similarites

• both influenced by Galen and Hippocrates
• Quran taught muslims it was wrong to oppose Galen - like the Christian church did
• belief in the four humours , god , miasma, astrology and jews
• believed in the same treatments such as prayer and rebalancing the humours
• focussed on a healthy lifestyle
• very religious society
• doctors were well educated and had to pass exams