Week 9: Islamic Law and COVID by Rose Aslan

Week 9: Islamic Law and COVID by Rose Aslan https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9 Questions: 1. Define: What is a fatwa, where did you find this in the reading? 2. What is the premise of the ruling given by the fatwa? 3. In what ways do they refer to Islamic sources to make their ruling about measure 4. How do they refer to public health experts and institutions (such as the WHO or CDC) 5. What health measures coupled with religious rituals measures do they recommend Muslims take? 6. Do they recommend closing mosques and stopping Friday (Jum’uah) prayers? If so, what is their reasoning. 7. Do they quote any Qur’anic verses or hadith? If so, what function do they play in explaining their ruling? Add one or more posts below your group's column. You can add text answering the questions collaboratively, you can add a doodle, an image, or whatever else will help shed light on the ruling assigned to your group. en-us 2020-10-27 04:49:12 UTC 2020-11-20 23:32:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/483252609/474be2882efde57b3133ffd85d1c43c4/2AP1TD2_b598c7937e0cb7c3ddb3d98f6d897d82.jpg United Arab Emirates Council for Fatwa raslan1 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/864403502 1) Its a religion obligation for the society to listen to public health directions. If you are sick at all, stay home and you won't be around in a mosque or any other religious gatherings. Anyone suffering from respiratory conditions must pray at home instead.

2) It is everyone
3) They refer to muslim ruling where in they give the religious leader the say on what rules the people should obey. It is passed down through the govern
4) Says to strictly adhere to all health regulations outlined by health experts and institutions. does not say anything else regarding WHO or CDC.
5) Make sure to quarantine in order to prevent the spread of illness. The document quoted Abu Hurayah, a messenger of God, who said "do not enter land afflicted with epidemic and if you are in the land afflicted with it, don't leave."

]]> 2020-10-27 04:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/864403502 Wifaqul Ulama (United Kingdom) raslan1 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/864403503 2020-10-27 04:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/864403503 Grand Ayatollah Sistani (Iraq) and Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America raslan1 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/864403506
http://ijtihadnet.com/ayatollah-sistanis-advices-over-coronavirus/

and

https://connect.imam-us.org/acton/rif/26493/s-015c-2003/-/l-sf-contact-000d:17f/l-sf-contact-000d/showPreparedMessage?utm_term=Click%20here&utm_campaign=Advisory%20Announcement%20Regarding%20Coronavirus%20(COVID-19)%20&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-Advisory%20Announcement%20Regarding%20Coronavirus%20(COVID-19)%20-_-Click%20here&sid=TV2:JIncq9Hkn

]]> 2020-10-27 04:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/864403506 Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA), American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP), Islamic Society of North America, (ISNA) and Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) raslan1 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/864403511 2020-10-27 04:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/864403511 Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA), “A statement regarding the latest developments of COVID-19 outbreak and their impact on the congregational services”: raslan1 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/864403513 2020-10-27 04:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/864403513 Islamic Religious Council of Singapore raslan1 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/866726884

]]> 2020-10-27 17:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/866726884 Question 1 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867515336 A fatwa is a non-binding opinion given by an individual for one to help better navigate difficult situations.]]> 2020-10-27 20:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867515336 Question 2 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867515700 The premise for these advisory's to be given is due to the risk and dangers of spreading Covid-19 amongst one another during religious ceremonies.]]> 2020-10-27 20:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867515700 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867515996 1. A fatwa is a non-binding legal opinion. Although, the word fatwa is not specifically used

2. Detailed discussions have taken place between Ulamā and Health experts over the last 24 hours regarding the COVID-19 response.

3. They refer to "from this hadith", broken down by specific quantities of people (ex: 1 Imam and one male adult or child", "Imam and 2 male adults or children", etc.)

4. Public Health England is mentioned. "We have to review the latest medical advice and balance it against the teachings and commandments of Islām."

5. The minimum congregation requirement for Jumuāh (Friday) prayers is 4 adult (male) individuals i.e. Imām + 3 (others). Sunnāh and other non-obligatory prayers should be done at Home.

Those who are isolated at home should pray the Dhohar Salāh on Friday instead of Jumuāh.

They have 17 measures set up for people who are "at risk", including people with cancer, heart disease, asthma, etc.

6. The mosques are closed. However it says that there is a minimum congregation requirement.

7. Hadith is quoted trying to display procedural measures over placement of people in the mosque. ]]> 2020-10-27 20:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867515996 Question 3 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867516317 They reference that protecting people by "avoiding life threatening dangers" is one of the base fundamentals of the Qur'an based on the prophet's experience, therefor its more important to protect people then it is to go to the religious gatherings.]]> 2020-10-27 20:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867516317 Question 4 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867516680 Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) North American Imam Federation (NAIF)]]> 2020-10-27 20:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867516680 Question 5 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867516963 The fatwas recommended cancelling most things to avoid crowding and spread, and to hold video conferencing instead. Also it mentions basic Covid guidelines such as don't come into direct contact with other people.]]> 2020-10-27 20:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867516963 1. A fatwa is a non-binding legal opinion issued by qualified Muslims scholars to guide people. https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867525150 2020-10-27 20:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867525150 3. They refer to the teachings of the Prophet and also take information from textual sources read by scholars. https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867539577 2020-10-27 20:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867539577 Question 6 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867552111 They believe that mosques if continuing their programs should do so within the certain guidelines and protocols. ]]> 2020-10-27 20:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867552111 Question 1 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867552452 A fatwa is a non-binding religious ruling that is justified on the basis of a hadith or the Qu’ran.]]> 2020-10-27 20:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867552452 Question #3 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867553683 Allah Almighty Says in the Holy Quran: "And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits"
The Qur’an quoted Prophet Ibrahim (p) as saying, “It is He who created me and He will guide me It is He who gives me food and drink and heals me when I am sick. He will cause me to die and will bring me back to life.” [The Holy Quran 26:78–81]

]]> 2020-10-27 20:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867553683 Question 6 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867554664 They recommend closing mosques, they also mention cancelling all congressional prayers, which would include stuff such as Sunday school and mass gatherings for Friday prayer.]]> 2020-10-27 20:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867554664 4. They refer to the Ministry of Health and their response to Covid. They also mention how Covid is making it more critical to close public spaces https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867556213 2020-10-27 20:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867556213 5. Based on the Prophet s.a.w. people should take preventative measures so that the sick do not infect the healthy. They also say to avoid close contact and if infected with disease, you are permitted to not attend Friday prayer. Also avoid shaking hands in general. https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867558159 2020-10-27 20:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867558159 Question 7 https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867559020 They mention "During these stressful times, all believers should find comfort in this verse: “Say: Nothing will happen to us except what Allah has decreed for us! And He is our Protector; let the believers put their trust in Him!”", we don't know if its from the Qur'an or a Hadith, but it seems to be from one of those.]]> 2020-10-27 20:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867559020 6. It says that it is the job of the mosque to keep unwell people from entering The Fatwa Committee recommends the closure of all public spaces including mosques if there is a wider spread of Covid. If this is declared it will be considered an emergency situation. It advises Muslims to strengthen their faith in these hard times and take any necessary preventative measures to stop the spread. https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867566433 2020-10-27 20:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867566433 7.Congregational prayers can become non-obligatory due to legal exceptions. This includes supererogatory prayers, communal or individual obligations… (fardu kifayah or fardu ain)” [12]. The religiously valid excuses that can render congregational prayers non-obligatory can also be accepted as valid excuses to not attend Friday prayers.”[13] https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867593674 2020-10-27 20:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/raslan1/jkp8qf0lta6437e9/wish/867593674