*The Committee of Major Scholars has stated the following regarding the Coronavirus & attending the Jumu’ah & Daily Prayers.*

*1/* It is impermissible for the one who has been afflicted with the virus to attend the Jumu’ah or prayers in the masjid.

*2/* Whomsoever the specialists have determined requires to isolate himself then it is impermissible for him to attend the Jumu’ah & the prayers; rather he must isolate therefore and pray at home or at the place of isolation.

*3/* Whomsoever fears he may be harmed (i.e. the vulnerable at risk from the virus; the elderly or perhaps those with underlying health concerns etc) or he may harm others then it is allowed for him to miss the Jumu’ah & prayers at the masjid and pray at home instead.

In all circumstances, those that do not attend a Jumu’ah prayer then they pray 4 raka’āt Dhuhr instead.

March 12th 2020

http://www.spa.gov.sa/2047028

[A Summary of the Key Points]
by AbuMuadh Taqweem

Islam has always taken public health strongly. This declaration continues the tradition.

Salah is compulsory for all except those who have been excused and those mentioned.

May Allah forgive and show us all mercy.