CORONA VIRUS OR Allah’s PUNISHMENT. BY
MISS SHAMSHAD SAHIBA.
SHAMSHAD SAHIBA RESEARCH FELLOW THE ISLAMIA UNIVERSITY OF BAHAWALPUR.
ABSTRACT
In this research paper tries to examine the fact that no matter how much a person progresses, but he needs a single entity called Allah. In today’s age that is considered advanced, and today’s man claims to have made great strides. Apparently no matter how much human progress he has made, in fact, he is a lost human being. Today’s man is not ready to believe that he is on the wrong path even after doing every wrong thing. Today, a single outbreak of the corona virus has made man think that someone owns the universe. But man is prone to error and gets lost at every step. Allah almighty has given this complete code of life for the guidance of man. Man has been shown two paths, one leads to Allah and the other to Satan. Man should walk on the straight path and follow Allah commands strictly. This is a human being on the one hand, we see Prayers, fasting and Taraweeh, on the other hand this man is lying to us, stealing and profiteering, who commits malice, harms people, but does not even realize it.At this time, it is imperative that the commands of Allah Almighty be understood and strictly followed. Islam is a very broad religion with moderation and flexibility. Allah has commanded his people to do well with others. He has commanded us to earn with our own hands. Allah has ordered goodness with other people, kindness to them, theft, dishonesty, lies, greed, all things are forbidden by Allah. By doing the wrong things, he thinks he will be forgiven, he need to understand and consider that Allah has also said that a few good action will be rewarded with virtuous and evil will be waged with evil. The ignorant man has forgotten the rights of his parents, he is killing the rights of his brothers and sisters, he is killing the rights of human beings, he has forgotten the rights of friends and relatives.
BACKGROUND
Today, the whole world infected with the corona virus. All the superpowers have succumbed to this corona virus. Non-Muslim countries are now beginning to acknowledge the power of Islam. They too are looking up to the Sky and asking Allah for help. Now they are acknowledging that there is a superpower that has created the whole world. After this confession we have to believe that the owner of everything in the world is only Allah. Allah has told us the solution to every problem. Allah has sent a cure for all disease. Allah is the Omnipotent over His bondmen; and He is the Wise, the Aware. Allah has commanded his righteous servants to ponder over all things and to act prudently. We know the Allah owner of the day of Recompense. We should worship and seek help O Allah guide us on the straight path. Quran said, it is they who are on guidance from their Allah; and they are the successful.( Al-Baqara- 5) Quran said, With it Allah guides whoever obeys the will of Allah to the paths of peace, and takes them out of darkness towards light by His command and guides them to the Straight Path.(Al-Maa’idah – 16). And to Him only belongs all whatever exists in the night and in the day; and he only is the all hearing, the all-knowing. (Al-A-aam-13). And He is Allah of the heavens and in the earth; He knows all your secrets and your disclosures, and He knows your deeds.(Al-An-aam-3 ).
Looking at the current situation, I am reminded of this verse of the Holy Quran. These are the people who purchased error in exchange of guidance- so their bargain did not profit them, and they did not know how to trade. ( Al-Baqara- 16 ) Allah said and give the orphans their wealth and do not exchange the pure for the foul; and do not devour (or use up ) their wealth, mixing it with your own; this is indeed a great sin. (An-Nisaa-2) Quran said, Indeed, those who unjustly devour the wealth of orphans only fill their belies with fire; and soon they will go into a blazing pit. (An-Nisaa-10 )
Quran said, O people who believe; Firmly establish the commands of Allah, giving testimony with justice and do not let the enmity of anyone tempt you not to do justice; be just that is nearer to piety and fear Allah; indeed Allah is well aware of your deeds. (Al-Maa’idah – 8 ). It is Allah promise to those who believe and are righteous that for them will be forgiveness and a great reward. (Al-Maa’idah – 9 ).
