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Countries and communities around the world are working to contain COVID-19 and mitigate its effects. Religious communities use digital tools, such as Zoom, to host services, lead classes on spiritual cultivation, and build community amidst mosque closures. North American Muslims change funerary rites in response to the contagious nature of COVID-19. Ulama’ of Al-Azhar University issue fatwa banning congregational prayers.

Countries and communities around the world are working to contain COVID-19 and mitigate its effects. The following digest represents a variety of sources in which Islamic law was invoked in the decision making process.
Kuwait amends the adhan to urge prayer at home amidst mosque closures. Egypt closes all mosques, nationwide, in light of COVID-19. Mosques from Istanbul to Mogadishu wrestle with decisions to close in light of coronavirus.
Worshippers around the world risk infection with communal prayer, defying orders to pray at home.