15.03.2020
19.07.1441
Guidelines given by ACJU regarding the prevention of Corona Virus (COVID -19) spreading
- Refrain from all gatherings including performing Jumu’ah, 05 times congregational prayers at Masjid and public locations.
- Azan should be called out at the prescribed times at the Masjid. At the end of Azan the following should be pronounced “Sallu Fee Rihaalikum” (Offer you prayers at your respective premises) (Sahih Muslim – 697).
- The Imam and the Muazzin of the Masjid shall offer their prayers congregationally at their respective Masjids.
- Obligatory prayers should be offered at the residences. Special attention should be given to the offering of Sunnah prayers, Tahajjud, Dhuha, charity, voluntary fasts and other voluntary acts of worship. Extra effort should be made to abstain from sins.
- Parents should pay special attention in engaging their children in activities such as recitation of Qur’an, Dua, etc. The vacation should be used to teach them good habits and should refrain from going on trips and playing in the streets.
- It is a Sunnah to offer Salam and make Musafaha while greeting each other. However, the Medical experts have advised that the COVID-19 virus spreads rapidly by the touching of hands; hence, it is advisable to limit the greetings to the pronunciation of Salam without Musafaha.
- It is an obligation to fulfill the rights of the Janaza in the appropriate manner, as per the teachings of Islam. Due to the prevailing situation, it is advised to suffice with observing the obligatory acts while fulfilling the Janaza burial practices.
- It is our duty to pray for the quick recovery of the victims of this virus, COVID-19. We should also offer our assistance to these victims in any manner possible.
- We should pray the Almighty Allah to eradicate this virus from our Mother Land and all other countries across the globe.
- Propagation of false and unauthentic messages through social media should be completely avoided.
Note: All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama has provided the above ‘guidelines’ considering the reports of the Health Ministry of Sri Lanka, World Health Organization (WHO), International Islamic Scholars and the Verdicts from Other Ulama Councils on the matter of COVID-19.
“Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.”
Ash Shaikh M.M.A. Mubarak
General Secretary – ACJU
