Rights of Deceased in Islam during Pandemic Situation: A Study of Rights of Muslim Deceased in Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

COVID-19 is the disease which has been emerged from the family of the corona viruses. The name to this disease is given by world health organization in 2020. Corona viruses include Para influenza, rhinoviruses, influenza, RSV, mild and infection in upper tract of respiratory system involving pneumonia and common cold. It has affected more than 200 countries whether rich or poor. Islam honors the dignity of the deceased person equal to that of the person who is alive. The world health organization also talks about the preventive measures which one should take for safeguarding the lives of an individual. The purpose of the research is that how such pandemic shall be deal according to Shariah as cremation of the deceased is not allowed in Islam. But still burial rights of the deceased shall be performed as prescribed by Shariah. There is a need to find the solution of the problem for the welfare of the people. The reader will came to know that fard-e-kafaiyah is also important for the deceased. The rights of the deceased should be performed and must not be neglected. But on the other hand Islam also permits haram things in the situations of necessity for the welfare of the people. The medical science proves the teachings of the Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W). As being practicing in the contemporary world for avoiding its spread and coping with the situation.