This section discusses how Islam deals with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Is it permissible for a healthy person to not fast Ramadan this year so he can drink plenty of water in order to protect themselves from Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Many people ask about the reported supplications (duaas) that they can recite to protect them against coronavirus. Among the reported duaas that one can…
After the outbreak of Coronavirus, the Health World Organization declared a state of emergency. In order to avoid being infected with Coronavirus
The European Council of Imams issued the following statement on how to deal with Coronavirus (COVID 19): Schools have been closed, sports events have been
In light of the new developments of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and in light of the various recommendations of the different authorities, AMJA…
(AMJA) has received questions pertaining to holding Friday sermon and prayer services to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
In this short video, Dr. Mohammed Gamal Abdelnour elaborates on the spiritual and intellectual lessons that we can learn from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Given the extenuating circumstances surround the Coronavirus crisis, the Fiqh Council of North America convened online and has unanimously issued the following statements:
This is to avoid large gatherings in accordance with the recommendations of state governments and health authorities, as well as to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
After closing mosques and suspending Friday and congregational prayers to stop the spread of coronavirus, the muezzins add the phrase Sallu fi Buyutikum (Pray at your homes) instead of Come to Prayer and Come to Prosperity. Is there any evidence for this formula in the sources?
Question: What guidelines should we observe with regard to Islamic funerals in the present Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis? Answer: In responding to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states: Before addressing this issue, allow me to first briefly state the purpose and […]
The AMJA has received several inquiries regarding the rights of Muslims who die while infected with COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). In response, the AMJA…
During the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the world realized that there is an absolute power that manages the whole world.
Watch this video by Dr. Muzzammil Siddiqi in which he talks about interfaith solidarity during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The video was streamed..
Question: Can Muslim medical professionals be exempt from fasting if fasting could potentially endanger the treatment of Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients? Answer: Answering your question, Dr. Jasser Auda, Professor and Al-Shatibi Chair of Maqasid Studies at the International Peace College South Africa, states: Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam and it is an obligation […]
The world is witnessing some tough times these days, with the appearance of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Does Coronavirus have anything to do with the end times?
What is the ruling concerning Tarawih prayers in the midst of the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic? Should we pray tarawih at home? Can we hold the mushaf behind the imam?
What is the Islamic rule regarding holding funeral prayer for an absent deceased led by an Imam through a live broadcast to avoid Coronavirus?
Is it permissible to postpone fasting during Ramadan this year and when one is safe from Coronavirus (COVID-19), one would fast for thirty days?