It is He Who fashions (molds) you in your mothers’ wombs as He wills; none is worthy of worship except Him, the Almighty (the most honorable) the wise. ( Aal-Imran- 6 )
Quran said, “You cause part of the night to pass into the day, and you cause part of the day into the night; and you bring forth the living from the dead, and you bring forth the dead from the living; and you give to whomever you will, without an account ( Aal-Imran- 27 )
“Whether you hide or reveal whatever is in your hearts, Allah knows it all; and he knows all whatever is in the heavens and all whatever is in the earth; and Allah has control over all things.( Aal-Imran- 29 )
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful the Especially Merciful. All praise is to Allah, Who has created the heavens and the earth, and has created darkness and light; Yet the disbelievers appoint equals ( false duties ) to their Lord. (Sarah A-AN-AAM-1)
The life of this world is nothing except a pastime and sport; and undoubtedly the abode of the Hereafter is better for the pious; so do you not have sense? (Sarah A-AN-AAM- 32)
Indeed, those who believed and performed good deeds and directed themselves towards their Lord- they are the people of Paradise; they will abide in it forever. ( Surah HUD, 23).
And those who deny our signs are deaf and dumb in realms of darkness; Allah, may send astray whomever He wills; and may place on the Straight Path whomever He wills. (Sarah A-AN-AAM- 39)
Indeed, in the alternation of the day and night, and all that Allah has created in the heavens and the earth, are signs for people who are pious. ( Sarah Yoonus, 6)
Pay heed; indeed upon the friends of Allah is neither any fear, nor any grief. ( The friends of Allah are the best in the creation) Those who have accepted faith and practice piety. There are good things for them in the life of this world and in the Hereafter, the Words of Allah cannot change; this is the supreme success. (Sarah Yoonus, 61, 62, 63, 64)
COMPARISION PRESENT WITH A PAST
Have you seen the one who does not believe in the hereafter. He is the one who pushes away the orphan. And does not encourage feed the needy. So sadness to those who pray. Who are careless in their prayers. They do good deeds only to be seen by other people. And refuse help to others. ( Al-Ma’un- 1-7)
It is clear that today’s situation is the same as described in (Surah Al-Ma’un). People work to show off the world instead of pleasing Allah. Most people work only for their own benefit, they do not even realize the difficulties of the common man.Corrupt rulers and corrupt officials have ruined this country. The blood of the poor is sucked, the rights of the poor and orphans are destroyed badly. The orders of Allah Almighty are being openly disobeyed.
CONCLUSION
In short, man is a helpless creature. Allah who created all things in the world, if man is superior it is only his intellect. If only the five senses of man are considered . Who has the authority to make sense and put a life in them except Allah. Raising a child in the mother's womb, the coming and going the season, the creators of the seas, maker of day and night, raining down from the sky, growing a variety of delicious fruits and colorful vegetables from the soil. Only Allah produces different kinds of pulses ,grains from the soil. Allah has made man the noblest of creatures and has made him superior to all creatures in intellect. Every human being has a different shape, different way of thinking. Every human being has two paths, one is the path of noble persons and the other is the path of Satans companions. When oppression and tyranny increase and justice ends, then Allah Almighty sends punishment in one form or another.The corona virus is also a warning from Allah Almighty. It is a tranquil spell to reappearance to Allah. Beware of all that Allah has forbidden. But alas, instead of learning a lesson. People are involved in lies, deception, theft and profiteering in the same way. The lust of wealth and riches has blinded man. The superpowers are trying to humiliate others countries by capturing them and subjugating them. The corona virus has tried to remind them all that they also have a super power called Allah. Allah has warned you through small torment to correct yourself and come to the right path.
Allah has said, “Ponder and think and today we see that the corona virus is being treated with the methods prescribed by Allah and with the things like, water, kalong, fresh fruits, nuts, honey, and the herbs. Corona virus is being successfully treated and the patients are recovering. Islam always teaches purity and holiness. The etiquette of sneezing and coughing has been explained. There are two types of purification one external and one internal. The inner purity is to speak the truth, to do good, to take care others, parents, relatives, neighbors, and friends. Not to want anyone evil, not to be jealous, to work for the good of others, not to kill anyone's rights. Today supper power need to follow the same principles. A country should take care of its neighbor countries in the same way, take care of their rights protect them, take care of the citizens of other poor countries in the same way as the superpower takes care of its own citizens. Everyone at each level needs to recognize their rights and duties to perform them properly. Everyone needs to repent and seek forgiveness often they need to correct themselves.