SUMMARY OF THE CORONAVIRUS ULAMA AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS’ SUMMIT

March 22, 2020

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

On 26th Rajab 1441 AH (21st March 2020), a summit was held at Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda (Blackburn). It was attended by a large number of respected scholars and esteemed jurists from across the UK as well as specialist doctors and scientists. The summit explored Coronavirus and its implications. After carefully considering the nature of this contagious and rapidly spreading virus and its impact on lives, together with the societal, religious and political implications, scholars agreed the following:

1. Muslims should turn to Allah Almighty, repent and seek forgiveness, give charity and supplicate. Tahajjud Salah is
encouraged, and Islamic practices should be implemented within the home environment.

2. In accordance with the Government and Public Health England guidelines, all Muslims and Citizens of the UK should
adopt social distancing. Other precautionary measures, such as implementing hygiene and reducing travel, should
also be taken.

3. A full Masjid closure should be avoided, unless the Government requires us to do so (Statutory advice & guidance).

4. As the deadly virus has spread quickly and is easily passing from person to person, there is an urgent need to take
further measures to stem the spread. Therefore, it would be justified to perform Salah in one’s own home. However,
a limited group (four or five) of appropriately selected individuals should continue to undertake five times Adhan
and Salah at the Masjid.

5. Those performing Salah at home should set aside specific times for Salah and be punctual. It is sufficient to perform
Zuhr Salah in lieu of Jumu’ah Salah.

6. In the interest of maintaining unity in the community and the gravity of the subject matter, everyone should respect
each other’s opinions in this regard and should not belittle the opinions of others.

7. Those with elderly parents or vulnerable members of the family should consider it an honour to take care of them
whilst taking the necessary social isolation and safety precautions.

8. If anyone receives messages regarding this disease, they should refrain from forwarding on without investigating
their accuracy. Furthermore, one should abstain from making jokes about the virus or any illness.

9. Imams should continue with their advices and lectures via the Masjid transmission system and other broadcasting
mediums. They should communicate the sensitivity of the current situation as well as encourage complete reliance
upon Allah Almighty.

The aforementioned measures are being taken with great sadness and concern. They are interim measures, which the respected scholars will continuously review. May Allah Almighty protect us and the entire Ummah from all types of calamities. Ameen.

Signatories
Mufti Umar Faruq, Darululoom London Mawlana Saeed, Darululoom Bradford Mufti Sulaiman Lasania, Islamic Dawah Academy Leicester
Mufti Shabbir Ahmad, Darululoom Blackburn Mawlana Fadhl Haq, Jamiah al-Kauthar, Lancaster Mufti Muhammad Saleh, Masjid Nurul Islam, Blackburn
Mufti Ikramul Haq, Darululoom Blackburn Mufti Saiful Islam, Jamiah Khatamun Nabiyyeen, Bradford Mufti Zubair Butt, Darul Ifta Bradford
Mufti Yusuf Sacha, Darul Ifta Batley Mawlana Margoob Ahmad Lajpuri, Masjid Bilal Dewsbury Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam, Darul Ifta Leicester
Mufti Muhammad Tahir Wadi, Darululoom Bury Mawlana Abdurraheem Limbada, Raheemi Academy Bolton Mufti Siraj Ahmad, Darululoom Blackburn
Mufti Abdussamad, Darululoom Blackburn Doctor Mufti Abdurrahman Mangera, Darul Ifta London Mufti Muhammad Ali Falahi, Darululoom Blackburn
Mufti Zakariyah Akoodi, Madinah Masjid Batley Mawlana Yusuf Shabbir, Islamic Portal Blackburn Mawlana Rafiq Sufi, Muslim Youth Centre Blackburn
Mufti Ibrahim Raja, Darululoom Bury Mufti Hanif Yusuf, Darululoom Blackburn Mufti Siraj Saleh, Masjid Quba Bradford
Mufti Ismaeel Bhayat, Islamic Dawah Academy Mawlana Yunus Dudhwala, Head of Chaplaincy Mufti Zubair Patel, London

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Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf

Dr. Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera is a British Muslim scholar educated in both the Islamic and Western traditions. He memorised the Qur’an by heart and graduated from the Darul Uloom seminary Bury, UK, and later earned a specialised licence to issue fatwa (legal responses) at Mazahir ‘Ulum Saharanpur, India. He earned his BA from the University of Johannesburg and completed his MA and PhD in Islamic Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. He holds an honorary fellowship at The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, Amman, Jordan. Shaykh Abdur-Rahman has the unique experience of serving as an imam in Muslim communities on both sides of the Atlantic, eight years in Southern California and over five in the great city of London—and his continued work as an international speaker and lecturer enables him to address and offer pertinent advice on current challenges that face Muslims in the West. He is the founder of Whitethread Institute, a post-graduate insititute for Islamic scholars. He is an avid traveller and continues to teach hadith and work on scholarly publications through White Thread Press (www.whitethreadpress.com). Many of his lectures are available on www.zamzamacademy.com and his courses through Rayyan Institute (www.rayyaninstitute.com).