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Is Coronavirus a Punishment from God?

Is God angry at us? Can this hardship in any way be a mercy? Dr. Osman Umarji discusses his latest research analysis and answers these questions with evidence from the Qur'an and Sunnah.

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Published: April 16, 2020 •Shaban 23, 1441

Updated: October 10, 2020 •Safar 23, 1442

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Is Allah angry at us? Can this circumstance in any way be a mercy? Dr. Osman Umarji discusses his latest research analysis and answers these questions with evidence from the Qur'an and Sunnah.
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Dr. Osman Umarji

Dr. Osman Umarji

Co-Director of Psychospirituality Department

Dr. Osman Umarji holds a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master's and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from UC Irvine. He has studied Islam at al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. His research interests include the development of human motivation, religious socialization, spirituality, and Islamic legal theory. Dr. Umarji is also an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at UC Irvine. He has previously taught child development, adolescent development, and statistics. His expertise in both psychological and Islamic sciences allows him to conduct empirical research on contemporary issues facing Muslims.

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