By: Sina Oduntan
WORLDWIDE, over
300,000 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus leading to more than
8,000 confirmed deaths. The disease has been sporadic since it was first
diagnosed in late December, with the World Health Organization (WHO) officially
labelling it a pandemic.
The pandemic caught
the whole world by surprise, and some people believe the virus was sent by God
to punish humanity.
A publication by
journalist A Q Siddiqui on the India Post argued that the virus to
Earth is meant to punish humanity for losing its way.
Mr. Siddiqui argues
this is evident as religious sites across the globe have postponed events due
to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
To prove his points,
he gave examples, “the Pope has cancelled meetings in Vatican City, the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned Umrah pilgrims from all over the world
and Bethlehem has been put on lockdown.
The journalist claims
that there is too much hate in humanity, and compares coronavirus to previous
biblical claims such as the flooding of Earth in the story of Noah.
Mr. Siddiqui wrote for
the India Post: “In modern history, it is the first time that worshipers
to God are not allowed where they should be.
“Is God unhappy with
mankind? According to legends and believers in God, a time will come when the
supplications, prayers and worship by mankind will be rejected by God.
“The sages among
mankind believe that God will be unhappy when justice will be denied, when
atrocities against mankind will increase, rulers will usurp their powers and
suppress their subjects, courts will shun justice.
“The Holy Scriptures
from the Old Testament, Bible to Quran, have verses warning about the
punishment of God. History tells us of the storm of Noah that drowned His
earlier creation. But those who firmly believe in God also believe that God is
most kind.
“So, what He will do
if He is unhappy? Is He going to punish mankind? What will be the punishment of
God? Believers in God believe that if He is unhappy, He will turn away from
mankind.
“And if He turns away
from mankind, Satan will take over. Satan will be helping all wrongdoers. And
only God can stop Satan.”
He wants man to turn
to God both physically and in spirit.
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