An Imam Leads His Congregation Through the Pandemic

Authors

Eliza Griswald, The New Yorker

Document Type

News Article

Publication Date

4-8-2020

Capture Date

6-24-2020

URL

https://www.newyorker.com/news/on-religion/an-imam-leads-his-congregation-through-the-coronavirus-pandemic

Abstract

This article features Imam Idris Abdul-Zahir and his mosque, Masjidullah, and their response to the Coronavirus. The article details the decision of Imam Abdul-Zahir to keep his mosque open during the pandemic. Along with the mosque, other programs have remained open, such as food, childcare, and school programs, including the Masjidullah Early Child Care Academy. The article details Imam Abdul-Zahir’s reasons for keeping his community open, including the physical and spiritual needs of the community.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Griswald, Eliza, "An Imam Leads His Congregation Through the Pandemic" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Doctrine. 12.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-doctrine/12