Is it ok to travel now despite raging pandemic in all over the world?

Is it ok to travel now despite raging pandemic in all over the world?

Answer:

Ref. No. 1291/42-636

In the name of Allah the most Gracious the most Merciful

The answer to your question is as follows:

The protection of human life is very important in Islam; Self-destruction is strictly forbidden in the holy Quran. Therefore, one should not travel to a place where the pandemic is severe. However, in the current situation, if travelling is necessary, one can travel with precautions.

And Allah knows best

Darul Ifta

Darul Uloom Waqf Deoband

This answer was collected from the official website of Darul Uloom Deoband Waqf. The institution is based in India and the answers are provided in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh.

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