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[see also this earlier, undated guidance]
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh (Peace, Blessings & Mercy of Allah be upon You).
This statement is being reissued on the 22nd of March 2020 at 16:00, and supersedes all previous statements on the subject.… Read the rest
A bloody path was trod to bring religious freedom to modern America. Christian martyrs and patriots secured our God-given right to Freedom of Religion with their suffering and even with their lives. Religious freedom in America is not simply a fundamental right but a foundational one. … Read the rest
Questions and answers with Rav Hershel Schachter shlit”a, regarding situations arising from the coronavirus crisis. Transcribed by Rabbi Pini Dunner (assisted by Michael Bernstein). This transcript has been approved by Rav Hershel Schachter. With many thanks to Rabbi Marc Dratch of the RCA, who posed the questions to Rav Schachter, and to Rabbi Aryeh Richter for adding the footnotes (see PDF download).… Read the rest
Mufti Zameelur Rahman, Birmingham, UK
Some people are asking if it is permissible for men to not attend the masjid for Jamā‘ah or Jumu‘ah on account of fear of being infected by the coronavirus or transmitting it to someone else.
“Sickness” is a valid excuse to not attend Jamā‘ah/Jumu‘ah.… Read the rest
The Corona Virus causes Covid-19, a very dangerous and contagious infection, far more dangerous and contagious than the flu (influenza). Not only individuals with pre-existing conditions are vulnerable. Anyone over age fifty, although robust and healthy, is vulnerable to potentially life-threatening complications.… Read the rest
All over America, many masjids are closed for all activities including daily prayers, Juma’, Janazah and Eza temporarily due to the fear of coronavirus pandemic. Many States have banned all gatherings of 10 and more. The masjid closure during emergencies is in line with both the State requirements and Islamic principles.… Read the rest
A statement regarding the latest developments of COVID-19 outbreak and their impact on the congregational services
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
In light of the new developments of the COVID-19 outbreak (may Allah keep us and all people safe), and in light of the various recommendations of the different authorities, AMJA issued the following statement:
First: AMJA affirms its commitment to the rights of Allah and establishing the symbols of devotion to Him, and its commitment to the sacredness of human life and wellbeing.… Read the rest
[Arabic original; translated by Aymenn Jawad al-Tamimi]
My opinion on closing the mosques on Fridays and the congregations in the Islamic lands because of corona!
I think that is decision is a clear mistake and one should not have to submit to it in the lands of the Muslims.… Read the rest
On March 11th, 2020 the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic, affecting an exceptionally high proportion of the population over a wide geographic area. This declaration signaled that the original goal of containment to affected areas has now shifted to slowing down the spread of the disease in order to ease the burden on overstretched healthcare institutions.
The Majlis: Taha Karaan and MJC — The Greatest Kuffaar of This Era (March 17)… Read the rest
