"If there was no compulsion, every servant would be
God."
(Coronavirus and COVID-19)
We have learned the art of flying in the air, we have
uncovered the hidden secrets of nature in the depths of the ocean. We have
planted the flags of our victories on the moon, we can travel thousands of kilometers
in a few hours. In today's digital world, we are always aware of happenings
all over the world. We have made countless inventions in the world of
medicine, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, and mathematics. We have made
our lives very comfortable and relaxed. The facilities that the common man of
today is enjoying, a century and a half ago, these facilities were not
available even to the kings, maharajas, and empires of that time.
We human beings, on the one hand, are proud of our eternal
progress but on the other hand, we look helpless in the face of
nature in many matters. In the world of medicine, where man has made invaluable
inventions, there are numerous problems that have been researched for many
years, but so far the human intellect has been unable to answer these
questions, such as the cure for death and old age. History has shown that the
king of a great empire, with unlimited power, became helpless and compelled in
the face of a lowly mosquito. And that same mosquito caused him humiliation, disgrace,
and death. No matter how much we try to be powerful, Allah Almighty reminds us
of our times with a slight hindrance.
Someone asked Hazrat Ali (R.A)! How powerful is a man in the
world? He said: Raise your one foot. The man raised one foot. He said, "Now try
to lift the other foot as well." The man said, "Hazrat, this is not
in my power. He said: Man has only so much power. If man were one hundred
percent powerful, he would spread sedition and disorder on earth.
“Necessity breaks the pride of selflessness
If there was no compulsion, every servant would be God” (Mirza Ghali)
God Almighty disliked arrogance and conceit; it was
arrogance that made the greatest devotee (Iblis) the devil and it was humility
that gave Adam the happiness of being God's caliph on earth. ۔
Humility is the attribute of God's virtuous and chosen people, thanks to whom
they will prosper in this world and in the hereafter. The tragic end of the
proud people in the pages of history will be preserved till the Day of
Judgment.
Despite being advanced and self-sufficient, we have been
helpless in the face of a coronavirus for the past few days. This tiny,
mysterious creature has shocked the whole world. So far, this creature has
extinguished the lamp of many lives, cut off the land and air connectivity of
many countries. Lack of transportation has led to a dramatic drop in the prices
of petroleum products. The world economy is declining day by day.
The virus was named the coronavirus because of its
resemblance to the Crown. The virus belongs to the family of influenza viruses,
which affect the respiratory system. It is a type of zoonotic virus that is
transmitted from animals to humans. More cases have been reported in China in
areas where bats were consumed as food. The disease has affected almost four
million people around the world, with nearly 0.3 million deaths. America, England,
Russia, France, and Germany are worst-affected countries. The death rate from
this disease is only nine and a half percent.
The virus enters the respiratory tract through the mouth and
nose and causes diseases such as coughs, colds, respiratory problems, and
pneumonia. After settling down there, it breaks down the airways and enters the
bloodstream. Due to the circulation of blood, it reaches the rest of the body
and affects these organs. Such as kidney failure, liver, and heart failure.
Most deaths from pneumonia are due to organ failure. The elderly, heart, liver,
and kidney patients are more affected.
Early symptoms include colds, flu, fever, headaches, coughs,
dizziness, and fatigue, and if the virus enters the digestive system, it can
cause vomiting and diarrhea
Vomiting and dysentery have also been reported in
25% of patients.
Because it is a type of virus, it is not affected by any
antibiotics. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. To
avoid this deadly disease, you need to take some precautions to prevent the
virus from entering your body. The following are the precautions recommended by
the World Health Organization (WHO). Wash hands with soap or alcoholic
sanitizer, cover face and mouth with face mask, avoid touching eyes, mouth, and
nose repeatedly. Stay away from suspects, avoid traveling as much as possible,
avoid attending gatherings. Remember that there is no vaccine or antibiotic for
this disease, so avoid any treatment other than the one prescribed by the doctor.
So far, no cure has been found for this disease. Most
patients recover on their own. Life is in the hands of God, and those who
believe in God are not afraid of death. Microbiologists around the world are
working day and night to develop vaccines to fight the coronavirus. Hopefully
soon a cloud of despair will shine. May Allah, the Exalted, be your supporter
and helper and protect you and your family from this deadly disease. Amen!
