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Coronavirus … Heavenly Message to the Whole World


Thu 30 Apr 2020 | 11:46 PM
Mohamed Ahmed

When coronavirus, this invisible enemy of uncertain origin took ambush, suddenly the whole world- first world, second world, third world, has come to a standstill, heads of states globally issued decrees to confine millions of people, thousands of companies are being threatened with bankruptcy, economic digits started wobbling, borders closed, schools were closed, planes grounded, sports venues are vacant, unity is at stake in some parts of the world, the list is endless.

When this enemy first appeared in Wuhan, the “administrations” of the so-called “first world”, downplayed its gravity, until the number of caskets started to skyrocket. They found themselves in uncharted waters suddenly.

This enemy soon started crawling, like a cobra, from the Asian continent, spitting its venom at eyes to other continents, where the health infrastructure is efficient, with all its might, claiming lives of people in large numbers.

This 2019 deadly foe showed no mercy to the third world countries where the health infrastructure is inefficient; it started picking victims like an eagle grabbing chickens, though in small numbers. The Creator may be in control knowing their poor condition.

The funny thing in the third world, during this pandemic, was the instant solutions some leaders were proposing; some were feasible and others were questionable. Even in the so called first world, solutions put forward seemed unimaginable in almost daily-basis press conferences.

The world failed to deal with this foe in its infancy, and policymakers are now struggling to keep up with the spreading pandemic. Other policymakers were caught between a hard place and a rock: containing the spread of the pandemic at the cost of destroying the economy or tolerating a higher human cost to save the economy. They are in a limbo.

Not only that, other states are blaming the fatal virus on China and immigrants. However, the stranger is not the one posing the greatest risk but the closest relatives and friends.

Coronavirus has turned the lives of millions upside down. It will never be forgotten in world history. It’s effects have surpassed the 1929 crisis.

I have read a bunch of opinions in several international papers in the West, which show the lessons that can be drawn from the unfortunate experience of coronavirus.

The opinions tackled health insurance, crisis management, wildlife trade, adopting circular economy, air quality improvement, environment, investment techniques, partial solutions, different decision-making approaches, taking advantage of existing expertise, repurposing institutions, strategy of stimulus after the pandemic and so many others.

However, I have a very different view. Covid-19 is a pine message to the whole world; the message that everyone of us need to ponder about it.

The heavenly note revolves around the following important points:

1) Universe controlled by God

Covid-19 has proved that there is only one God, the Creator of the universe, the Creator of human being, the Creator of animals. He has Mighty power. He is the Giver of life, the Bringer of death (Destroyer), the Everlasting, and the Sustainer. Every one is raising hands to the sky.

All the people in the world need a savior and a healer: God. We can not rely only on doctors. They have tried their level best (I salute all of them). Even atheists are now revising and questioning their philosophies. If this small virus, an invisible one, can cause all this havoc, who is behind it? Who can save humanity? Can a vibrant market-economy do that? Can armies fight it? Is the universe under the control of a -pine power? What can we do to make a strong bond with this pine power? No one can arrest this global crisis except GOD.

How many tycoons got suffocated and became victims of coronavirus because they could not get access to the free oxygen being provided by God? Yet they have millions of dollars in different banks. Even doctors, who are the real brave armies, right now throughout the world, have fallen victims.

2) Equality

Covid-19 has made it clear that we are all equal. The rich, the poor, the white, the black, the dark, the red, first world, third world, big economy, small economy, the Christians, the Muslims, the learned, the ignorant, men and women, those with blood group O, A, B, AB, African, Asian, European, American, those with mighty military prowess, those who are weak militarily, all are equal. The virus has no discrimination at all.

Covid-19 has wiped out all the conventional classifications like the best 10 countries in the world to live in. The great danger humanity is exposed to is without exception. All countries are now at the mercy of God.

3) Need for global solidarity value

The coronavirus has come to teach humanity solidarity. This is embodied in the coronavirus aid Russia gave to Uncle Sam, the coronavirus aid Egypt provided to Italy and US, and the coronavirus aid Turkey gave to Italy and Spain. Small brothers are putting effort to save big brothers. Kudos to Russia, Egypt and Turkey.

4) Human beings are weak

This fatal virus has proved that all human beings are weak. All the 21st century technology has failed to combat this small virus. All the well-equipped armies in the first world have failed to device a “tomahawk” that can kill this small virus. All the resources governments have can’t fight this microscopic organism till now.

In conclusion, since God is the Most Merciful, the vaccine of the coronavirus will be discovered within months or a year. However, this should be a lesson to all the people of the world.

I pray that God to have mercy on all humanity and save us from this invisible enemy. Blaming others at this critical juncture won’t be the solution. Stay safe!