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MUI advises Muslims to pray at home as Indonesia sees increasing COVID-19 cases
“Muslims in areas with a high number of [COVID-19] cases are advised to refrain from performing Friday and regular prayers in public places,” Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) deputy chairman Muhyiddin said on Thursday as quoted by tempo.co.
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A mosque worker fixes a physical distancing mark on the floor of the Cut Meutia Mosque in Central Jakarta recently. (JP/Seto Wardhana)
Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) deputy chairman Muhyiddin Junaidi has advised Muslims to pray at home as COVID-19 cases in the nation have shown several spikes over the past few months.
“Muslims in areas with a high number of [COVID-19] cases are advised to refrain from performing Friday and regular prayers in public places,” Muhyiddin said on Thursday as quoted by tempo.co.
Indonesia saw another record-high of 3,861 daily virus cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of infections nationwide to 207,203.
As for Muslims in areas with a low number of cases, Muhyiddin suggested they pay attention to health protocols and implement them when performing prayers in public places.
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He also reminded Muslims to carry out more good deeds by helping other people in need through zakat (alms) as well as donations.
Muhyiddin also asked preachers to help educate Muslims on the importance of health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic through sermons.
He also encouraged all Muslims to say a certain prayer, asking for God's protection from the infection. (dpk)
