Pandemics in Islamic History and Tradition: Lessons and Guidance from 1400 Years of Pandemics and Trials

This course takes a look at the principles and lessons derived from the guidance of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) when dealing with plagues and pandemics. It covers the major plagues in history that Muslims had to deal with, delineating the worldly and spiritual means that the Muslims took in response to the tribulations. The content of this seminar is directly applicable to how Muslims should respond to the current day’s trial of COVID-19.

Life as we once knew it has drastically changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This seminar provides Muslims with much-needed insight as to how the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) taught his companions to respond to a tribulation of this nature. It provides us with tangible actions to take, both worldly and spiritually when dealing with plagues and pandemics. Many past scholars have written treatises on this topic, which are explored, and have lessons derived from them.