Is taking precautions against diseases considered pessimism?
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Question:
How do we reconcile taking precautions regarding the spread of diseases, such as the plague and others? He says that recent research confirms that if the suitable environment for viruses is present, they will spread. He asks: Is taking precautions considered pessimism?
Answer:
No, not at all, if Allah wills. Diseases have causes; they have causes in the environment, they have causes in the weather, they have causes in contact with others, and they have causes, there is no doubt about that.
How do we reconcile taking precautions regarding the spread of diseases, such as the plague and others? He says that recent research confirms that if the suitable environment for viruses is present, they will spread. He asks: Is taking precautions considered pessimism?
Answer:
No, not at all, if Allah wills. Diseases have causes; they have causes in the environment, they have causes in the weather, they have causes in contact with others, and they have causes, there is no doubt about that.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يعد التحرز من الأمراض من التشاؤم؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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