DHAKA, March 13, 2020 (BSS) – Imams of mosques across the country urged
the devotees to remain alert about the novel coronavirus while giving
religious sermon “khutba” before the Jummah prayers today.
At the call of Islamic Foundation (IF), Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National
Mosque Mufti Mawlana Mohibullahil Baki Nadvi gave directives about the
coronavirus and offered a special doa and mujanat after the Jummah prayers at
the mosque, said an IF press release.
State Minister for Religious Affairs Advocate Sheikh Md Abdullah was
present on the occasion. Besides, officials and employees of the IF were also
present.
Earlier, the Islamic Foundation requested all mosque authorities across the
country to arrange discussion on what to do or not to do during the Jummah
khutba in light with the Islam to keep the mankind, including Muslims,
protected and safe from coronavirus and to help them remain alert.
It said the spread of coronavirus has turned into a ‘pandemic’ across the
world including China, Italy and Iran while three individuals were detected
with the COVID-19 in Bangladesh.
Responding to the call of the IF, discussions were held at mosques across
the country over the issue.