Singapore's Fatwa Committee has provided guidance on the religious justifications in view of the congregational worship with limited prayer spaces, in line with mosques reopening for congregational prayer, but with a maximum of 50 congregants per session.
Fatwas issued to guide the implementation of Phase 2 of Singapore's COVID-19 post-circuit breaker response include:
- Safe distancing between congregants during prayers
- Holding multiple sessions for Friday prayers
- Groups excused from performing Friday prayers and the religious ruling for those unable to attain prayer slots
Details:
Read the fatwas in English or Malay.
Read the Suroor Asia blog post on how Singapore is managing congregational prayer during COVID-19.