RENOWNED UNANI PHYSICIAN OF AZIZI FAMILY IN 19TH CENTURY: HAKEEM ABDUL LATIF FALSAFI

Dr. Mohd. Abu Bakar*

ABSTRACT

Shifa-ul-Mulk Hakeem Abdul Latif Falsafi (1900–1961) was a distinguished Unani physician and scholar from the renowned Azizi family of Lucknow. Known for his clinical brilliance and deep philosophical understanding of medicine, he played a pivotal role in shaping Unani practice and education in India. After completing his studies under esteemed mentors, he joined Aligarh Muslim University in 1927, later serving as Principal of its Faculty of Medicine. His affiliations extended to prominent institutions including Jamia Tibbiya Delhi, Patna Tibbia College, and Darul Uloom Deoband. Hakeem Abdul Latif was widely respected for his diagnostic acumen, pulse expertise, and personalized treatment regimens. He opposed unnecessary surgical interventions, favoring natural, balanced remedies rooted in classical Unani principles. His prescriptions—crafted with meticulous care—often brought relief where conventional treatments failed. Honored with the title “Shifa-ul-Mulk” by the British government, Hakeem Abdul Latif remains a revered figure whose legacy continues to inspire Unani physicians across generations.

Keywords: Abdul Latif Falasafi, Unani Medicine, Shifaul mulk, Azizi family.