Epidemic Diseases and Responsibilities of the State- An Applied Study of the History of Islam

وبائی امراض اور ریاست کی ذمہ داریاں _تاریخ اسلام کا اطلاقی مطالعہ

Abstract

In the unfavorable conditions of human history where famine, warfare and other disasters have plagued mankind, the occasional appearance of epidemic diseases has also been a major challenge to human organisms. From the past to the present, many epidemics have been dubbed as global epidemics, which are not only causing great price to human lives, but also revolutionize other spheres of life, such as the economic and social-political arenas. Many epidemics have been fatal to mankind in the past, such as leprosy, measles, cholera, tuberculosis, HIV, AIDS, and other widespread diseases. The novel corona virus is presently named the worldwide epidemic, which has engulfed the states of the states. Thousands have passed away and millions are near to die, while billions of people have come to a stalemate due to fear of demise. The world is searching for guiding/ principles that will prevent them from hanging into this ambush. The glorious history of Islam, where it brings to the fore the best principles of the code of conduct, also lays down the golden rules for dealing with the problems and accidents that may arise in the in human life. The state can furnish a secure life to its subjects by exploring a few bits of happiness in this mortal Earth. The discussion in this article will be based on the safety measures and Precautions mentioned by the Prophetصلى الله عليه وسلم ,the Caliph Haḍrat Umar ﷠, also implemented in the situation pandemics at his time and the same tactics can be used in modern times to prevent the epidemics.