Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic & Islamic Guidelines
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic & Islamic Guidelines
About The Course
Al Balagh offering a series of 12 significant structured online lectures analysing current and future projections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from an Islamic perspective. Recognising that the issue impacts everyone, the course will focus on issues related to medical, psychological and spiritual perspectives coupled with tips, toolkits and guidance for all including families who are socially distancing. This two weeks online lecture series will provide you with a clear understanding of Islamic rulings related to COVID 19. They will equip you with the knowledge that will help you to navigate through this crisis confidently.
Course Team

Shaykh Yunus Dudhwala

Mufti Mohammed Zubair Butt

Dr Aasim Padela

Dr Rania Awaad

Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
(Director and researcher at the Institute of Islamic Jurisprudence, Darul Iftaa)

Shaykh Waqaus Ali
(Educational Consultant,Ilm2Amal)

Dr Adnan Ali
(Medical Director,SJ Healthcare Consultancy Limited,UK)

Dr Muhammad Munir
Course Team

Dr Muhammad Munir

Dr Aasim Padela

Dr Rania Awaad

Mufti Mohammed Zubair Butt

Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

Shaykh Awadullah Yusuf al-Azhari

Dr Adnan Ali
(Medical Director,SJ Healthcare Consultancy Limited,UK)

Shayk Waqaus Ali
(Educational Consultant,Ilm2Amal)
Main Modules
SESSION
1
Home Isolation & Coronavirus
Home Isolation & Coronavirus
Dr Adnan Ali
SESSION
2
Islamic Tradition- Trials, Tribulations & their Resolution
Islamic Tradition- Trials, Tribulations & their Resolution
Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
SESSION
3
Important Islamic Rulings related to Pandemics & Coronavirus
Important Islamic Rulings related to Pandemics & Coronavirus
Mufti Mohammed Zubair Butt
SESSION
4
Coronavirus Outbreak: Risks, Impact & Mitigation
Coronavirus Outbreak: Risks, Impact & Mitigation
Dr Muhammad Munir
SESSION
5
Islamic Fiqh Guidelines: Toolkit to Manage Epidemics
Islamic Fiqh Guidelines: Toolkit to Manage Epidemics
SESSION
6
Reliance on Allah: Between Hope and Fear
Reliance on Allah: Between Hope and Fear
SESSION
7
A Guide to Burials, Funerals and Bereavement during an Epidemic
A Guide to Burials, Funerals and Bereavement during an Epidemic
SESSION
8
Bioethical Issues in Pandemics from an Islamic Perspective
Bioethical Issues in Pandemics from an Islamic Perspective
Dr Aasim Padela
SESSION
9
Public Health Policy & Emergency Response Framework from an Islamic Perspective
Public Health Policy & Emergency Response Framework from an Islamic Perspective
SESSION
10
Islamic Psychological Resilience and Coping Mechanisms during COVID19 Outbreak
Islamic Psychological Resilience and Coping Mechanisms during COVID19 Outbreak
Dr Rania Awaad
SESSION
11
Character Building and Values Driven Tarbiya for Kids During the Lock Down
Character Building and Values Driven Tarbiya for Kids During the Lock Down
Ustadh Waqaus Ali
SESSION
12
Turning to Allah – Spiritual Approach to Seeking Mercy and Cure
Turning to Allah – Spiritual Approach to Seeking Mercy and Cure
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to examine the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Medical, Islamic, Psychological, Ethical, Regulatory and Fiqh perspectives. The course, first of its kind, will provide you with a clear understanding of Islamic rulings related to Pandemics, including the COVID-19 and the application of Islamic rulings in different situations. The course will enable you to understand up-to-date, relevant medical facts and equip you with the knowledge required to protect yourself, your family and the global community from this pandemic. It will brief on Psychological, Ethical, Regulatory aspects for better understanding.
The course will examine key topics such as Coronavirus Epidemic (Risks, Impacts, Mitigation), Home Isolation & Coronavirus, Essential Islamic Rulings related to Pandemics & Coronavirus, Islamic Psychological Resilience and Coping Mechanisms during the COVID-19 Outbreak, Islamic Fiqh Guidelines to Manage Epidemics, Turning to Allah- Spiritual Approach to Seeking Mercy and Cure, Islamic Tradition- Trials, Tribulations & their Resolution, A Guide to Burials, Funerals and Bereavement during an Epidemic, Public Health Policy & Emergency Response Framework from an Islamic Perspective and much more.
The course comprises of 12 pre-recorded online sessions that can be completed through self-paced mode. The course is suitable for every student who has an interest in this subject and would like to enhance their understanding related to the COVID-19. After completing this course, students will be able to create awareness, guide the community and help in saving lives and humanity.
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Learning Objectives
The course aims to- :
- Explain the medical aspects of Coronavirus and impart key medical facts and mitigation of the risks associated with it.
- Identify key psychological issues associated with the disasters and epidemics, and the steps to overcome them.
- Develop a clear understanding of essential Islamic rulings relevant to COVID-19 and learn its application in different situations.
- Explain practical medical, Islamic & social issues associated with the COVID-19 and prepare them for upcoming circumstances.
- Develop an in-depth understanding and a spiritual mindset of Islamic response to the epidemics, including the Coronavirus.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, students will be able to -:
- Learn the medical aspects of Coronavirus and how to mitigate the risks associated with it.
- Understand the essential psychological issues associated with disasters and epidemics and how to address them.
- Apply the key Islamic rulings relevant to COVID-19 and adapt its application in different situations, as required.
- Define the practical medical, Islamic and social issues associated with the COVID-19 and tackle them.
- Implement the critical insight with a spiritual outlook of possible Islamic responses to epidemics, like the Coronavirus.


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The Final Exam will be held at the end of the course and will be a graded and timed exam.
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