How were lepers viewed in ancient Israel? People afflicted with leprosy in ancient times often experienced a heartbreakingly slow death.
وَإِذَا ٱقْتَرَبَ مِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ ،‏ وَجَبَ عَلَيْهِ أَنْ يُنَادِيَ :‏ « نَجِسٌ ،‏ نَجِسٌ !‏ » .‏