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LAHORE: Within the wake of the novel coronavirus, clerics from completely different elements of Punjab have began reciting the azaan to curb the unfold of the pandemic.
The decision to prayer was heard between 10 to 11:30pm, in Shandra, Gujranwala, Shaikupura, Jaranwala, Faisalabad and different areas of the province.
The clerics stated the azaan is recited at a time when persons are trapped in pure disasters resembling fixed rains, floods and earthquakes. At present, Pakistan is struggling to fight the virus because the variety of confirmed coronavirus has soared to 990.
A social media marketing campaign was launched, urging clerics to recite the azaan of their areas.
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When requested in regards to the timing of the azaan throughout a calamity, the clerics responded that in such circumstances, it’s recited after dawn and after Isha prayer.
Hafiz Azhar, a cleric, informed The Specific Tribune that clerics recite the azaan to scale back panic within the nation, including that docs, legal professionals, politicians and different residents are taking part in pivotal roles to fight the virus.
One other cleric Hafiz Habibullah stated reciting the azaan stops calamities.
Muhammad Imran stated it is crucial for the nation to set all variations apart and unite. He urged the clerics to request individuals to wish from dwelling, as an alternative of mosques, so as to apply social distancing.
