Corona Virus: An Islamic Perspective

CenRaPS Journal of Social Sciences

The study's purpose is to analyse the prevention of the Covid-19 Pandemic in the light of the Holy-Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)’s Sunnah. Just as a Pandemic, disaster, or calamity in the world has some external causes, it also has some internal and subtle reasons. Islam considers the plague as a punishment in a natural and broad sense; simultaneously, Islam believes this epidemic to be a test and a warning for the believer. Besides, Islam thinks that dangers and calamities happen according to Almighty Allah's judgment. Islam always gives the idea of a healthy-capable human group. There are 'Kitabut Tib' or medical chapters in almost all Hadith texts regarding the importance of health and treatment. The golden branch of Islam was the development of a particular scripture called the Prophet in Tibet. If there is a Pandemic in a specific area, Islam prescribes quarantine and lockdown. Modern medical systems embraced this warning fourteen hundred years ago as t...

Theology and Science

This paper examines Islamic and Scientific sources to understand the perspectives of both worldviews about the plagues like COVID-19. Focusing primarily on the scientific worldview, it informs about the history, spread, and the treatment of the disease. Afterward, it explores Muslim scriptures bringing forth precepts suggested to cope with such disasters. It is argued that precautionary measures, including isolation, quarantine, sanitation, and necessary immunization recommended by the World Health Organization, are the religious duties of Muslims. Additionally, Islamic scriptures advise various spiritual practices to its adherents, saving them from problems such as depression and mental distortion.

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This paper, examines the Covid 19 pandemic and its future predictable like the deadly influenza virus, showcasing the Islamic-social measures to deal with such viruses with references to its events in history. The research traced back centuries in the history of the world to identify similar case studies. In the history of humans, there is Hong Kong/68 (H3N2) pandemic, and when the Russian contagious disease strain (HINI) resurfaced in 1977, the contagious disease family originated from mammals and several other animals. Hence, the study established the fact that Islam prescribes different measures to contain it. Muslim folks and others should take good care of their health by eating a balanced diet and maintaining good health habits in their bodies and places of worship. Descriptive and doctrinal methods are adopted to explain the Islamic perspective and some social strategies for dealing with pandemics. Finally, it is recommended that the provision provided in the Islamic objective before the secular policy and development programs should be correctly implemented to save lives, even prior to disease challenges. While Muslims are also urged to understand their religion and every human should be a law-abiding citizen to tackle the menace of pandemics around the world.

Dirasah International Journal of Islamic Studies

This paper, examines the Covid 19 pandemic and its future predictable like the deadly influenza virus, showcasing the Islamic-social measures to deal with such viruses with references to its events in history. The research traced back centuries in the history of the world to identify similar case studies. In the history of humans, there is Hong Kong/68 (H3N2) pandemic, and when the Russian contagious disease strain (HINI) resurfaced in 1977, the contagious disease family originated from mammals and several other animals. Hence, the study established the fact that Islam prescribes different measures to contain it. Muslim folks and others should take good care of their health by eating a balanced diet and maintaining good health habits in their bodies and places of worship. Descriptive and doctrinal methods are adopted to explain the Islamic perspective and some social strategies for dealing with pandemics. Finally, it is recommended that the provision provided in the Islamic objecti...

Al-Hayat: Journal of Islamic Education

This manuscript aims at delineating the significance of Islamism in health science, especially in the contemporary pandemic of COVID-19. The first and foremost objective of this research work is to find out that the daily practice of Islam is better prevention for the people to be exempted from the diseases that occurred by COVID-19 and other disease-bearing viruses. It also observes that the daily activities in the Islamic religion always keep a man clean and danger-free from coronaviruses that have become a triumphant spirit on the medical science and technology in this digital world. This article is also eager to investigate and accumulate the Islamists' regular practices which act for them as the medicine of their viral diseases like COVID-19. The research work is done by the qualitative method. To make this research authentic, information has been collected from different primary and secondary sources: the holy Quran, Hadith, Islamic books, articles from newspapers, journal...

