Muslims who die of Covid-19 will not be subjected to the ritual washing procedures to prevent possible infection and spread of the virus. This follows a resolution by the National Muslim Covid-19 response committee as part of new measures to be adopted by its faithful during the coronavirus crisis in handling of the bodies, conducting of the funeral prayers and burial procedures. WASHING BODIESThe Committee’s chairperson Prof Muhammad Karama said that Ghusl (ritual washing of the deceased) should not be undertaken to bodies of confirmed Covid-19 cases. He also said that all Covid-19 home deaths must be reported through the toll free number 719 for government assessment before the team engage in the burial procedures. He said the distribution will be undertaken by volunteers who adhere to protocols put in place by the Ministry of Health to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Source: Daily Nation April 14, 2020 09:00 UTC