Corona Virus: Current global medico-economic calamity- Sickness & afflictions and Islamic perspective. We must take time to comprehend our situation.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-7-2020
Capture Date
6-24-2020
URL
https://isna.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Islamic-Perspective.pdf
Abstract
This document by Dr. Riaz A. Akhtar discusses the Islamic perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly narrative and doctrinal reasons for the pandemic occurring. The document features several verses from the Quran, relating the narratives and doctrine to the global pandemic. Issues such as Shaitaan, or the devil are discussed, in addition to giving reasons as to why Allah or God would allow the pandemic to occur.
WMU ScholarWorks Citation
Akhtar, Riaz A., "Corona Virus: Current global medico-economic calamity- Sickness & afflictions and Islamic perspective. We must take time to comprehend our situation." (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Doctrine. 13.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-doctrine/13