Covid-19: No need to suspend Friday prayers, says Religious Affairs Minister


PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The current Covid-19 situation in the country, which is still under control, does not require Friday prayers to be suspended, says Religious Affairs Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.

In fact, he said the Friday congregational prayers, which are obligatory for all Muslim males, should proceed with some adjustments, such as by shortening the Friday sermon.

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