“Avoid hugs and handshakes while greeting people”
Srinagar, Mar 18 (KNS): Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Jammu & Kashmir, a conglomerate of religious bodies of J&K, headed by incarcerated Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today asked Imams to deliver brief Arabic sermon during Friday congregations and avoid hugs and handshakes while greeting people.
He also asked the elderly sick persons to stay home and pray there instead of coming to Masjid’s.
A statement issued to KNS reads, “We pray for an atmosphere of peace and health across the world,” the MMU said.
In view of the religious events in J&K, the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema has called upon the Ulema, Khateebs and management of masajids to strictly follow the following guidelines and educate people about them.
The statement also reads: Refrain from organising events which require large gathering,
People must offer Sunnah and Nawafil prayers at home, and leave the masjid shortly after Fardh (obligatory) prayers.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThey must continue with Tilaawat (reading of Qur’an) and Dhikr-o-Adhkaar (remembrance of Allah) at home, Every individual must turn to Allah (SWT) and keep seeking forgiveness of sins.”
The statement also urges people to “Wash hands before entering and leaving the masajids,
Limit felicitation and condolence meetings by shortening the duration period Follow the advice of health experts in letter and spirit”
The statement also asks the traders, shopkeepers and medical store owners must refrain from hoarding soaps and sanitizers
“affluent people are requested to donate sanitizers to masajids, khanqaahs, shrines and imambaras,” it added.
The concerned departments (municipal corporations) must ensure that all the religious sites and the places where religious congregations are held; are sanitised on regular basis. (KNS)