The Islamic Shura Council of Southern California STRONGLY urges the Muslim Community not to offer congregational Friday prayers (Salatul Jumuah) this week in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19. In conjunction with scholarly consultation with the Board of Imams and medical discussions on this topic with a physician task force, all congregants are advised to pray the noon prayer (Salatuz Zuhr) at home or work. … Read the rest
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“The world is a narrow bridge, the important thing is to not be afraid.” – Rav Nachman of Breslov
Today we learned of the first verified COVID-19 case in the State of Maine. After outbreaks in other parts of our country, it was inevitable that this virus would arrive in our backyard, and now we must respond in ways that are appropriate for our community.… Read the rest
Writing about events while they are happening is always a bit dangerous. It’s easy to encourage over-reactions and reinforce unhelpful panic in our hearts. That said, the COVID 19 coronavirus provides us with an opportunity to think about how we respond to anxiety.… Read the rest
Peace be with you!
We are experiencing days of great concern and growing anxiety, days when human fragility and the vulnerability of supposed security in technology are undermined worldwide by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), to which all the most significant activities, such as the economy, business, work, travel, tourism, sport and even worship, are bowing, and whose contagion also significantly limits the freedom of space and movement.… Read the rest
Question from Dr. Yizhar Hess, Director General of the Masorti Movement: In light of the spread of the corona virus, is it permissible to listen to the Megillah reading “live” via telephone, radio, television or Facebook?
Responsum: I am replying in brief since the matter is urgent, and since I am in the middle of a trip to the United States and have no books.… Read the rest
Dear Friends,
The recent rise of a new strain of coronavirus weighs heavy on our hearts and minds. Many of you are thinking about how you can support the people in your congregations and communities who are most vulnerable. You may be worrying about anything from changing rituals to changing travel plans.… Read the rest
March 6, 2020
Pastors and Leaders in Seattle Presbytery,
It is time to cancel regular worship.
Eliana and I, as pastoral leaders in this presbytery lament this conclusion, but believe in our hearts that it’s in the best interest of our community, our neighbors, our parishioners, our family, and our friends. … Read the rest
All Praise Be to Allah, and May His Blessings and Peace Be on the Messenger of Allah,
The Assembly of Muslim Jurists in America (AMJA) received several inquiries regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the proper response by the masjids and individual Muslims.… Read the rest
The world headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses is closely monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (known as COVID-19). We know from Bible prophecy that pestilence is a notable feature of the last days. (Luke 21:11) When there is an outbreak of disease, it is wise to take practical measures to protect ourselves as well as others.—… Read the rest
