We live in perilous times and the current coronavirus has many confused and in panic. Mainstream news and social media have added more to the bewilderment and many feel the current lockdowns, cancellations of events, and suspensions of Jumua prayers are overreactions.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
- What are coronavirus and COVID-19?
- Where did it come from?
- How is it transmitted?
- How does it impact the body? Signs and symptoms?
- Why are governments and people reacting the way they are?
- How should we as Muslims respond individually and collectively?
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