Tweaked azan to tell Penang Muslims to 'pray at home'

State mufti announces 15-day freeze on congregational prayers following Covid-19 restrictions. FMTNews Penang

The historic Kapitan Keling Mosque in George Town, Penang. The state’s mosques will sound an amended version of the azan to tell Muslims to stay home as part of measures to fight Covid-19.

GEORGE TOWN: Mosques in Penang will not hold prayers, including the weekly Friday congregation, throughout the Covid-19 movement restriction order which expires on March 31. Penang mufti Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor said religious talks, marriages and all other events have also called been cancelled, following a decision by the state fatwa committee.He said the azan, or call to prayer, would still be sounded five times a day, with a minor amendment to tell Muslims to pray in their homes.

He added that authorities will consult with the state health department on whether to extend the suspension.Subscribe to our newsletter and get news delivered to your mailbox.

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