Practicing Islam in the time of COVID-19

Authors

Ahmad Kutty, Islamic Institute of Toronto
Faisal Kutty, The Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, Barry University
The Star

Document Type

News Article

Publication Date

3-26-2020

Capture Date

7-10-2020

URL

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2020/03/26/practicing-islam-in-the-time-of-covid-19.html

Abstract

This article/opinion piece discusses the issue of mosques choosing to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sharia law, specifically the preservation of life is discussed. The authors cite and quote the Prophet, along with Caliph Umar Ibn Khattab, in support of social distancing and closing mosques during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Kutty, Ahmad; Kutty, Faisal; and The Star, "Practicing Islam in the time of COVID-19" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Doctrine. 52.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-doctrine/52