Halal TubeA Perspective on the Pandemic
Abdal Hakim Murad
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The current pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of the world we live in. But is it unprecedented? Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad, Dean of Cambridge Muslim College, shares his perspective on this humbling phenomenon, one which is not unfamiliar in our Islamic tradition. He also highlights the beauty and healing of our religious practice and provides helpful suggestions on how to remain connected as Muslims.
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Periodically, new epidemics sweep the world, governments begin informing people about the importance of hygiene and preventive measures.
With the contemporary coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic, questions and suspicions have arisen about Islam’s perspective on hygiene and infection – this is a good sign that people are still attached to Islam and that they only need to be awakened about the true nature of Islam being a complete way of life.
There are a large number of hadith of the Prophet (saw) regarding pandemics that are harmful – they may potentially apply to the current pandemic Covid-19 once its effects are more clearly known and understood. https://www.islamiqate.com/3789/what-does-islam-say-about-pandemics-like-coronavirus-covid this link outlines them aptly