MUI Fatwa allows Eid Al-Fitr prayer outside the home, specifically for Covid-19 controlled areas

YAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) allows Eid prayer to take place in fields, mosques, or prayer rooms, especially for people living in areas with controlled Covid-19 outbreaks.

An area is considered to be under the control of a Covid-19 outbreak if the rate of transmission of the coronavirus in the region shows a decrease.

This was stated in MUI Fatwa No. 28 of 2020 on the orientation of takbir and Eid prayer during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The fatwa aired on Wednesday (05/13/2020).

“If Muslims are in the Covid-19 controlled region at the time of 1 Shawwal 1441H, one of which is marked by transmission rates showing a downward trend and a policy of facilitating social activities that allow the crowds to rely on credible and trustworthy experts, then Eid Al-Fitr prayers. ” carried out through congregations in the fields, mosques, prayer rooms or other places, “” a copy of the fatwa received is read Kompas.com, Thursday (05/14/2020).

Also, according to MUI Fatwa, people who can pray Eid outside the home are those who live in the Covid-19 free area.

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For example, in a homogeneous rural or limited housing area, or no community is infected with the coronavirus.

Meanwhile, for people living in areas where Covid-19 has not been controlled, Eid prayer can be done at home.

“Eid al-Fitr prayers can be done at home in congregation with family members or individually, especially if you are in the uncontrolled Covid-19 area.”

The implementation of the Eid prayer, both in the mosque and at home, should continue to implement health protocols and prevent possible transmission.

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