The Prophet mentioned the plague and said: "It is an abiding punishment or chastisement that was sent upon a group of the children of Isra'il. So when it occurs in a land while you are in it, then do not leave it. And when it occurs in a land while you are not in it, then do not enter it."
Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1065 In-book : Book 10, Hadith 101 English translation : Vol. 2, Book 5, Hadith 1065
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