Preparing and Dealing with COVID-19 – SeekersGuidance Reader


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The current Covid-19 pandemic has caused anxiety, fear and chaos across the globe. Many countries have declared state of emergencies with national lock downs in order to contain the transmission of the virus. The lives of millions of people have have come to a standstill. Some people are confused of how to go about their daily activities whilst others are going through existential crises. At this critical time it is important that Muslims have access to sound knowledge which will be able to prepare them for the practical, theological and religious complexities they many face due to the physical, psychological and social effects of Covid-19. Below you will find links to an array of videos, podcasts and articles which will help prepare you to deal and navigate this confusing and uncertain time of Covid-19.

Videos:

Fortifying Faith in an Age of Faithlessness – Dr. Ali Ataie

Why We Suffer: Understanding the Problem of Evil, Tribulations & Suffering – Shaykh Hamza Karamali & Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Tribulations from a Faith Perspective – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus

Tribulation and Ease – Shaykh Hamza Yusuf:

Understanding Evil: Why Does Allah Allow Suffering – Shaykh Omar Qureshi

Can I Perform Friday Prayer at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Guidance on COVID19 (Part 1) – Mufti Taha Karaan

Guidance on COVID19 (Part 2) – Mufti Taha Karaan

Guidance on COVID19 (Part 3) – Mufti Taha Karaan

Guidance on COVID19 (Part 4) – Mufti Taha Karaan

Coronavirus Lessons From Its Butterfly Effect – Shaykh Sadullah Khan

17 Benefits of Tribulation – By Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

 

Podcasts:

Tribulations from a Faith Perspective – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus

Believers and Tribulations: Faith Entails Being Ambassadors of Mercy with Certitude and Contentment – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Tests and Tribulations Are Blessings: The Divine Promise That We Will Be Tested, Explained – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Dealing with the Coronavirus – Mufti Taha Karaan

 

Articles:

Counsel For Students of Knowledge Regarding COVID19 – Dr. Hisham A. Hellyer

The Shafiʿi School On Friday Prayer and Congregational Prayer During Epidemics

The Believer, Futuwwa, & Times of Crisis – Shaykh Salman Younas

Prophetic Guidance in Times of Tribulations – Habib Umar

Are Diseases Contagious?

Concepts of Health and Disease within an Islamic Framework – by Shaykh Jamir Meah

Protection From Disease – Habib Umar

Poem : COVID19 – By Novid Shaid