Mosques to Remain Closed Until Further Notice
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-24-2020
Capture Date
7-10-2020
URL
https://www.muis.gov.sg/Media/Media-Releases/24-Mar-20-Mosques-to-remain-closed-until-further-notice
Abstract
This media release from the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) details the recommendations from the Fatwa Committee regarding the closing of Mosques and religious gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The media release discusses topics such as social outreach for vulnerable communities, congregational prayers such as Friday prayers, and other obligations under Islamic law. The media release references sections of the Quran.
WMU ScholarWorks Citation
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore), "Mosques to Remain Closed Until Further Notice" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Law and Public Policy. 92.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-law/92