COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

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We've compiled a list of news sources that show how countries and communities are using Islamic law to respond to COVID-19 (coronavirus).

COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

Image representing a virus Image credit: Wikimedia Commons

We've compiled a list of news sources that show how countries and communities are using Islamic law to respond to COVID-19 (coronavirus).

COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announces that the Kingdom will impose strict limits on this year’s Hajj in order to protect the health and safety of pilgrims. Several … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah declares that the country will imposes strict limits on this year’s hajj, only allowing Saudi pilgrims and those from other countries already inside … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

The Black Death in the Middle East and Central Asia

By Stuart Borsch[1] This analysis of the Black Death in the Middle East and Central Asia consists of two sections: SECTION ONE sums up results found via (1) Table of … Continue reading The Black Death in the Middle East and Central Asia

A Tale of Two Contagions: Science, Imperialism, and the 1883 Cholera in Egypt

By Christopher Rose At Cairo, sanitary matters are nearly at a standstill; the executive administration cannot enforce their orders. On Saturday last, the bad feeling … nearly stirred up a … Continue reading A Tale of Two Contagions: Science, Imperialism, and the 1883 Cholera in Egypt

COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

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Indonesia's Ulema Council issues a fatwā allowing Muslims to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Indonesia's Chairman of the Fatwā Board, Hasanuddin, announces stipulations for Eid … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

“It was a Memorable Day” – Plague Gatherings and their Critics

By Younus Mirza The Grand Umayyad mosque in Damascus played an instrumental role in the various responses to droughts and plagues. It is here that the great hadith collection of … Continue reading “It was a Memorable Day” – Plague Gatherings and their Critics

COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

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Muslim communities around North America create COVID-19 mutual aid task forces during Ramadan. Philadelphia imām grapples with the decision to close mosque amid COVID-19 concerns. U.S Muslim inmates face new … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup