Response To The Bubonic Plague

In 1346, a very deadly disease, identified as the Bubonic Plague, broke out in China and very quickly swept across the European continent. The Christian and Muslim populations were vastly effected with mortality rates as high as thirty-three percent. Although both religions were affected, the Christian and Muslims had very controversial outlooks and responses to the Bubonic Plague. The most argued opinion coming from these two religions was whether or not the plague was a good or bad thing. The Islamic community felt that the plague was a blessing sent by Allah, while the Christians viewed it as a curse.

In elaboration, Muslims were expected to accept this “gift” from Allah. Muhammed al-Manbiji, a prominent Islamic figure and scholar during