No washing of bodies before burial, Muslim scholars ruleMuslim scholars have now proclaimed that bodies of faithful will be buried without performing traditional rite of washing in the wake of the contagious Covid-19. Muslim scholars and leaders said the new proclamation was in compliance with government directives on burials. The guidelines on burials were issued by the Muslim Covid-19 Committee in Mombasa yesterday. Read Now »The committee, which was formed to guide Muslims on various issues, comprises religious scholars, elders (sheikhs), imams and Muslim medical practitioners. Chairman for Muslim Covid 19 Committee Rishad Ramadhan said corpses will be put in body bags and taken for prayers before burial.

Source: Standard Digital April 13, 2020 12:14 UTC