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Exploring the Qur’anic Chronology of Creation reveals a profound perspective on how our universe transformed from a single point into the complex world we live in today. While modern science focuses on the "how," the Qur’an describes creation in meaningful stages that highlight the purpose behind the heavens and the earth. This layered journey moves from the initial act of creation to the detailed shaping of the stars, planets, and life, finally culminating in the appearance of human beings. In this article, we break down these stages to show how the Qur’an presents a beautifully coherent and purposeful vision of the universe. 1. Chronology of Creation Allah Almighty says in Surah Fussilat: 9.  قُلْ أَئِنَّكُمْ لَتَكْفُرُونَ بِالَّذِي خَلَقَ الْأَرْضَ فِي يَوْمَيْنِ وَتَجْعَلُونَ لَهُۥ أَندَادًا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ رَبُّ الْعَالَمِينَ 10.  وَجَعَلَ فِيهَا رَوَاسِيَ مِنْ فَوْقِهَا وَبَارَكَ فِيهَا وَقَدَّرَ فِيهَا أَقْوَاتَهَا فِي أَرْبَعَةِ أَيَّامٍ سَوَىٰ لِلسَّائِلِينَ 11.  ثُمَ...

How to Prevent Ebola Virus?

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In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.



The Ebola Virus Disease, commonly called Ebola, is a severe and often deadly viral illness caused by viruses of the genus Ebolavirus. It mainly affects humans and some animals, such as monkeys and bats. The disease was first identified in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Ebola spreads through direct contact with:

  • Blood or body fluids of an infected person

  • Contaminated objects such as needles or bedding

  • Infected animals (especially bats or primates)

  • Bodies of people who died from Ebola

It is not usually spread through ordinary airborne transmission like the common cold or flu.

How Ebola Affects Human Health

Ebola attacks multiple organs and tissues in the body. The virus damages:

  • Blood vessels

  • Immune system cells

  • Liver and kidneys

  • Blood clotting mechanisms

This can lead to:

  • Severe dehydration

  • Internal and external bleeding

  • Organ failure

  • Shock

  • Death in serious cases

The fatality rate varies depending on the outbreak and treatment availability, ranging from about 25% to 90%.

Symptoms of Ebola

Symptoms usually appear 2–21 days after exposure.

Early Symptoms

  • Sudden fever

  • Severe weakness and fatigue

  • Headache

  • Muscle pain

  • Sore throat

Advanced Symptoms

  • Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Stomach pain

  • Skin rash

  • Red eyes

  • Bleeding from gums, nose, or internal organs

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Confusion

Disease Progression

A typical progression may look like this:

  1. Infection and incubation period

  2. Flu-like symptoms

  3. Gastrointestinal illness

  4. Severe dehydration and weakness

  5. Bleeding and organ complications in severe cases

Precautions and Prevention

Personal Precautions

  • Avoid contact with blood or bodily fluids of infected persons

  • Wash hands frequently with soap

  • Use alcohol-based sanitizers

  • Avoid handling dead animals in outbreak areas

  • Cook meat thoroughly

  • Avoid close contact with suspected Ebola patients

Medical Precautions

  • Isolation of infected patients

  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Proper sterilization of medical instruments

  • Safe burial practices

  • Contact tracing and quarantine

Vaccination

Vaccines such as the Ervebo vaccine are used in some regions to control outbreaks, especially in parts of Central and West Africa.

Treatment

There is no simple “cure,” but supportive medical care greatly improves survival:

  • Intravenous fluids

  • Oxygen therapy

  • Blood pressure stabilization

  • Treatment of secondary infections

  • Antiviral treatments in some cases

Where Ebola Outbreaks Usually Occur

Most outbreaks have occurred in:

  • Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Uganda

  • Guinea

  • Sierra Leone

  • Liberia

The largest outbreak occurred in West Africa from 2014–2016.

Important Note

Ebola is extremely serious, but outbreaks are usually localized and controlled through rapid medical response, isolation, and public health measures. Casual day-to-day contact in countries without outbreaks generally poses a very low risk.

Bibliography

  1. World Health Organization. Ebola Virus Disease. Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO). Available at:
    WHO Ebola Information Page

  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Ebola Disease. Atlanta: CDC. Available at:
    CDC Ebola Overview

  3. National Institutes of Health. Ebola Virus. Bethesda: NIH. Available at:
    NIH Ebola Research

  4. Ebola: The Natural and Human History of a Deadly Virus. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2014.

  5. The Hot Zone. New York: Anchor Books, 1995.

  6. Feldmann, Heinz, and Geisbert, Thomas W. “Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever.” The Lancet, vol. 377, no. 9768, 2011, pp. 849–862.

  7. Kuhn, Jens H. et al. “Filoviruses: A Compendium of 40 Years of Epidemiological, Clinical, and Laboratory Studies.” Vienna: Springer, 2008.

  8. Médecins Sans Frontières. Ebola Response and Emergency Care. Available at:
    MSF Ebola Crisis Information

  9. UNICEF. Ebola: Prevention and Community Awareness. Available at:
    UNICEF Ebola Resources

  10. Encyclopaedia Britannica. Ebola Virus. Available at:
    Britannica Ebola Article

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