A database for comparative study
All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and salutations be upon the Prophet ﷺ.
In light of the masāsjid being shut down due to the COVID-19 crisis and the upcoming Eid prayers, the Fiqh Council encourages that Muslims pray Ṣalāt al-Eid in their homes with their own families (or individually in case one is living by onself), and there is no need for a khuṭbah.… Read the rest
COVID-19 is opportunistic. It looks for opportunities to jump species, to spread from one person to another.
Some environments provide excellent conditions for the virus to spread. Think of cruise ships, prisons, migrant work camps, nursing homes, an aircraft carrier, homeless shelters, subways, meat packing plants.
Virginia Conference, United Methodist Church
Most Rev. Anthony Fisher, Archdiocese of Sydney: Step One of the Relaxation of Restrictions (May 13, 2020)… Read the rest
In recent weeks, police have arrested several pastors for holding services during the coronavirus pandemic. In response, national advocacy organizations have sued local and state officials complaining that orders to shut down worship services discriminate against churches and violate the First Amendment rights of Christians.… Read the rest
