Knowledge in Dealing with the COVID-19 Based on the Guidance of Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah: A Cross-Sectional Survey among the Pharmacy and Health Sciences Diploma Students in Malaysia

Authors

  • Roz Azinur Che Lamin Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Kampus Bertam, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Yuet Yen Wong Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Kampus Bertam, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
  • Emie Sylviana Mohd Zahid Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Kampus Permatang Pauh, Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
  • Muhammad Che Saad Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v21i4.2138

Keywords:

Al-Quran, Al-Sunnah, hadith, COVID-19, Malaysia

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Medicine and communicable disease control are embedded in many Islamic teachings as conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the Al-Quran, Al-sunnah, and Al-hadith more than 1400 years ago. Therefore, when the COVID-19 outbreak hits Malaysia, with the majority of the population being Muslims, the society should be equipped with knowledge in dealing with this pandemic. This study investigates the knowledge towards dealing with COVID-19 based on the guidance of Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) among undergraduate students in Malaysia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study using self-constructed questionnaires was performed. The questionnaires were pre-validated and distributed to pharmacy and health sciences students via an online survey platform. One of the selection criteria was that the respondent must be a Muslim. RESULTS: The students scored a median of 26 (IQR 4) in the knowledge test. Students’ percentage knowledge levels were divided into three categories: poor (n = 42, 15%); moderate (n = 207, 73%) and good (n = 33, 12%). The lowest scored knowledge item was observed on the Islamic terminology, Maqasid Shariah (4.3%), and differences between hadith and sunnah (20.9%). No significant differences in knowledge scores were observed in the pre-determined independent variables such as age, year of study, accommodation, and previous religious school admission. CONCLUSION: The study findings suggest that the students have a good understanding of scientific aspects of COVID-19 but lack knowledge in handling the pandemic as recommended by Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah.

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Published

01.10.2022

How to Cite

Che Lamin, R. A., Wong, Y. Y., Mohd Zahid, E. S. ., & Che Saad, M. . (2022). Knowledge in Dealing with the COVID-19 Based on the Guidance of Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah: A Cross-Sectional Survey among the Pharmacy and Health Sciences Diploma Students in Malaysia. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 21(4). https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v21i4.2138