The Guild President of Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) – Main campus, Yusuf Welunga has asked Muslims in Uganda and entire world to use the holy month of Ramadhan in the war against novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) that is commencing today. In his online address, Welunga says Muslims should pray to God during the month to see-off COVID-19.
“I urge all Muslims go use this holy month to pray to God to take away COVID-19 which has become so disastrous to the lives of mankind,” he says.
Welunga also urges Muslims to continue observing all precautionary measures set by Government to do defeat the disease during the month.
“During the blessed month of Ramadhan, Muslims should continue practicing all precautionary measures to defeat the disease such as frequently washing hands with soap, using hand alcohol based sanitizers and observing social distancing among others,” he says.
He also asked Muslims to seek for God’s protection, forgiveness and protection during the month and beyond.
“Muslims should use the month to seek God’s forgiveness, seek God’s guidance and seek God’s protection,” he says.
Ramadhan (ninth month) is very important in the Islamic calendar, and Muslims all over the world take part. During the month of Ramadhan, Muslims don’t eat or drink between dawn and sunset. This is called fasting. Fasting is important during Ramadhan as it allows Muslims to devote themselves to their faith and come closer to God.
Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which form the basis of how Muslims live their lives. The other pillars are faith, prayers, charity and making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
