The council of Imams and Ulama, Kaduna state chapter, has suspended the congregational Friday and five daily prayers whose population exceeded 20 persons until further notice due to COVID- 19 pandemic.
Secretary General of the council, Malam Yusuf Arrigasiyyu, stated this in a statement Tuesday in Kaduna.
“We advice all Juma’at Mosque and all five daily prayers whose population exceeds 20 to suspend congregational prayers until further notice.
“The council insisted that this directive is in accordance with the teaching of Prophet Muhammad, may peace and mercy of Allah be upon him.”
He also urged all Muslims to adhere strictly to all precautionary advice against the spread of COVID- 19 in Nigeria.
“We also urge the people of Kaduna state to ensure strict adherence to public health advises at all times to avoid contracting and spreading of corona virus.”
Arrigassiyu said the council appreciated the proactive measures taken by the Kaduna state government to curtail the spread of the virus.
The council appealed to well to do individuals to assist their neighbours, who might find it difficult to take care of themselves, at this very difficult period.
“The council also appealed to Muslims to intensify prayers for Allah’s intervention so that the coronavirus case never finds its way to Kaduna state and all other parts of Nigeria. We also pray for the cure of those already infected,” Arrigassiyu said (NAN.
