Ebrahim Moosa, professor of Islamic studies, writes about the ethical and historical grounds to cancel this year’s Hajj, in a New York Times op-ed.
“Saudi Arabia needs to immediately announce the suspension of the pilgrimage because of the coronavirus pandemic. Such a declaration will emphasize the priority of safety in Islamic ethics to believers everywhere and will help in curbing religious gatherings during the pandemic.”
Originally published at nytimes.com on April 27, 2020.
