EP 069 - COVID-19 Vaccines, Side Effects, Myths Debunked - Dr Wajid Akhtar & Dr Imran Qureshi

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir poses questions about the COVID-19 vaccines to Dr Wajid Akhtar and Dr Imran Qureshi (Consultant in Infection). 

Topics:

0:00 - Introduction 02:15 - Guests' Qualifications & Credentials 07:49 - The different COVID-19 vaccines and how they differ 09:55 - How were the vaccines developed and approved so quickly? 12:53 - How were the vaccines tested? 16:06 - What ingredients do these vaccines contain? 18:15 - How an mRNA vaccine works. 21:41 - Are there any haram ingredients in the vaccines? 23:51 - Are there any risks and side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccine? 27:51 - Will the vaccines protect against new strains of the virus? 32:21 - There's a high recovery rate so why is there a need for a vaccine? 35:29 - The long-term effects of COVID-19 36:41 - Is the vaccine a must? 39:49 - Have the guests taken the vaccine themselves? 41:21 - Being suspicious of healthcare professionals.  44:14 - Are the governments using the vaccine to track/control people through nano-chips? 47:00 - Does the vaccine change DNA? 47:22 - Will the vaccine become mandatory? 48:47 - Are doctors benefitting financially by recommending the vaccine? 51:11 - Dr. Imran's final thoughts 52:28 - Dr. Wajid's final thoughts 54:45 - Conclusion