People have started making memes while some began calling coronavirus an ‘azaab’ (punishment) on the chinese for ripping Muslim women off of their abayas (head scarves) a long time ago.
People failed to show humility towards those suffering from the outbreak by making it seem like it was something they deserved. Following this, former actor, Hamza Ali Abbasi tweeted about the matter on his social media, requesting people to ‘stop making a ‘mockery of Allah’s deen’.
Azaab in this world ONLY comes to munkireen of a Rasool when he is among them, for the rest, there is the Judgment Day. Whether it be a virus outbreak or an earthquake, these are means to bring death on centre stage as a reminder for all. Show sympathy. May Allah protect us all. pic.twitter.com/C2bPjgjWPy
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) February 3, 2020
He went on to add the context of his statement in a follow-up tweet, along with the audience he aimed to address.
So to those who are branding such incidents as Azaab in this world for whatever reason, STOP. Dont make a mockery out of Allah's deen and instead, help in any way U can or at least pray for the affected and for those who are helping them and trying to find a cure. #CoronaVirus https://t.co/AVS8drNiir
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) February 3, 2020