Reward of staying in home during pandemic of corona virus

*Reward of staying indoor during the outbreak of pandemic*.

It has been reported from the Prophet that whosoever remains in his house during the outbreak of an epidemic, will have the reward of a martyr even if he doesn't die (from the outbreak).

Meanwhile, the narration was reported authentically from Aaishah, the Mother of the Believers (May Allaah be pleased with her) that she said:

I asked the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings be upon him) about an epidemic. Then the Messenger of Allaah informed me that an epidemic is a punishment which Allaah descends upon whom He likes but rather a mercy upon the Believers. And there is no one whom a epidemic strikes in his land but remains patiently in his house expecting Allaah's reward upon his self-restraint while knowing that nothing will afflict him except what Allaah had predestined except that he will have for himself the similitude of the reward of a martyr.

The chain of transmission is authentic according to the stipulations of Al-Bukhaari.

It was reported by Al-Bukhaari (3437), An-Nasaai (7527) in As-Sunnan Al-Kubraa and Ahmad (26139) while the wording of this particular narration is that of Ahmad.

Ibn Hajar (May Allaah have mercy on him) said:

The text of the narration stipulates that whosoever attains the attributes mentioned (in the hadeeth) will have the reward of a martyr even if he doesn't die from the epidemic.

[Fathul Baariy (10/194)]

*So, staying aloof from assemblies and gatherings whether religious or social during this pandemic period is itself a means of attaining a lofty status before Allaah.*

May Allaah reward our patience with good.

Masjid closed down due to pandemic of corona virus.

With all the *debates* around whether the mosque remain *open or not*, we may find people with emotions and emaan rush fighting tooth and nail to keep the mosque open, may Allaah increase in his emotions for goodness. Some may support him while others may oppose. All we need to do is *keep our opinions to ourselves and obey what is decided by the elders (or leaders of the community in whatever form they are [president, chairmen, ameer]), scholars and the government (Yes!! The government).* And while we obey them we do not forget that it is upon us to obey the commandments of Allah, especially the ayah :

*وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَارْكَعُوا مَعَ الرَّاكِعِينَ - 2:43
And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].*

And the hadith:

عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الْأَرْضُ كُلُّهَا مَسْجِدٌ إِلَّا الْمَقْبَرَةَ وَالْحَمَّامَ

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, *“The entire earth has been made a place of prayer, except for graveyards and washrooms.”*

In short: if not before then be it now, *be regular* in your salaath along with the ones around you.

And we pray Allaah to guide us all. Aameen!

Causes, reasons and foundation of shirk and associating partners with Allah

The foundation of Shirk are two:

1️⃣ Extreme veneration or love for someone or something:

🌟Narrated `Umar رضي الله عنه: I heard the Prophet ﷺ saying: ❝Do not exaggerate in praising me as the Christians praised (Eesaa) Ibn Maryam, for I am only a Slave. So, call me the Slave of Allaah and His Messenger.❞
📚 [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (3445 & 6830)]

🌟Another evidence is the narration of Ibn `Abbaas رضي الله عنهما, as reported in Saheeh al-Bukhaaree, where he explained how Shirk had started in the people of Nooh عليه السلام. All those idols that were worshiped were of righteous people.

➡️ The Hindus love of wealth made them worship Laxmi, the "goddess" of wealth.

2️⃣ Fear of something:
Shaitaan

إِنَّمَا ذَٰلِكُمُ الشَّيْطَانُ يُخَوِّفُ أَوْلِيَاءَهُ فَلَا تَخَافُوهُمْ وَخَافُونِ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ

{It is only Shaitaan that suggests to you the fear of his Auliyaa' [supporters and friends (polytheists, disbelievers)], so fear them not, but fear Me, if you are (true) believers}
📚 [Surah aal-Imraan (3): 175]

Shaitaan uses his means to scare people into committing Shirk (associating partners with Allaah in worship) and acts of Kufr (disbelief).

In the past, whenever the people feared something, they worshiped it and offered it sacrifices and other offerings to please it, to try to calm it down, to seeks its protection.

An ignorant person will do anything to save himself when frightened, including acts of Shirk and Kufr.

