Abstract

Infectious diseases that have reached the stage of pandemic are dangerous diseases because of the level of invection quickly and spread throughout the world. This disease infects anyone without exception. Although infectious diseases already exist and have been known since the time of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, but there are still many people who do not understand that the method of the Prophet PBUH is one of the best methods to stop the infection and the chain of pandemic diseases. This article aims to describe some of the methods used by The Prophet while facing the spread of Plague and Leprosy infection in the community. Study of the text and the content of the approach of the Prophet PBUH to handle and stop the infectious diseases that reach pandemic levels. Among the methods are; a ban on entering the affected area and a ban on leaving it, stay at home, be patient and believe in the provisions of Allah SWT, did not meet the patient, keep distance with others, strive to find healing and believing that every disease has a cure, The teachings and guidance of the Prophet SAW is expected as a guide for Muslims when experiencing the outbreak of pandemic disease from time to time.

Highlights

  • The term pandemic refers to an outbreak that strikes in a larger scope and is not limited to a particular community or district

  • ThenAbdur Rahman ibnAuf told him that Allah's Messenger PBUH said, "If you hear the news of an outbreak of a pandemic in a certain place, do not enter that place: and if the epidemic falls in a place while you are present in it, do not leave that place to escape from the pandemic." SoUmar returned from Sargh (Sahih al-Bukhari 6973 and Sahih Muslim 2219)

  • Rasulullah PBUH has provided the best method for his people to deal with various diseases including infectious diseases

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Summary

Introduction

The term pandemic refers to an outbreak that strikes in a larger scope and is not limited to a particular community or district This infectious pandemic has passed epidemic levels. Pandemics is an epidemic of infectious diseases that has spread to large areas, affecting a large number of people. Between 1347-1352 AD, the pandemic of The Black Death spread and infected millions of people in Europe, Africa and Asia. This disease has claimed more than 75 million lives. According to Worldometer reports, as of July 30, 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has infected 17,171,005 people and claimed 669,242 human lives. According to the explanation of al-Zahabi (1982) that during the pandemic in the year 1055, places of worship such as mosques were closed and prayers were not established

Islamic relationship with pandemic disease
The Prophet PBUH methods to deal with the spread of pandemic infections
Prohibition of Entering Areas Affected by Pandemic Outbreaks
Prohibition of Leaving Areas Affected by Pandemic Outbreaks
Not Meet with Pandemic Patients
Not Harmful to Others
Avoid pandemics and keep physical distance
10. Optimistic Will Be Healed and Trying to Find Healing
11. Conclusion
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