طاعون عمواس 17هـ/ 638م

Abstract

AbstractThe present study deals with plague of Imwas . This disease appeared in Palestine (17 A.H. - 638 A.C.), and it extended to Bilad ash- Sham and Iraq.The study shows the linguistic and terminological definitions of the plague. And deals presents many authentic traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) concerning the plague and its prevention methods especially quarantine. Hence, he's considered the first person to put the principles of this preventive technique for treating the epidemic diseases at that time. The study revealed that many of the Companions of the Prophet and prominent leaders died of that fatal disease and, therefore, economic and military crises appeared. But, the Caliph Omar bin Alkhatab, through his administrative wisdom and political experience, faced those critical situations in the era of Islam, and found right and suitable solutions.