Countries and communities around the world are working to contain COVID-19 and mitigate its effects. The following digest represents a variety of sources in which law, particularly Islamic law, was invoked in the decision making process. All roundups can be found at this link.
- Religious communities use digital tools, such as Zoom, to host services, lead classes on spiritual cultivation, and build community amidst mosque closures.
- North American Muslims change funerary rites in response to the contagious nature of COVID-19.
- Ulama’ of Al-Azhar University issue fatwā banning congregational prayers.