5 Prayers to Avoid the Coronavirus – And Its Benefits

Have you ever heard about the Coronavirus? People call it the COVID-19 virus that brought the pandemic around 2020. During the pandemic, there are so many people killed by the virus.

Many things change both during the pandemic and the post-pandemic of the coronavirus attack. Muslims can feel it, such as the ruling on praying with gaps due to fear of catching covid-19 that is so different from the usual praying way.

Even so, some humans are capable to survive fighting the Coronavirus. They should follow the rules, such as things Muslims should do during the pandemic. During the pandemic, most people become terrified. The virus spread rapidly and attacks most people with low immune systems.

The fact of coronavirus attack bring Muslims to take a prayer to avoid the coronavirus even during Ramadhan during the pandemic. If you are wondering what kind of prayer to avoid this terrible virus, here we have some of them on the list below.

Let’s check them out!

1. Recite the Quran surah Al-Anbiya verse 83

The Quran surah Al-Anbiya verse 83 is one of the prophet Ayyub’s prayers that Muslims can recite as the prayer to avoid the Coronavirus. The prophet Ayyub used to attack by serious illness.

During that hard time, prophet Ayyub makes a prayer that was written in the Quran surah Al-Anbiya verse 83. Allah answers the prayer in the Quran surah Al-Anbiya verse 84. These verses bring specific benefits for Muslims to get closer to Allah and similar benefits of Dhikr in the heart.

وَاَيُّوْبَ اِذْ نَادٰى رَبَّهٗٓ اَنِّيْ مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَاَنْتَ اَرْحَمُ الرّٰحِمِيْنَ ۚ

“(Remember) Ayyub when he prayed to his Lord, “(O my Lord,) indeed I have been afflicted with a disease, whereas You are God, the Most Merciful of all the merciful.” (QS 21:83)

فَاسْتَجَبْنَا لَهٗ فَكَشَفْنَا مَا بِهٖ مِنْ ضُرٍّ وَّاٰتَيْنٰهُ اَهْلَهٗ وَمِثْلَهُمْ مَّعَهُمْ رَحْمَةً مِّنْ عِنْدِنَا وَذِكْرٰى لِلْعٰبِدِيْنَ ۚ

“So, We answered his (prayer), then We removed the disease that was in him, We returned his family to him, and (We multiplied their number) as a mercy from Us and a reminder to all who worship (We).” (QS 21:84)

2. Recite the Quran surah Al-Anbiya verse 87

The Quran surah Al-Anbiya verse 87 is the prayer of the prophet Yunus which Muslims can recite as the prayer to avoid the Coronavirus. During the hard time, prophet Yunus makes a prayer so that he becomes more patient.

Most Muslims believe by reciting the Quran surah Al-Anbiya verse 87 will help them get far away from difficult times, including virus attacks. It brings special benefits for Muslims as they will be spared from the virus attack and may Allah lead them to gets similar benefits of Duha prayer.

وَذَا النُّوْنِ اِذْ ذَّهَبَ مُغَاضِبًا فَظَنَّ اَنْ لَّنْ نَّقْدِرَ عَلَيْهِ فَنَادٰى فِى الظُّلُمٰتِ اَنْ لَّآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّآ اَنْتَ سُبْحٰنَكَ اِنِّيْ كُنْتُ مِنَ الظّٰلِمِيْنَ ۚ

“(Also remember) Zun Nun (Yunus) when he left in a state of anger, then he thought that We would not make it difficult for him. So, he prayed through the layers of darkness, “There is no god but You. Glory be to You. Indeed, I am one of the wrongdoers.” (QS 21:87)

3. Recite the Quran surah Al-Isra verses 81-82

The Quran surah Al-Isra verses 81-82 brings the fact that every illness will be healed by Allah for those who believe. Reciting these verses as a prayer to avoid the Coronavirus can be the best option for Muslims.

Reciting the Quran surah Al-Isra verses 81-82 brings more benefits for Muslims, such as increasing their faith.

وَقُلْ جَاۤءَ الْحَقُّ وَزَهَقَ الْبَاطِلُ ۖاِنَّ الْبَاطِلَ كَانَ زَهُوْقًا

وَنُنَزِّلُ مِنَ الْقُرْاٰنِ مَا هُوَ شِفَاۤءٌ وَّرَحْمَةٌ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِيْنَۙ وَلَا يَزِيْدُ الظّٰلِمِيْنَ اِلَّا خَسَارًا

“Say, “The truth has come and the falsehood has disappeared.” Verily, that which is vanity must vanish. We sent down from the Qur’an something that is antidote and mercy for the believers, while for the wrongdoers (the Qur’an) will only increase losses.” (QS 17:81-82)

4. Recite the Quran surah Yunus verse 57

The Quran surah Yunus verse 57 bring Muslims to realize that Allah has the antidote for most illness, including virus attack. Recite this verse from the Quran solemnly as the prayer to avoid the Coronavirus will help Muslims be spared from the virus attack.

Moreover, reciting the Quran surah Yunus verse 57 also brings specific benefits. Muslims will get more knowledge as their faith increase in Allah.

يٰٓاَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاۤءَتْكُمْ مَّوْعِظَةٌ مِّنْ رَّبِّكُمْ وَشِفَاۤءٌ لِّمَا فِى الصُّدُوْرِۙ وَهُدًى وَّرَحْمَةٌ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ

“O people, indeed a lesson (Al-Qur’an) has come to you from your Lord, a cure for something (illness) that is in the chest, and guidance and mercy for the believers.” (QS 10:57)

5. Recite the Quran surah Asy-Syu’ara verses 117-118

The Quran surah Asy-Syu’ara verses 117-118 is the prayer of the prophet Nuh that can be recited for Muslims as the prayer to avoid the Coronavirus. Reciting these verses bring more benefits for Muslims such as getting closer to the prophet Nuh.

These verses from the Quran surah Asy-Syu’ara means seeking gratitude and protection from Allah, including protection from getting attacked by virus.

قَالَ رَبِّ اِنَّ قَوْمِيْ كَذَّبُوْنِۖ

فَافْتَحْ بَيْنِيْ وَبَيْنَهُمْ فَتْحًا وَّنَجِّنِيْ وَمَنْ مَّعِيَ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ

“He (Noah) said, “O my Lord, indeed my people have denied me. So, make a decision between me and them and save me and the believers with me.” (QS 26:117-118)

All of those verses from the Quran can be recited for Muslims as the prayer to avoid the Coronavirus. As the virus attacks humans faster, Muslims also need to put some concern to keep a hygienic life and have a balanced nutrition of food.

Muslims should put some effort to avoid the Coronavirus spreading among them. Changing their lifestyle to a healthier one will help them the most. Moreover, if they are subtle their effort is within the solemn prayer to Allah. May Allah grant them His blessing.