{"id":14224,"date":"2020-03-13T16:42:23","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T16:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepathnetwork.com\/?p=14224"},"modified":"2021-07-16T09:25:05","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T09:25:05","slug":"a-muslims-guide-to-responding-to-the-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepathnetwork.com\/au\/society\/a-muslims-guide-to-responding-to-the-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"A Muslim\u2019s Guide to the Coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/amp-jwplayer>

How should Muslims respond to the Coronavirus<\/span><\/h1>\nThe Corona Virus has officially been declared as a worldwide pandemic and many around the world are searching for guidance. As Muslims, here are a few things to keep in mind as we prepare ourselves for the onset of what\u2019s to come.<\/span>\n\n \n

1. Don\u2019t panic<\/strong><\/h2>\n \n\nFirst off\u060c don\u2019t panic.\u00a0 Panic will only escalate fears and reduce our ability to respond effectively to the situation. In fact, we\u2019ve seen multiple instances where panic generates more harm than benefit, <\/span>whereby people are wiping out shelves in supermarkets and hoarding items for themselves. These actions are not only very selfish but are considered very sinful in Islam [1]<\/a>.<\/span>\n\n \n

2. Be prepared<\/strong><\/h2>\n \n\nWhile it\u2019s important to avoid panicking, this, however, doesn\u2019t mean we shouldn\u2019t take the necessary precautions to prepare ourselves for what\u2019s to come. <\/span>\n\nAs the Prophet \ufdfa taught us \u201c\u0627\u0639\u0642\u0644\u0647\u0627 \u0648\u062a\u0648\u0643\u0644\u201d, which essentially reminds us to take by the necessary means while at the same time placing our full trust in Allah swt.<\/span>\n\nAs Muslims, we should follow the necessary precautions and guidelines from health officials in order to protect ourselves and others from the Coronavirus. <\/span>Whether this is through thoroughly washing our hands, avoiding mass public gatherings, abstaining from unnecessary travel or even wearing a<\/span> face mask if you are unwell to protect others from getting infected.<\/span>\n\n \n

3. Self Isolation \/ Quarantine<\/strong><\/h2>\n \n\nWhile medical officials are advising us to practice self-isolation and Quarantine today, the Prophet \ufdfa gave us this advice 1400 years ago. The Prophet taught us that one should not enter nor leave a land affected by a plague [2]<\/a>.<\/span>\n\n \n\nThis advice also applies to those wishing to attend public gatherings if they feel unwell, even if it is the Masjid. In fact, if one does have Coronavirus, it is impermissible for them to attend the Masjid even if they feel capable.<\/span>\n\n \n\nWhile COVID-19 might not be deadly in your case, you may potentially be the cause of the spread to others who are vulnerable, putting their lives at risk. In Islam, preventing harm takes precedence over any benefit.<\/span>\n\n \n\nIn such a case, one should not feel like they are missing out on any reward and their reward will still be written as our prophet <\/span>\ufdfa<\/span> advised [3]<\/a>.<\/span>\n\n \n

4. Daily Athkaar\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n \n\nWhile following all the necessary physical precautionary measures, one should never neglect their spiritual protections.<\/span>\n\n \n\nThere are many specific Athkaar of the Prophet\u00a0 <\/span>\ufdfa <\/span>to protect us from affliction.<\/span>\n\n \n\nFor instance, the Messenger of Allah (\ufdfa) said whoever says:<\/span>\n\n \n
\u0628\u0650\u0633\u0652\u0645\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0647\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0630\u0650\u064a \u0644\u064e\u0627 \u064a\u064e\u0636\u064f\u0631\u064f\u0651 \u0645\u064e\u0639\u064e \u0627\u0633\u0652\u0645\u0650\u0647\u0650 \u0634\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0621\u064c \u0641\u0650\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0623\u064e\u0631\u0652\u0636\u0650 \u0648\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0627 \u0641\u0650\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0633\u064e\u0651\u0645\u064e\u0627\u0621\u0650 \u0648\u064e\u0647\u064f\u0648\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0633\u064e\u0651\u0645\u0650\u064a\u0639\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0639\u064e\u0644\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064f<\/b><\/blockquote>\n \n\n“In the name of Allah, when Whose name is mentioned nothing on Earth or in Heaven can cause harm, and He is the Hearer, the Knower”<\/span>\n\nIf this supplication is said three times in the morning then this person will not suffer sudden affliction till the evening, and if anyone says this in the evening, he will not suffer sudden affliction till the morning.<\/span>\n\n \n

5. Trusting Allah<\/strong><\/h2>\n \n\nAfter taking all reasonable precautions and reciting the daily Athkaar, one should bear in mind that everything is from Allah \ufdfb.<\/span>\n\n \n\nAs Allah states in the Quran:<\/span>\n\n \n
\u0642\u064f\u0644 <\/span>\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0646 \u064a\u064f\u0635\u0650\u064a\u0628\u064e\u0646\u064e\u0627<\/b> \u0625\u0650\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0627 \u0645\u064e\u0627 \u0643\u064e\u062a\u064e\u0628\u064e <\/span>\u0627\u0644\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0647\u064f<\/b> \u0644\u064e\u0646\u064e\u0627 \u0647\u064f\u0648\u064e \u0645\u064e\u0648\u0652\u0644\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064e\u0627 \u06da \u0648\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0649 <\/span>\u0627\u0644\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0647\u0650<\/b> \u0641\u064e\u0644\u0652\u064a\u064e\u062a\u064e\u0648\u064e\u0643\u064e\u0651\u0644\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064f\u0624\u0652\u0645\u0650\u0646\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e<\/span>\n

Say, “Never will we be struck except by what Allah has decreed for us; He is our protector.” And upon Allah let the believers rely. (<\/span>Quran 9:51<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\nInstead of having fear and panic let us all use this calamity as an opportunity to return to Allah \ufdfb and to rediscover our faith. What we are witnessing today is a reminder of how weak we as humans are, and how something that is not visible to the eye is threatening the greatest of nations. This is a very strong reminder of how much we are in need of our creator.<\/span>\n\n \n\nIn this time, let us raise our hands in duaa, and beseech Allah swt to protect us from harm and affliction. We pray that Allah swt brings an end to this pandemic and restores peace and good health to all those suffering around the world. Ameen<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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A Muslim\u2019s Guide to the Coronavirus<\/a><\/blockquote>