COVID-19 and social instability: an evaluative study with special reference to Maqasid al-Shariah

Bendebka, Ramzi and Fettane, Amar and Shogar, Ibrahim Adam Ahmed (2021) COVID-19 and social instability: an evaluative study with special reference to Maqasid al-Shariah. Revelation and Science, 11 (2). pp. 1-14. ISSN 2229-9645 E-ISSN 2229-9947

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Abstract

The spread of COVID-19 disease has since the end of 2019 influenced communities and individuals across the globe and has led to activity disruption in our societies. After experiencing different negative situations during the pandemic, individuals are likely to feel helpless and less effective in an unpredictable way. Therefore, if individuals and communities cannot handle social issues, there may be social consequences like insecurity and instability. This situation has raised awareness that more care about the personal dimension is needed, like mental health, human rights and non-discrimination. The study assumes that the Maqasid al-Shariah approach can provide solutions. Therefore, this paper attempts to offer an approach to evaluating the COVID-19 disease and its impact on social stability through some key issues, highlighting the role of authorities' in providing solutions to current situations and problems. Finally, the article aims to determine the possible answers based on the Maqasid al-Shariah approach. The study adopted the analytical approach, looked into policies and the key issues as a part of social dimensions, discussed the different views on this issue, and then analysed the problems in the light of Maqasid al-Shariah. The expected results are that the main elements that affected society during the pandemic are: inequality and discrimination, freedom and rights limitation and mental health issues. The expected outcomes also show that these elements are contrary to Maqasid al-Shariah, which is based on protecting Din, life, intellect, lineage and wealth. Therefore, it is necessary to align efforts and plans with Maqasid teachings and implement them continuously. With this, social stability will be sustained and protected in the post-COVID-19 era.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	COVID-19, social stability, Maqasid al-Shariah, Mental Health, rights limitation
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H10 Societies J Political Science > JZ International relations R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA644.C67 Coronavirus infections. COVID-19 (Disease). COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020 R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA790 Mental Health. Mental Illness Prevention
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Qur’an and Sunnah Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014) Kulliyyah of Science Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Computational and Theoretical Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Ramzi Bendebka
Date Deposited:	03 Jan 2022 09:32
Last Modified:	03 Jan 2022 09:32
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/95610

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