FAITH-BASED RESPONSES TO GLOBAL CRISES: PANDEMICS, WARS, AND CIVILIZATIONAL RENEWAL

Abstract

This article explores the role of faith-based frameworks in responding to modern global crises such as pandemics, wars, and existential threats to civilization. Drawing from Islamic, Christian, Hindu, and interfaith traditions, it analyzes how religious responses have historically offered psychological resilience, moral clarity, and social solidarity in times of disruption. The article investigates how contemporary religious institutions and spiritual leaders have mobilized moral discourse, humanitarian aid, and civilizational narratives to address the crises of COVID-19, armed conflicts, and ecological collapse. By examining case studies from Pakistan and other parts of the Global South, this work emphasizes the potential of faithbased ethics in fostering long-term civilizational renewal. It concludes with recommendations for integrating spiritual paradigms with policy-level crisis management frameworks.