➡️ One such recent case is where some ignorant Hindus conducted prayers and offered sweets to Coronavirus (COVID-19) to calm down and not to harm them. Even though this was a very small group of people, yet it is an example to learn from.

Don't forward and trust fake videos of corona virus on social media, face book, whatsApp, twitter

O you who believe! If a Faasiq (evil person) comes to you with any news, verify it, lest you should harm people in ignorance, and afterwards you become regretful for what you have done” [Holy Quran al-Hujuraat 49:6]

Ask the people in charge
The people in charge can explain the facts of the matter and remove any confusion or doubts a person may have,

“When there comes to them some matter touching (public) safety or fear, they make it known (among the people); if only they had referred it to the Messenger or to those charged with authority among them, the proper investigators would have understood it from them (directly). Had it not been for the Grace and Mercy of Allaah upon you, you would have followed Shaytaan (Satan), save a few of you” [al-Nisaa’ :83]

“Not a word is said except that there is a watcher by him ready to record it.” – [Surah Qaf :18]

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said:

“Deliberation is from Allaah and haste is from  Shaytaan.” (al-Silsilah al-Saheehah)

Allaah says:

“Behold, you received it on your tongues, and said out of your mouths things which you had no knowledge of; and you thought it to be a light matter, while it was most serious in the sight of Allaah” (Surah Nur: 15

People are circulating loads of fake videos, fake news,lies...on Social media . Beware

The Messenger of Allaah (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said:

“It is enough lying for a man to speak of everything that he hears.” (Muslim)

“Since they produce not witnesses, they are the liars in the sight of Allaah” [al-Noor 24:13]

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said,

” Indeed a servant may say a word from which Allah’s displeasure is gained and he does not realize it. Allah will put him in Jahannam due to it.” (Bukhaari)

Pandemic of corona virus reminds of repentance and turning towards straight path

Surah As-Sajda, Verse 21:
وَلَنُذِيقَنَّهُم مِّنَ الْعَذَابِ الْأَدْنَىٰ دُونَ الْعَذَابِ الْأَكْبَرِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُونَ

And indeed We will make them taste of the Penalty of this (life) prior to the supreme Penalty, in order that they may (repent and) return.

Reward of home quarantine

*Reward of staying indoor during the outbreak of pandemic*.

It has been reported from the Prophet that whosoever remains in his house during the outbreak of an epidemic, will have the reward of a martyr even if he doesn't die (from the outbreak).

Meanwhile, the narration was reported authentically from Aaishah, the Mother of the Believers (May Allaah be pleased with her) that she said:

I asked the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings be upon him) about an epidemic. Then the Messenger of Allaah informed me that an epidemic is a punishment which Allaah descends upon whom He likes but rather a mercy upon the Believers. And there is no one whom a epidemic strikes in his land but remains patiently in his house expecting Allaah's reward upon his self-restraint while knowing that nothing will afflict him except what Allaah had predestined except that he will have for himself the similitude of the reward of a martyr.

The chain of transmission is authentic according to the stipulations of Al-Bukhaari.

It was reported by Al-Bukhaari (3437), An-Nasaai (7527) in As-Sunnan Al-Kubraa and Ahmad (26139) while the wording of this particular narration is that of Ahmad.

Ibn Hajar (May Allaah have mercy on him) said:

The text of the narration stipulates that whosoever attains the attributes mentioned (in the hadeeth) will have the reward of a martyr even if he doesn't die from the epidemic.

[Fathul Baariy (10/194)]

*So, staying aloof from assemblies and gatherings whether religious or social during this pandemic period is itself a means of attaining a lofty status before Allaah.*

May Allaah reward our patience with good.

Tawheed leads to pleasure of Allah and protection from Hell fire

Advantages and importance of Tawheed

Imaam Ibn Rajab (Rahimahullaah) said:

*”Strive today to actualise Tawheed; for indeed (you) cannot reach Allaah’s (pleasure) except by way of it. Be eager to establish the rights of Tawheed, because you cannot be saved from Allaah’s punishment except through it.”*

[Kalimah Al-Ikhlaas: page 54]