Tangerang City MUI Allows Tarawih Prayers With Shaf Rapat

TANGERANG - The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Tangerang City Banten allowed the Tarawih Prayers at the Mosque/Musholla to be held in congregation with a meeting row, the Head of the Tangerang City MUI, KH Ahmad Baijuri Khotib said that with the sloping COVID-19 case with various relaxations in various sectors, prayer Tarawih in Ramadan this year returns to the original law, which is carried out by closing the rows or without distance. This must be understood and obeyed by all parties, both the DKM management, marbot to all congregations. So that there will be no new clusters, or an increase in COVID-19 cases during Ramadan this year," he said in Tangerang, Friday, March 25. KH Ahmad also appealed to worshipers to perform ablution from their respective homes, DKM did not install carpets to avoid potential transmission. COVID-19 virus. Pilgrims are encouraged to bring prayer mats from home. For tadarusan activities after tarawih are encouraged to be done at home with family. Tadarus in mosques are advised to limit time, for the sake of mutual safety and health. MUI also appeals not to hold iftar together. It's good for us to take care of each other, welcoming the month of Ramadan is good but it is recommended not to overdo it," he said, quoted by Antara.

Itikaf activities should be carried out in mosques in their respective areas without being in groups. Likewise, Nuzulul Quran activities should be carried out in a limited manner if large numbers can be held in a hybrid way," he said. Meanwhile, the Head of DMI Tangerang City, Heriyanto said that all regulations for this year's Ramadan had been disseminated to DKM throughout Tangerang City. Moreover, DMI has assigned DKM to reactivate the Mosque Task Force for the process of supervising the implementation of procedures and established rules. “Tarawih is indeed allowed to close rows. However, we encourage all DKM to follow the existing rules, for the safety and health of all pilgrims. MUI, DMI and DKM to the regional level will continue to coordinate for the safety and health of the congregation in the continuation of the Ramadhan 1443 H worship," he said.