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An exploratory study of Islamic solutions to the menace of ebola virus disease.

Abstract

One of the serious and confirmed epidemic diseases all over the world is batting with nowadays is Ebola. This is because the rate at which this disease is killing people has been on the increase. The concern of this paper however, is to provide the spiritual approach to curb the disease. Thus the paper examines the genesis, the causes and the effects of this disease as well as the place of Islam in fighting the scourge. The method of approach is purely from written sources which comprise of documents, monographs, manuscripts, books, journals as well as internet sources and the Holy Qur’an. The study described Islam as a safeguard against Ebola Virus. It is also noted that obedience to the tenets of Islam would offer protection from Ebola as they take care of the causative factors. As confirmed by medical experts, the disease was first discovered in monkeys and contacted by those who eat monkeys and other bush meats. It's also revealed that in Islam eating monkeys had already been discouraged. It's recommended that everybody should continue to uphold this verdict as it also serves as a preventative measure. The paper concluded that within the teachings of Islam is panacea to the Ebola epidemic.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Sulaiman KO