Coronavirus restrictions on mosques bring women to the fore

Coronavirus restrictions on mosques bring women to the fore

May 19, 2020  Hind Makki (RNS) — Every Friday afternoon since the COVID-19 shutdown began, the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) has livestreamed “Friday Reflections” on its YouTube channel in lieu of the weekly congregational sermon many Muslims attend. Viewers watch the lecture and pray at home — not quite a normal Friday prayer, but what is normal these days? Despite President Trump’s claim that mosques would get special treatment during this crisis, it’s […]

 May 19, 2020