One Organization's Response to Assist Neighbors in Need
As COVID-19 spreads like wildfire in our communities, low-income families are struggling the most. The elderly are at risk. Self-employed workers see their businesses dry up. This trial is unlike any other of our time for many reasons, most of all, because it affects everyone.
The Coronavirus and End Times
By Shaykh Abdool Rahman Khan The world is witnessing some tough times these days, with the appearance of the Coronavirus. Life situations are changing rapidly. How should one process all this information that is changing every hour?
Houses of worship help those effected by virus outbreak
(RNS) — The United Methodist Church has long promoted abstinence from alcohol. But that didn’t stop City Road Chapel in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee, from announcing a Bar and Restaurant Workers Help Fund this week to assist locals whose food-service jobs have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
ICNA-MAS Convention 2020 Cancelled
(March 18, 2020, Washington D.C.) – The annual 45th ICNA-MAS Convention scheduled for April 10-12 this year, in Washington D.C. has been cancelled.
Helping to deflect outbreak hardship in Inwood
To aid in defraying the financial hardships people are facing amid the coronavirus pandemic, County Legislator Carrié Solages, who represents Inwood, partnered with Islamic Council of North American Relief and provided 100 families with food supplies on March 16. At 385 Bayview Ave. in Inwood, Solages and ICNA Relief representatives distributed the items. According to […]
Local volunteers served up hot meals to homeless
ATLANTA (CBS46) – A local religious group reached out to help feed Metro Atlanta residents who could be vulnerable by the rush on grocery stores recently due to the coronavirus outbreak. Volunteers with ICNA Relief served hot meals to the homeless Sunday on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard N.W. in Atlanta between 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 […]
Volunteers, faith groups, nonprofits expand efforts to reach seniors
Derek Stevenson thought about his 89-year-old grandmother when he heard about older people who were stuck at home because of the coronavirus and the potential risks to those over age 60. Although his grandmother lives with an aunt in metro Atlanta, he said he would want someone to step in and help her during this […]
Washing (Ghusl) of Coronavirus victim
Sh. Abdur Rahman Khan It should be noted that washing the deceased is among the Fardh-Kifaayah (communal obligation) for Muslims. It is for the Ghaasil (one washing the body) to use every protective means to make sure he is not affected by the washing the deceased.
How are you going to respond to Coronavirus?
A Reminder by ICNA President, Javaid Siddiqi
