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Saudi Arabia’s main religious body has asked Muslims around the world to refrain from praying or breaking their fast in the upcoming month of Ramadan in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The government-controlled Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday that the country’s Council of Senior Scholars had said that because large crowds in one place were the main cause of the spread of the disease, Muslims should avoid such meetings. .
Saudi Arabia, which is mostly Sunni, has taken steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, including closing the country’s mosques, including the holiest mosques for Muslims in Mecca and Medina. On March 20, prayers were suspended in the outer courtyards of two mosques in Mecca and Medina, two of the most sacred places for Muslims.
The Saudi Arabian authorities have reportedly taken steps to prevent coronavirus infections. In addition to daily prayers at the mosque premises, Friday prayers were also postponed.
At least 4,900 people have been infected with the coronavirus in Saudi Arabia, and as of April 14, 65 people had died.
The authorities of the General Secretariat of the Saudi Arabian Scholars Council have asked for a series of recommendations for Muslims around the world. These include adhering to decisions issued by the governments of their respective countries to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, offering all prayers at home, including Tarabih, if the government advises, and avoiding social gatherings during sahri and iftar.
Earlier on Friday, the Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh of Saudi Arabia said that if prayers in mosques could not be performed as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus, Ramadan Tarabeeh’s prayers could be offered at home. He added that this also applies to Eid prayers.
Authorities opposed the protest with all available police, special services and military forces. “However, religious leaders in some parts of the country have been protesting against the coronavirus in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the President of Pakistan and some of the country’s top religious leaders agreed on Saturday that the country’s mosques could be kept open for the next month of Ramadan if health policies are respected.The deal was reached after a long meeting in Islamabad.
These include maintaining social distance between people who come to pray, wearing a face mask, and praying outside when possible. It was also mentioned that old and sick people should not come to the mosque.
Before Ramadan begins next week, Pakistani authorities are apparently trying to strike a balance between religious traditions and the restrictions imposed to prevent coronavirus infection.
Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s top Shiite leader, said fasting was not obligatory for Muslims during Ramadan if there was a risk of harm to health.
At least 74,000 people have been infected with the coronavirus in Iran and more than 4,060 have died, according to official figures. Source: BBC Bangla.
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