Muslim groups issues guidelines for Masjid committees ahead of re-opening of mosques in Karnataka
Bengaluru: In the wake of the State government’s plans to re-open places of worship starting June 1, several Islamic organizations and Muslim groups have sent out guidelines to mosque committees to ensure the implementation of government regulations.
In a joint press statement, the organizations have sent out 11 guidelines to the Mosque committees urging them to follow the guidelines and take necessary health precautions, maintain safety standards in the wake of the spread of the deadly virus.
“Coronavirus pandemic is continuing to spread fast and is not likely to end anytime soon, therefore the government has decided to normalize the daily conducts of life. In this situation, it is the responsibility of Masjid committees to ensure the implementation of Government regulations, take necessary health precautions, maintain safety standards, and make sure people coming to the masjid for prayers practice it” the joint statement added.
The guidelines urged the committees to not use masjid carpets and ablution tanks adding that if it was not possible to remove the carpets proper cleanliness and hygiene should be followed. It also asked the committees to completely stop the use of towels and topis in the mosques.
The second guideline-directed the committees to ensure that the floor of the mosques is cleaned regularly with Phenyl, Dettol, or other disinfectants. It also added that people should avoid using mosque toilets and latrines as much as possible and that it should be cleaned using Phenyl, Dettol, and other disinfectants.
It also called on people to perform wudhu at home and to bring their own prayer mats to the mosque for offering the prayers.
“Before entering the masjid clean your hands with sanitizer, soap, or hand wash. Ensure social distancing while entering and leaving the masjid and wear a mask while coming to the Masjid” the statement added while adding that people should also avoid hugging and handshakes in the Masjid.
It also urged people to spend the least time in the Masjid and added that they should prefer praying Sunnat and Nawafil prayers at home while praying farz namaz at mosques.
“Imams and Khateebs are requested to keep the Farz namaz and Jumma khutbah short” it stated.
“Maintain social distancing during Farz namaz. Keep a distance of at least 3 feet between each person. Create marking for these in the masjid rows before itself. During these days, if required more than one jamaat can be organized for Jumma namaz in different timings. Old aged men, children, and people who are having cough, cold, or fever should not come to the Masjid. Be careful while coughing or sneezing and take all precautions. Also, avoid coughing, sneezing, or spitting in public places” it further added.
The press statement was issued jointly by Ameer-e-Shariat – Hazrat Sagheer Ahmed Khan Sb Rashadi, Dr. K. Rehman Khan, Moulana Mufti Iftikhar Ahmed Qasmi, Moulana Mufti Aslam Rashadi, Moulana Muhammad Maqsood Imran Rashadi, Dr. Mohammed Saad Belgami, Moulana Syed Shabbir Ahmed Nadvi, Moulana Qari Muhammad Zulfikhar Raza Noori, Moulana Ejaz Ahmed Nadvi, Moulana Zainul Abiden Rashadi, Mufti Shamsuddin Bijli Qasmi, Moulana Abdur Raheem Rashidi, Moulana Abdul Qadir Shah Wajid.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
