Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: And from among them is that there is nothing wrong with a person using medicines, pills and vaccinations that prevent the epidemic, because that is from [seeking] protection before the outbreak of the affliction, and there is nothing wrong with it. Just as if a person is afflicted with an infectious […]
So protect them upon the path of righteousness before they are lost to the paths of misguidance, and [in doing so] keep a watchful eye over them [to ensure they remain upon the path of righteousness], before you lose them.
And the severity [of the trial] will come to an end, so do not prolong the calamity [by being impatient].
And it is obligatory upon us – even if we dislike remaining in our homes – [to remain indoors]…
I ask Allaah to have mercy upon the deceased [from among the] Muslims.
If an epidemic occurs in a[ny] land, then it is not permissible for the Muslims to travel to those contaminated lands, and whoever is [already] there, then it is not permissible for them to leave [those affected lands].
My advice to the students of knowledge everywhere is to stand [firm] in a single line behind the[ir] Muslim leaders with respect to the precautionary measures [they have introduced] to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic.
In Islaam, [extending the greeting of] as-salaam [‘alaykum] is with the tongue, and the shaking of hands is an extra good deed…
