THE PANDEMIC OF COVID-19 FROM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE

Humans have known pandemics from time immemorial. The first true pandemic recorded in history is the Black Plague of 1918. After a century world witnessed another form COVID19, caused by virus as Coronavirus, which just 80-120 nm diameter. It submicroscopic, and per scientific knowledge, smallest least valuable living thing. Five events are universally predominant during this are: fear, hunger, loss wealth, life provisions. amazing that Qur'an confirms these five test for humanity (Al-Baqarah, 155). In matter social distancing, it Qur’an states that, Musa AS cursed his deviant follower Samiri, he will be telling people throughout remaining not to touch him (Ta-Ha, 97). Definitely similitude distancing practiced worldwide pandemic. As far quarantine concerned, Prophet SAW, encouraged follow universal law approach land where an epidemic prevailing, if has broken out one staying, then do leave place, bear patiently (Sahih Al-Bukhari, 3473). Finally, there good tidings SAW Ummah, sayings Allah, Ta’ala made plague, source mercy believers, plague stays country hoping Allah's reward believing nothing befall except what Allah Tala written him, get martyr Al-Bukhari 3474). conclusion, fifteen centuries back Islam gave clear-cut solutions problems like pandemics.