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The question often arises from non-Muslims and Muslims alike during calamities like the Coronavirus (COVID-19) about how God would allow such an affliction on humanity.

Br. Taji and Br. Sharif Abu Laith, a Pharmacist in Manchester discuss the  profound question as well as discuss the Coronavirus. from a pharmacological perspective.

Crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the current lock down test our Imaan and our belief in Allah (swt). In this talk, the speaker will analyze the recent panic across the globe and provide profound guidance on how Muslims should respond.

With all the fear around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we can feel panicked and anxious, like our life is spiraling out of control. Dr. Abdul Wahid and Br. Taji Mustafa discuss the fear that Muslims are facing and the way to deal with the fear from the correct perspective.

Coronavirus #2: The Great Jumuah Debate

There has been a great debate between Muslims about the issue of closing the mosques due to the CoronaVirus. Some say its permissible while others argue that it is prohibited.

The first task to which the Prophet Muhammad(ﷺ) attended on his arrival in Madinah was the construction of a Mosque, in the very site where his camel knelt down. In Islam, the mosque is a noble institution used by Muslims to worship Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). The speaker provides us insight on the establishment of the first Masjid (Al-Masjid an-Nabawī) in Madinah for worship. He explains how worship does not mean salah (prayer) solely, but it covers the broader scope that encompasses all activities of Muslims which can form the value of taqwa. 

The Mosque being thus constructed, the Prophet Muhammad(saw) next turned his attention to cementing the ties of mutual brotherhood amongst the Muslims of Madinah, Al-Ansar (the Helpers) and Al-Muhajirun (the Emigrants).  The speaker explains in incredible detail on the code of brotherhood among believers known as the Charter of Islamic Alliance and how we as Muslims should take lessons from it for our understanding our relationships with Muslims around the globe. 

The speaker leaves us with a profound points to ponder that there is indeed a complementary individualistic aspect and a societal aspect of Islam that must be understand to truly live the complete way of life.   Lastly, the speaker points out the importance of the Madinah State and the desperate need today for its rival for the implementation of Islam.