Muslims can perform congregational prayers by maintaining 3-foot distance

Muslims can perform congregational prayers by maintaining 3 foot distance.

According to a statement from Allama Sajid Naqvi, Muslims can perform congregational prayers while maintaining 3 feet distance.

It also cited that Federation of Shia Islamic seminaries had earlier issued declaration based on 6-feet distance.

However, Allama Sajid Naqvi’s office statement referred to WHO and other health officials’ viewpoint in this regard.

It said that 3-feet social distance remains universally recognized precautionary measure in fight against Coronavirus.

Therefore, office of the veteran Shia Islamic scholar Allama Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi clarified it.

Moreover, it urged all to strictly observe self-discipline and social distance during lockdown.

It stated that Muslims can performs daily obligatory prayers in congregations five times a day and also Friday prayers keeping 3-foot distance.

Earlier, Federation of Shia Islamic Seminaries said Islamic requirements for congregational prayers cannot be met due to the 20-point strategy regarding COVID-19.

The strategy requires 6-foot distance between worshippers’ lines in columns at mosques. And if Muslims keep a distance of 6 foot during prayers, that goes against Islamic requirements.

Hence, if they observe the precautionary measures regarding Coronavirus, Muslims cannot meet Islamic requirements for congregational prayers

That means Muslims can offer prayers individually and congregations in columns.

Therefore, Allama Afzal Hyderi of Wifaqul Madaris al Shia or Federation of Shia Islamic Seminaries has asked congregational prayers leaders to refrain from in view of current situation.

But Allama Sajid Naqvi’s statement further clarified the factual position.