Main Topic
Understanding trials, illness, and pandemics through the lens of Iman and Tawakkul (trust in Allah Ta'ala).
Key Lessons
- A believer's primary concern in every circumstance must be the protection and strengthening of their Iman.
- Calamities and new illnesses are often a direct consequence of widespread immodesty, immorality, and shamelessness (behayai) in society, as foretold by Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
- Ultimate control over health, sickness, life, and death rests solely with Allah Ta'ala; no illness affects anyone except by His divine permission.
- Sickness serves as a purification of sins, an elevation of spiritual ranks, and a mercy in disguise if it draws a believer closer to Allah Ta'ala.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Surah Al-An'am (6:59): Statement that not a leaf falls except with the knowledge and permission of Allah Ta'ala.
- Surah At-Tawbah (9:40): "La tahzan inna Allaha ma'ana" (Do not grieve, indeed Allah is with us), spoken by Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) to Hz. Abu Bakr (R.A.) in the cave.
- Hadith: Warning that when shamelessness becomes open and widespread, Allah Ta'ala afflicts communities with new diseases and plagues.
- Hadith: Clarification regarding contagious diseases ("Who infected the first camel?"), emphasizing Allah's ultimate decree.
- Incident of Hz. Maryam Al-Qibtiyyah (R.A.) illustrating unshakable faith in the words of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Practical Advice
- Rectify personal and domestic life by eliminating immodesty, vulgar language, and indecent media content.
- Strive to remain in a constant state of Wudu and observe prophetic etiquettes, such as covering the mouth when sneezing or coughing.
- Avoid abandoning sick family members or relatives out of fear; care for them with compassion while placing reliance on Allah Ta'ala.
- Replace panic and anxiety with deep trust (Tawakkul) in Allah Ta'ala's power and decree.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb