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Religious teachings; COVID-19 crisis; Islam; Christianity

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  • Irfan Raja

    (Brentwood Open Learning College, Independent Researcher, Author at Daily Sabah and Asia Times, United Kingdom)

  • Ruth Dowson

    (Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom)

  • Abdul B. Shaikh

    (University of Leeds, United Kingdom)

  • Tariq El-Hadary

    (School of Applied Sciences, Department of Translation and Interpreting, Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey)

Abstract

The Coronavirus crisis has undoubtedly changed the landscape of the world. The pandemic has radically changed the way of life of most of the seven billion people in the global community. In the past, people living in uncertain times have sought solace and comfort in God, through the medium of faith. This paper considers historical perspectives of past epidemics and pandemics, comparing and contrasting the themes that arise through relevant religious teachings of Islam and Christianity, with the aim of identifying sources of consolation to contemporary adherents in the current crisis.

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  • Irfan Raja & Ruth Dowson & Abdul B. Shaikh & Tariq El-Hadary, 2021. "Religious teachings; COVID-19 crisis; Islam; Christianity," International Journal of Religion, Wise Press, UK, vol. 2(1), pages 81-96, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:mig:ijornl:v:2:y:2021:i:1:p:81-96
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.33182/ijor.v2i1.1544
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