Epidemic Diseases, Biological Weapons, and the Relationship of Religion with COVID-19

Abstract

As a result of the spread of the COVID-19 virus all over the world, starting from China in 2019, curiosity about the course of the epidemics that took place in history has increased. Many epidemics have occurred in history, and many different precautions have been taken against these diseases. Islam is a religion based on hygiene and cleanliness, both physically and spiritually. In the history of Islam, Hz. Prophet has many advice about the precautions to be taken against epidemics. In addition to epidemics in the world, another factor that affects people both physiologically and psychologically and is released in a controlled manner is the microorganisms used as biological weapons. These weapons cause more chaos and terror than epidemics. Moreover, even small amounts are enough to destroy millions of people. COVID-19 is the last pandemic in the world, and its effects are still ongoing. Although some people claim that this virus is a biological weapon programmed in the laboratory, genetic sequencing has proven it to be a natural virus.