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Fatwa on precautionary measures in dealing with the Covid-19 (English)

Fatwa on precautionary measures that should be undertaken by mosques in dealing with the transmission of Covid-19.

Last updated 21 February 2025

ADMINISTRATION OF MUSLIM LAW ACT

(CHAPTER 3, SECTION 32)

FATWA ISSUED BY FATWA COMMITTEE, ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS COUNCIL OF SINGAPORE

Fatwa

Fatwa background

Main principles

a. Religious textual evidence on need to contain spread of plague

b. Religious concession to not attend Friday prayers and congregational prayers for those with religious excuse

c. The role of maqāṣid in providing religious guidance for emergency situations such as during a disease outbreak

Fatwa decision