Darul Uloom Issues ‘Fatwa’ Highlighting Importance Of COVID-19 Testing, Says Hiding Disease A Crime

A ‘Fatwa’ has been issued highlighting the importance of COVID-19 testing. Issued by Darul Uloom Firangi Mahal, the fatwa said those hiding details such as travel history and coronavirus infection are committing a crime. Islam forbids putting someone's life in danger, asserts the fatwa. Currently, India’s1.3 billion people have been asked to stay at home in view of the coronavirus outbreak. The country now has 2069 confirmed cases with 53 lives lost to the novel COVID-19.

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