A Perspective on the Pandemic
Abdal Hakim Murad|/by/abdal-hakim-murad
Abdal Hakim Murad|/by/abdal-hakim-murad
Cambridge Muslim College|/source/cambridge-muslim-college
By: Abdal Hakim Murad Source: Cambridge Muslim College Apr 9, 2020 No Comments
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The current pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of the world we live in. But is it unprecedented? Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad, Dean of Cambridge Muslim College, shares his perspective on this humbling phenomenon, one which is not unfamiliar in our Islamic tradition. He also highlights the beauty and healing of our religious practice and provides helpful suggestions on how to remain connected as Muslims.
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Topics: Coronavirus, History, Life And Death, Pandemic
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