Daily Times

Corona virus outbreak was first reported in wuhan, China and it has now gripped whole world. Before its outbreak there were number of countries which had imposed ban on wearing scarf to Muslims women including China and France was the first country in this regard. But since its outbreak people those who are found without face mask are now penalized in France. Face mask can easily be reckoned as scarf though not a complete scarf but nearly serve the purpose of scarf as no one can recognize a woman who wears mask. Moreover, France is regarded as the centre of fashion and in a recent fashion show models have made a debut by presenting stylish face masks which is unprecedented.

People belonging from different religions have turned towards eating halal foods around the world while China has banned on eating wild animals. People all around the world are taking utmost care of hygiene and washing their hands every now and then with water and sanitizer and they are not only doing by themselves but also inducing others to replicate the same. While ablution is obligatory in Islam and without ablution no worship can be executed nor is accepted if done without it.

Similarly here in Pakistan, corona virus has made the lives of many people according to the principles of Islam as people are getting marriage ceremonies done with utmost modesty as halls and banquets are closed which not charge heavy amount of money but also remained opened for late hours at night and further people are now avoiding to celebrate unnecessary celebrations like mehandi and mayo etc. Only one dish is served in marriage ceremonies as limited people are invited which is precisely as per teachings of Islam.

People have become mentally prepared to adopt any precautionary measure if they come to know through any source just to remain safe from this pandemic disease like taking nigella seeds (Kalongi) which is considered a vital element to stay safe from this deadly disease and taking Kolangi is prescribed in Islam. Shops are being opened early in the morning as compare to usual timings and closing down early as shops were remained open after midnight which is not liked in Islam. The females who did not put scarf are now compelled to use face mask.

Besides these positive aspects of life after outbreak of corona virus the most fundamental factor of Islam which is an integral part of Muslims’ belief has occupied in the minds of people across the globe regardless of their religion even in the minds of Muslims who claims so but owing to weaker belief ignores it and do not believe it firmly that with or without corona virus or any minor or lethal disease human being can die at any time. This is Muslims’s believe that one day we all have to depart and leave this infinite world and would alive again at the day of resurrection.

The latest statement of Trump is enough to open eyes of the world that faith is more powerful than government and nothing is more powerful than The God. If it is pondered over that a very minor creature of Almighty which can not seen with naked eyes has bowed down so-called super power of the world so how can other countries claim to fight this contagious disease. It is better to say to seek Almighty’s help and ask for forgiveness of sins besides taking all the precautionary measures so that this disease might not further spread but keep the belief on Almighty that without his help we cannot get rid of this disease or any disease. That is how corona virus is proved forcing Islamic way of life across the globe.