DISEASES AND EPIDEMICS IN THE QUR'AN: A PERSPECTIVE OF I‘JAZ TIBBI FI AL-QUR’AN BY SAYYID AL-JUMAILI

Abstract

The Qur'an serves not only as a spiritual guide for Muslims but also contains numerous scientific signs that can be studied through a modern scientific lens, especially in the field of health and medicine. This study aims to explore the concept of i‘jāz ṭibbī (medical miraculousness) in the Qur’an by analyzing verses related to disease and epidemics, and assessing their relevance to contemporary medical science. This research adopts a qualitative library research method, using the work I‘jāz Ṭibbī fī al-Qur’ān by Dr. Sayyid al-Jumailī as the primary source, along with classical tafsir texts and relevant scientific journals. The findings reveal that verses such as Surah Al-Baqarah [2]:59 and Al-A‘rāf [7]:133 illustrate biological punishment, disease vectors, hygiene, and quarantine practices. The Hadiths of Prophet Muhammad SAW also contain preventive health principles that align with modern epidemiology. The conclusion of this research highlights that i‘jāz ṭibbī serves as an integrative framework between divine revelation and science, offering a foundation for faith-based public health literacy in addressing global health challenges.