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
Author: Abigail Carson (Page 7 of 10)
Question:
What is the ruling on attending Jumu’ah and congregational prayers and, for the masjid management, the ruling on opening the masjids to accommodate, to full capacity, those who desire to attend Jumu’ah and congregational prayers, if the authorities allow it, during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic?… Read the rest
Grace and peace to All in this Eastertide,
Let’s be real. I have had it with this virus. I’m tired of staying home alone. I miss my family and friends. Zoom church has lost its luster. I yearn to be in church, preaching a live sermon, singing beautiful hymns, praying with people around me, and schmoozing at coffee hour.… Read the rest
Question:
Can we sell products for higher prices (price gouging) during COVID-19 pandemic?
Answer:
Basically — and especially during this crisis and under these circumstances — people should assist their brothers and sisters in faith by lending them a helping hand and not exploiting their wants and needs by raising prices and monopolizing products.… Read the rest
Take the necessary precautions; don’t be reckless and don’t risk spreading the disease, but also don’t forget the fundamental Christian duty to help others.
The coronavirus pandemic is confusing and frightening for hundreds of millions of people. That is not surprising. Many around the world are sick and many others have died.… Read the rest
Most Rev. Anthony Fisher, Archdiocese of Sydney: Easter and Holy Week Announcements (April 24, 2020)… Read the rest
All praise is due to Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon His Messenger, his family, his Companions, and those who followed.
The Resident Fatwa Committee of AMJA has received several questions concerning Taraweeh (tarāweeḥ) prayers in the midst of the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic as well as the stay-at-home orders which have been imposed on people to varying degrees.… Read the rest
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
The Resident Fatwa Committee of AMJA has received several questions concerning the issue of cremating bodies of those who have died as a result of Covid-19/Coronavirus. After deliberation and consultation, the Committee issued the following fatwa:
There is no disagreement among Muslims concerning the default ruling in this matter; in Islam, the cremation of corpses is considered mutilation and is thus prohibited.… Read the rest
The Covid19 pandemic has spread throughout the world and shows little sign of ending. Here in Japan, we have entered a new stage with the announcement of the state of emergency.
First, I wish to express our sincerest condolences to those in Japan and the rest of the world, who have passed on due to Covid19 pandemic.
Question:
Knowing that a stay-at-home order has been imposed in most U.S. states for two weeks, with the possibility of an unknown extension, is it permissible for us to buy food, cleaning products, and essential medical supplies in bulk, that will last a month or more, for the family, while knowing that such bulk purchases are in excess of daily need and reduce the market inventory (in some stores depleting it completely), which prevents others from purchasing what they need?… Read the rest
