Muvaffakuddin used his considerable income for charitable purposes, as described above. It is also evident that he continued to provide free medical services to the public independently.

### **Students and Works**

[Abdülaziz as-Sulami](/en/detay/sadeddin-as-sulami-ad901/llms.txt) played a pioneering role in training numerous medical students. Among his students is mentioned [Rashid al-Din ibn al-Suri](/en/detay/ibnus-suri/llms.txt). He authored a work titled *Imtihan al-Elibba li-Kaffati al-Atibba* specifically for his medical students.

While continuing his service, Muvaffakuddin Abdülaziz contracted colic (abdominal pain) and died in Damascus on 20 Dhu al-Qi'dah 604 AH (6 June 1208). He was buried on Jabal Qasiyun. He was approximately sixty years old at the time of his death. Although his exact birth date is unknown, it is estimated that he was born around 550 AH (1155–56 CE).

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## Academic Sources and References

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5. İsa, Ahmed. Tarihu’l-Bimaristânât fi’l-İslâm. Daru’r-Raidi’l-Arabî. Beyrut 1981.