Dealing with an Aids Sufferer

Q: If a Muslim is discovered to be infected by the Hiv or Aids virus, how should that person be treated?

A: Such a person will be treated like any other HIV or AIDS patient. Give him or her all the normal treatment that is available, as well as moral support. Above all, such a person needs to be explained the workings of Taqdeer, the Power of Allah to cure, and the need to turn to Allah for help. It must be born in mind that not all people affected by this virus are guilty of immoral behaviour. There are various ways that people can contract this disease. Islam teaches that an ill person must be looked after and cared for. The rewards are tremendous for treating those whom are ill. Hence an HIV/AID patient should not be frowned upon or abandoned. In fact, they are in greater need of help than others. May Allah Ta’ala protect us from illness and disease and grant the afflicted ones complete Shifaa, aameen.