Selangor Sultan Consents To Increased Number Of Worshippers At Mosques For Friday Daily Congregational Prayers

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SHAH ALAM (Bernama): Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (pic) has consented to increasing the number of worshippers performing daily and Friday prayers in mosques and surau in the state in accordance with the capacity of the actual space effective Friday (July 17)
Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said this includes surau that have been given special permission by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) to conduct Friday prayers subject to the implementation of the 1.5m social distancing
"For Friday prayers, the congregation must go through the process of registration and wait for their turn as previously specified
"A more efficient system is being drawn up to make it easier for the public to register and get feedback regarding their participation in the Friday prayers, ” he said in a statement Friday
Mohd Shahzihan said the number of worshippers allowed to pray in the mosque and surau are subject to the capacity of the actual size after observing social distancing of 1.5m
However, he said women worshippers were still not allowed to pray in a congregation except at Masjid Diraja Tengku Ampuan Jemaah, Bukit Jelutong, and Masjid Diraja Raja Haji Fi Sabilillah, Cyberjaya
Mohd Shahzihan also advised worshippers to perform their ablutions at home, wear masks, bring their own prayer mats, and stay healthy
He added that Jais will form a special committee to monitor the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in mosques and surau, as well as compliance by the worshippers
"Stern action will be taken for any non-compliance with the SOPs, and Jais will not hesitate to withdraw the permission in order to protect the safety and well-being of the congregation and image of Islam, ” he said. - Bernama

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