Hyderabad: With Ramzan around the corner and COVID-19 cases resurface, mosques in the city began to emphasize again COVID-19 protocols with more seriousness. While many have once again put up signs asking Muslims to wear masks and keep their distance during prayers, others are also making public announcements to inform them about the consequences of not doing their part in fighting the virus.
Mufti Abdullah Qasmi of the Sufa Masjid in Tolichowki said: “We take all precautions such as social distance and we announce every Namaaz and emphasize the importance of wearing masks.” He further said that people have been responding positively for the past three to four days and wearing masks and maintaining distance. “They also stopped bringing small children and senior citizens after the announcements were made,” he said. saisat.com
The imam of Masjid Kahf in Banjara Hills said that even in areas where people are not highly trained, they sincerely obey. Regarding the Taraweeh (special night prayers during Ramzan), he said: ‘The government has not yet issued any notice, yet we will abide by all the norms and the rules given during Shab-e-Barat. ”
In fact, the Imam also said that the wuzu (ablution) area of the mosque was closed and that people were being asked to do so from home. Imam Sajid of the Masjid-e-Qutub Shahi in Lakdikapul also said that they have given a separate small place for travelers to do ablution. He added, “Still, it’s better if you do ablution from home.”
Taraweeh Tension for Hyderabadis
“We have only one concern, which is that the Masjids are not shut down during Ramzan and that we end up missing a year’s Taraweeh,” said Abdus Sami, a student who regularly prays at Alamgir Masjid in Hyderabad.
The unclear situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused concern among Muslims in the city. “The spread of the virus has not affected people so far in a big way, so we hope that our religious gatherings in Ramzan will not be affected,” he added.
Another citizen, who did not want the name, said: ‘We are not afraid to catch COVID-19, but we are worried about our family members being old. We therefore ask that everyone who has any symptoms should be careful and not come for Taraweeh, ”he said. siasat.com.
Respond to local concerns namazis (fans) with COVID-19 increasing affairs and Ramzan approaching, Imams of masjids responded positively to this. Sufa Masjid’s Imam Mufti Abdullah said: ‘There is nothing to worry about as long as we adhere to the norms and make sure COVID-19 does not spread, ”he said.
Source: The Siasat Daily