The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency. The coronavirus (since early January) has taken 450+ lives in China and has left more than 17,300 people infected. Even Pakistan is not immune to the panic that this virus has wrought, with unconfirmed reports that it has affected 8 people, as of yet.<\/p>\n
While the whole world is coming together to help those in need, some religious fundamentalists took this opportunity to do what they do best – assume the worst. They say the coronavirus is an azaab (punishment) from God for the Chinese. Their belief is that since the Chinese authorities ripped off the hijab from Muslim women in Xijiang, Allah has decided to punish them through the coronavirus.<\/p>\n
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Reema Advises Public To Take Precautions Against Corona-Virus<\/a><\/p>\n In times like these where everyone needs help, rather than doing just that, some people are enjoying the misery that people with the virus had to endure. They are calling it God’s vengeance.<\/p>\n Here’s what they have to say:<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/Tehzeeb_1\/status\/1224384154466340872<\/p>\n I appeal to all Muslim please Don't make dua for Chinese till they don't regret their sin. Ask them to free all Muslim. Let them follow their religion. They will be fine from Corona virus which is azaab e ilaahi.<\/p>\n — Faheem Ahmad (@Faheem1510) February 2, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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