The Jamiatul Ulama South Africa (JUSA) says it is disturbed that some Muslims have been violating the national lockdown regulations and congregating in various places for salaah.
In a statement, the Jamiat says it has urged the Muslims communities on several occasions to adhere to adhere to the importance of the lockdown regulations in order to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the country.
To this end the Jamiat specifically, called for the suspension of congregational prayers, which the majority of Muslims have heeded.
However, Secretary General Ml Ebrahim Bham some people have not been compliant.
“We shall have no one but ourselves to blame, when we keep defying the law and are taken to task for the violations that do not only reflect badly on our conduct but also show disrespect for the rest of the citizens that are forgoing their own preferences.In order to abide by the regulations that are meant to keep us and all those around us, safe from this highly contagious disease.”
Ml Bham has also welcomed the investigation of a police officer who insulted the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the arrest of 24 worshippers who violated the lockdown regulations at place of worship in Mpumalanga.
“The comment made about Prophet Mohammed, which can be heard at the end of the Video, is rather unfortunate and it is unacceptable that someone could make such an utterance. Furthermore, Minister of Police, Mr Bheki Cele’s comment that the utterances by the said suspected officer is “sacrilege” is both reassuring and encouraging since it captures the essence of a Muslim’s hurt.”
Ml Bham has renewed the call to South Africans to adhere to the regulations, respecting the law as well as the officers that have been ordered to enforce the lockdown.
Faizel Patel
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