In a message posted on Al-Azhar’s social media page, the center said the Quranic advice for such crises is summarized into two issues: strengthening the faith in Allah and thanking Him for the Divine blessings.
Referring to verse 147 of Surah an-Nisa, ''Why should Allah punish you if you give thanks and believe in Him? Allah is All-rewarding and All-forgiving,'' it underlined the need for strong faith and thankfulness.
The Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet peace be upon him have provided humanity with all they need for dealing with mishaps, it said, according to elbalad.news website.
The center added that the spread of the coronavirus is the result of sins that the Prophet peace be upon him has warned against.