The pandemic has touched every corner of the globe, and its toll is unmistakable. While we mourn the many lives lost to the virus itself, a deeper concern follows in its wake: the way fear, speculation and ungrounded predictions can add to the suffering beyond the medical crisis.
The most alarming aspect is not only the rising death count but the way rumours and so-called “prophecies” spread like a second contagion. People claim to foresee the future with certainty, guessing at everyday events – whether someone will drink water tomorrow or what the next wave of infection will look like. Such conjecture may feel reassuring, yet it rests on past patterns rather than divine insight. In our tradition, making definitive predictions is forbidden; only Allah knows the unseen. When we cling to such forecasts, we risk replacing genuine trust in the Divine with a false sense of control.
Instead, we are invited to acknowledge what we truly know: the reality of the present moment and the lessons of history. By observing past behaviour, we can prepare wisely without claiming certainty about tomorrow. This humble approach preserves inner peace and keeps anxiety from spreading.
In these uncertain times, let us turn to practices that ground us – regular zikr, sincere prayer and communal support. Live gatherings on the Sufi path offer a sturdy refuge against the turbulence of speculation. You can find them on our live meetings page.
May we find strength in humility, compassion for those affected, and steadfast faith as we move toward a future guided by wisdom rather than fear.
