The National Secretariat of the Ansar ud Deen
Society of Nigeria has suspended activities at its mosques nationwide with
immediate effect due to health concerns caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 in
Nigeria.
A statement issued on Thursday by the group National
Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Sola Hassan, said all weekly Asalatu, Jum'ah
prayers and any gathering of up to 50 people has been put on hold.
According to the statement, "The National
Executive Council, the Trustees and the National Council of Missioners, with
heavy hearts and a deep sense of responsibility, hereby announce the suspension
of all mosque activities particularly the weekly Asalatu, Jum'ah prayers and
any gathering of up to 50 people."
The statement titled: 'Suspension of Mosque
activities due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)’, said the suspension of activities
shall take immediate effect until further notice.
Ansar ud deen Society said: "The decision was
informed by the menacing spread of the novel virus codenamed COVID-19 and Fatwa
by world Islamic bodies taking cognisance of the Islamic principles of
preservation of life, prevention of harm, and proactive response to impending
danger.”
The society said it shall abide by the government
recommendations, and would update members and mosque users of any change in the
suspension of activities.
"We acknowledge that many of our members and
mosque users might find this unprecedented decision very uncomfortable, but we
should please be reassured that this is for the good of the community and in
compliance with the Islamic response to epidemic pandemic.
"We encourage all to continue their regular
prayers at home; observe personal hygiene and be consistent with their morning
and evening Adhkar.
“May Allah have mercy on the Ummah, the entire
community and humanity in general," it said.
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