Looming crisis and Muslim clergy.

Byline: M. SHAHJAHAN MEMON - Islamabad

Freedom of worship is a constitutional and human right. As the whole world is in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic because of Covid-19, medical experts have strongly urged to take precautionary measures. In addition, most religious institutions have advised believers to pray at home realizing the gravity of the virus. As per reports, a lack of observance of social distancing has led to a spike in Covid-19 cases in Pakistan. Notwithstanding Fatwas from all Muslim school of thoughts, believers have reportedly thronged to mosques in violation of government rules, let alone observing social distancing.

This is how this deadly virus is passed from one person to another. It reflects weaknesses on the part of government that exhibit weakness in implementing its regulations. None has a right to flout the ban. The death toll, as per reports, in the developed world is declining and rapidly...