Al-Andalus—the blossom of cities—was one of the key gateways through which Islamic civilization reached Europe. In fact, some have regarded it as the most significant of these pathways, carrying the essence and fragrance of the East into the Western world. It heralded a new dawn for Europe and illuminated its lands with the light of civilization, contributing profoundly to the foundations of modern European civilization.

It is worth noting that this Islamic civilization, which was transferred to Europe, was translated from Arabic into Latin by Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike—within an atmosphere of religious tolerance upheld by the Umayyad state's policies in Al-Andalus. These policies protected the rights of non-Muslim subjects, referred to in Andalusian sources as Mozarabs: Jews and Christians who lived in Al-Andalus, learned the Arabic language and its sciences, and developed a deep passion for it.

This group played a significant role in translating Islamic heritage from Arabic into Latin, particularly transmitting the core of Islamic intellectual legacy to Europe. Historical and scientific texts have documented their remarkable contributions to the translation of medical and applied scientific works.

This research highlights the motivations behind the Mozarabs’ interest in translating medical sciences in Al-Andalus, the most prominent translators among the Jews and Christians, the key medical books they translated, the methods they employed in translating medical literature, and the languages used in their translations.

Keywords:

Mozarabism, Orientalism, People of the Covenant (Ahl al-Dhimma), Al-Andalus, Translation of Medical Sciences.