Muslim Rights Concern(MURIC), has cautioned Muslims not to rush in reopening mosques across the country, because of corona virus pandemic.

Prof. Ishaq Akintola, Director of MURIC, who gave this warning said, Muslim should not rush to their graves by reopening mosques.

He spoke against some state governments showing the green light for the reopen mosques, saying the decision is "unwise".

He noted that, Nigerians should not let down their guides against the deadly virus because there is no known vaccine for it yet.

However, the Islamic body reminds governments and people of Borno, Gombe and Zamfara states the fundamental human right to life.

Furthermore, prof. Akintola said, the right should not be jeopardized with any hasty yet wrongful policy decision.

He siad:" Muslims should not rush to their graves. We suggest that mosques should remain closed until the Federal Government declares the country safe from the pandemic. We know that lockdown hurts. But so does it hurt everywhere else. We urge Muslims to exercise patience. Those who die can never be seen again. Neither can they be part of a safer and better Nigerian society when the lockdown is finally lifted. We must join hands with the rest of humanity to defeat COVID-19. No single community, group or country can fight the battle alone.


“Reopening mosques at this time can be interpreted as withdrawing from the battlefield and leaving the rest of the country to face the fight alone. It may also be interpreted as disobedience to FG’s restriction on crowding.

“The pattern of congregating in mosques may even be more prone to infections than some other places. Unlike others who assemble for worship once in a week or once in a year, Muslims congregate five times daily for the five daily prayers, once weekly for jumu’ah prayer and twice annually for the festivals. It is noteworthy that the last three draw crowds".

Source: https://insidenaija.com.ng/2020/05/19/dont-open-mosques-yet-muric-warns-muslims/