Muslim bodies urge people to offer namaaz at home in wake of COVID-19

Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has recommended to offer Zuhur at home instead of praying Jumah at mosques. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has earlier on Thursday reported 88 new COVID-19 cases.

New Delhi:In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Thursday urged Muslims to offer Zuhur prayers at home instead of praying Jumah at mosques.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani appealed to the people to follow the lockdown in order to arrest the spread of the virus. He also asked the people to axtend their help to the needy in thses tough times.

"Only four people Imam, Mu'ajin, Khadim and Zuma should offer prayers at the mosque. It's advisable that people should pray at homes",Maulana Arshad Madani.

As far as namaaz is concerned, Madani urged people to pray at their homes and not visit the mosque during the lockdown

"Due to #NovelCoronavirus pandemic, Muslims are recommended to offer Zuhur at home instead of praying Jumah at mosques. DON'T come out for congregational prayers and #StayAtHomeSaveLives. It is mandatory upon all to avoid causing harm to their fellow citizens. #NoJumahInMasjid," AIMPLB tweeted.

"At the same time, don't leave mosques abandoned. Around 4 individuals should remain in mosques to establish the congregational prayers due to the #RightofMasjid," it said in another tweet.

Mukarram Ahmed, Imam Fatehpuri Masjid said it is need of the hour that people offer prayers at their homes and follow the advisory regarding the lockdown.

"Only four people Imam, Mu'ajin, Khadim and Zuma should offer prayers at the mosque. It's advisable that people should pray at homes"

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had earlier on Thursday reported 88 new COVID-19 cases, which is the highest in a single day, taking the total countrywide tally to 694.