International Journal of Islamic Medicine

One of the problems in the world today is the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic case. The case of this pandemic outbreak also cannot be separated from the problems known to Muslims. Overall, Al-Quran and al-Hadith explain about many stories that we might be able to take the event of ibrah. Islam's perfection has provided many solutions to various kinds of problems that arise by a Muslim, including the coronavirus pandemic, which is of considerable concern to humans worldwide. Muslim needs to have his own perspective in responding to this coronavirus outbreak's pandemic incident. So that we can do our best to overcome the pandemic case of the coronavirus outbreak by "making peace" with microorganisms, which are also God's creatures, we can contemplate answering questions related to this, for example, why is this outbreak the case of the current pandemic? The perfect guide to life, namely the book of Allah Al Quran, already has the answer.

Prayers in congregations and mosques were discussed with different views regarding COVID 19. In view of the current situation, gatherings should be banned and prayers should be offered at home. This discussion has been held in the light of Sharia so that humanity can be saved from the deadly plague in the light of Islamic teachings. These references are mainly included of Qur'an, Sunnah and the books Islamic jurisprudence. In this case, it is very important to know Islamic teachings to avoid global disasters, epidemics and prevent their spread: global disasters, epidemics There are four types of Shari'ah rulings on diseases, various afflictions and dangers, and the teachings and guidance of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): 1. If there is any calamity, epidemic or calamity in spite of reliance and trust in Allah Almighty, then one should be patient. For such people, there is a promise of Allah Almighty's support and a great reward. 2. By declaring the greatest calamity to be a divine decision, he protects it from mental acceptance, tolerance and unnecessary tears of regret. Because the will of Allah Almighty will be fulfilled. There are detailed ahaadeeth of this subject under "Bab-ul-Qadr". 3. If someone really suffers from any disease, then the patient's courage is strengthened. Goes and tries to save him from disappointment. The patient is told, "There is nothing wrong with that. You will get well soon, etc." Even if he is dying, he is commanded to speak in a hopeful manner. Many such ahaadeeth have been mentioned in the context of -Bab Ayyada Al-Mariz‖. 4 If an epidemic breaks out in a nation or region, then such areas There are separate rules for residents and different rules for those coming from other areas. Those who come from outside are commanded not to go to such an area with caution, because if someone accidentally falls victim to an epidemic on the basis of divine destiny, then on such an occasion the weak-believing Muslim will be affected by the epidemic.

Multilingual academic journal of education and social sciences, 2022

The pandemic of deadly diseases has challenged the world's management system on a large scale. Severe uncertainty ensued about adaptation to the pandemic, resulting in more lives not being saved. But the literature on adaptation and quantification strategies is still limited. This study is qualitative, by analyzing the literature to find out the Islamic approach to facing pandemics. Our study generalizes Islamic strategies in dealing with pandemics of deadly diseases before, during, and after pandemics. This study found that the Islamic strategy of dealing with a deadly disease pandemic is by staying away from acts of immorality, a well-established spiritual preparation. In addition, strict enforcement action of soup to the community during a pandemic to make sure the spread of the epidemic can be controlled. Islam offers a combined approach of spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual care in the face of a pandemic of deadly diseases. We propose pandemic-related guidelines in a holistic form for future research.

International Journal of Religion, 2021

The Coronavirus crisis has undoubtedly changed the landscape of the world. The pandemic has radically changed the way of life of most of the seven billion people in the global community. In the past, people living in uncertain times have sought solace and comfort in God, through the medium of faith. This paper considers historical perspectives of past epidemics and pandemics, comparing and contrasting the themes that arise through relevant religious teachings of Islam and Christianity, with the aim of identifying sources of consolation to contemporary adherents in the current crisis.

IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 2020

The world is currently suffering from another episode of respiratory disease pandemic as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) spares no continent. The disease which is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, has so far claimed many lives in multiple countries, including Muslim majority nations like Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. The situation has become a significant public health concern with several measures being carried out in an attempt to break the chain of the virus transmission. These include the introduction of movement control order and total lock down across the world. The closure of places of worship including mosques have raised concerns and inconvenience to Muslims. Pandemics are not unprecedented in the history of mankind as several documented outbreaks like the plague pandemic in the mid fourteenth century also known as ‘the Black Death’, caused a demographic decline in both Muslim and Christian countries which led to millions of lives loss worldwide. We attempt to identify the ...