French Muslim Council Issues Guidelines for Prayer During Coronavirus Outbreak
24 March 2020
Faced with the coronavirus pandemic, the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has made some proposals focused on the replacement of collective prayers.
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Moroccan Salafist Leader Jailed for Inciting Hatred Over Mosque Closures Amid Pandemic
22 March 2020
Prosecuted while in custody, the Salafist Abou Naim has been incarcerated since this Friday in the local Oukacha prison for incitement to hatred and violence, according to a (…)
France Bans Funeral Rituals and Body Repatriation Amid COVID-19 Crisis
20 March 2020
Funeral washing and repatriation of people who died of COVID-19 are prohibited in France. This decision is in line with the preventive measures against the spread of the virus.
Belgian Muslim Leaders Issue Guidance on COVID-19 Burial Practices
19 March 2020
The Council of Theologians attached to the Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) has made some recommendations on how Muslims can bury their loved ones who have died, at a time (…)
Moroccan Salafist Leader Arrested for Opposing Mosque Closures Amid Coronavirus
18 March 2020
Law enforcement officers arrested, on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Salafist Abou Naim for having harshly criticized the decision to close mosques in order to counter the spread (…)
Morocco’s Mosque Closures Spark Backlash from Salafist Leader Amid Coronavirus Fears
17 March 2020
The decision to close mosques in Morocco from Monday, March 16, 2020 due to the spread of the coronavirus, is already provoking reactions. In a video posted on social media, (…)
Morocco Closes All Mosques Amid COVID-19 Concerns, Authorities Announce
16 March 2020
The body responsible for fatwas, in response to the request addressed by the King of Morocco, Amir Al-Moumine, recommended on Monday, March 16, the closure of mosques for the (…)
Muslim Activist’s Home Ransacked in Targeted Burglary, Racist Message Left Behind
16 March 2020
Marwan Muhammad, former executive director of the Collective against Islamophobia in France (CCIF), was the victim of a burglary. On his Facebook account, he publishes images (…)
Morocco Considers Suspending Friday Prayers Amid Coronavirus Concerns
16 March 2020
Morocco is about to ban the Friday prayer. This national concern is currently under consideration, according to the head of government, and could be validated on Friday, March (…)
Moroccan Jewish Pilgrimage Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
15 March 2020
Initially scheduled for May 11 and 12, 2020, the Hilloula of Meknes has been postponed to a later date. This is the decision of the Council of Jewish Communities of Morocco, (…)