Welcoming all Muslims to hope to Allah God Almighty during the month of Ramadhan 1442 H, pleading the Indonesian people to be safe, to be kept away from calamities, disasters, and have the ability to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic
Jakarta – The Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) has urged individuals to comply with all federal government choices, consisting of guidelines, on Ramadhan praise in order to break the chain of COVID-19 transmission.
Comply with and obey the choices, policies, and appeals of the central and regional governments in order to avoid the spread of COVID-19 while performing online events on Idul Fitri 1442 H, without reducing the essence and value of relationship, wrote PBNU in a guidance letter for Ramadhan and Eid al-Fitr, which was signed by PBNU chairman Said Aqil Siroj on Monday.
The letter prompted people to continuously improve their religious practice and draw closer to Allah by carrying out the commitments appointed by Him, performing Islamic prayers in churchgoers, tarawih prayers in churchgoers, reading Al-Quran, performing iktikaf (a duration of remaining in a mosque), and increasing other Sunnah (the Prophet’s suggestions) practices.
However, whatever needs to be done while adhering to the protocols developed by the government for preventing the spread of COVID-19, the letter worried.
PBNU likewise urged that this blessed month be utilized by increasing social activities in the context of assisting the ummah, reinforcing togetherness, and building friendship.
” Promote the commitment of zakat fitrah (alms) to individuals and urge to disperse zakat to those who are entitled through NU-Care LAZISNU,” Siroj specified.
People can use Eid al-Fitr prayers in mosques or in the fields as long as they continue to apply health procedures that have been established by the federal government, he included.
” Welcoming all Muslims to hope to Allah God Almighty throughout the month of Ramadhan 1442 H, pleading the Indonesian people to be safe, to be avoided calamities, disasters, and be able to get rid of the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
Meanwhile, the government, through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, stated that guidelines for relieving Ramadhan worship will permit activities such as tarawih prayers, checking out Al-Quran, and offering Eid al-Fitr prayers to be kept in congregation, with mosque capabilities topped at 50 percent.
This reducing will only use to areas that are in the green and yellow zones, or where the transmission rates tend to be sloping, the minister informed.
Meanwhile, in the orange and red zones, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has asked for that Ramadhan services be held at home to minimize exposure to COVID-19 (INE)
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