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United Ulama Council of South Africa (March 15)
Our Beloved Friends,
We’ve written many emails in the last two decades, but none like this. What should our tone be?? Somber, Calming, Ominous…none of the above?
We’ve chosen the Yiddish saying that’s been around awhile: Tracht gut v’zein gut. Think good and it will be good.… Read the rest
The coronavirus is making headlines. Every day. In every part of the world. Everything else has receded into the background. No longer is the virus confined to one province of a country in one corner of the world. It is coming closer by the day, by the hour perhaps, and everyone’s worried.
Some Islamic Rulings regarding Coronavirus (March 14, 2020 English)… Read the rest
(New York, NY) In light of the serious health risks to vulnerable populations, and mindful of the instructions of medical professionals, the Archdiocese of New York has urged the faithful to use their prudential judgment on whether or not to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days during the coronavirus outbreak.… Read the rest
As a reminder, the First Baptist Church of Dallas will be having Sunday School and worship services on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at its normal times of 9:15 and 10:50AM.
In light of recent developments related to COVID-19, however, First Dallas will be taking the steps necessary to comply with the requirements of the order issued by Dallas County regarding Community Gatherings on March 12, 2020, by utilizing various venues available to us.… Read the rest
More than 130,000 confirmed cases. Nearly 5,000 deaths. Entire countries on lockdown. Sporadic access to testing. And no vaccine. Such headlines recall the outlandish scenarios of science-fiction paperbacks, but right now they represent reality as coronavirus grips the world.
Unfortunately, responses to the pandemic also seem lifted from the pages of a sensational novel.
al-Watan News
أصدر الإتحاد العالمي لعلماء المسلمين فتوى تقضي بالتوقف عن صلاة الجمعة وصلاة الجماعة، في أي بلد يتفشّى فيه وباء كورونا.… Read the rest
Actress Kristen Bell posted this image on her Instagram the other day with the caption: “My mom sent me the handwashing blacklight comparison. 30 SECONDS WITH SOAP YALL!!!”
Aside from Bell’s mother’s very relatable, low-key guilt trip in pursuit of clean hands, this image is a reminder that I haven’t been adequately washing my hands for many years.… Read the rest
Dear community members,
Our Sages tell us chamirah sakanta me’isura, that matters of danger need to be taken even more seriously than Torah prohibitions. It is on that note that we urge – for us and all guests visiting Cincinnati – an exceedingly cautious approach to attendance at minyanim and other public events.… Read the rest
