He is walking back his statement now, claiming that the interviewer “added sugar” to his words. The interview below, however, simply quotes him, and he doesn’t claim now that he was misquoted. In any case, he isn’t claiming, as have others, that Allah will prevent Muslims from contracting the coronavirus. He is just saying that Sharia practices will help prevent the spread of the disease. Never let a disaster go to waste; every one is an opportunity for some dawah.
“Coronavirus: Saudi Suspends Praying in Mosques, Islamic Scholar Reacts,” PRNigeria, March 18, 2020 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):
Amid global anxiety and fear over coronavirus, a renown Islamic Scholar, Dr. Abubakr Imam Aliagan, said the Sultanate Council and Muslim authorities should not contemplate shutting down mosques in the country because of the killer epidemic.
Aliagan who is a professor of Islamic studies at the University of Ilorin was reacting to the suspension of congregational prayers at Saudi mosques, while speaking to PRNigeria.
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday suspended the performance of the customary five daily prayers and the weekly Jumuat (Friday) prayer at other worship centres excluding the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madina. The measure is aimed at curbing further spread of the coronavirus, which has already claimed over 170 lives in The Kingdom.
Aliagan told PRNigeria that Nigerian Muslim males should be allowed to observe their compulsory prayers in mosques. He disclosed that Muslims have already been endowed with a natural immune system to fight coronavirus.
“While health officials are advising people to wash their hands, Muslims regularly wash their hands five times daily. These, they do, before observing their obligatory prayers.
“Again, our sisters are always adorned in Hijab, some even use Niqab and gloves. So, we the Muslims already have a potent immune system against coronavirus. That is to say that we don’t have any problem.
“Even in France, I learnt that those that are completely free from contacting coronavirus are Muslim ladies and women who cover their face, use hand gloves and don’t shake hands with people,” he said.
The religious cleric who is also an Imam of a Jumuat (Congregation) Mosque, noted that the action of the Saudi Government is in line with Islamic teachings on preventing the spread of an epidemic in any area.
He said: “The Holy Prophet specifically mentioned that if there is an epidemic at a certain location, we should not go close to that danger area or place. While those that are living there should not come out until the epidemic is wiped out. The prophet, by implication is saying we should avoid the spread of epidemics with necessary precautionary steps.”…
“I don’t think the Muslim Ummah and its authorities in Nigeria should toe the line of Saudi by banning congregational prayers in mosques. The situation in our country is quite different from what we have in the Arab world or even at some western countries. The killer scourge easily ravages their immune system and body. However, I am still saying we should go along with what the Prophet counselled. Which is that we should not take epidemics or any killer disease for granted. We should take all necessary precautions. Any advice from health officials should strongly be adhered to and abided by,” Dr. Aliagan added.
Goofy says
How can he be a Muslim scholar without having found out that Allah and his prophet Muhammad are racists who consider that all black people are destined for health?
In this basis I would not consider his medical advice or much use either.
mortimer says
His PhD is not only useless, but harmful.
sweetolbob says
He’s right ! All youse muslims hang together, butt to nose, the way you do and do it in large groups. Your god allagh (P’tooie !) will protect you !
mortimer says
Name the scientific, medical papers that support the opinions of this benighted, 7th-century throw-back !
‘Renowned Islamic Scholar’, Dr. Abubakr Imam Aliagan apparently is clearly not a medical doctor.
Abubakr Imam Aliagan causes Islam to be a laughingstock if not disgusting and irresponsible to thoughtful people.
If the mullahs continue like this, many educated Muslims may admit to themselves that Islam is a backward Death Cult.
RichardL says
Muslims do have super strong immune systems because they train it by avoiding soap. When I lived in Egypt and went to a money changer, I always said that the day I can lick my finger while touching Egyptian paper money, will be the day I am immune to every disease in the world.
mortimer says
This mullah concludes that the Islamic veil is needed on all women to prevent disease … then why not on ALL MEN as well ???
mortimer says
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap for 20 seconds. Don’t touch your face.
Muslims don’t wash with soap and they touch their faces in prayer and don’t maintain a distance.
Perfect for spreading the virus.
Isabella van der westhuizen says
What a retard
Wellington says
Another winning Islamic idea.
gravenimage says
+1
PRCS says
Muslim scholar.
An oxymoron.
tim gallagher says
Spot on, PRCS. These Muslim “scholars”, who are always sharing their wisdom with the world, are surely the dumbest humans on planet earth. Muslims have a miraculous immunity like some type of super hero. You couldn’t make up stuff that is this moronically stupid. It’s dangerous though, because probably many Muslims will believe this bullshit and, infected with the virus, will spread the coronavirus around far and wide, including to many non-Muslims. But look at all the imbecilic views being expressed by Muslim “scholars” about the coronavirus here at Jihad Watch (just on this page). They are surely a collection of the most ignorant views you could ever bring together in one place. They all belong back there in the 7th century.
Tom W Harris says
FNA.
FYI says
The islamic scholar should follow the sunnah of his prophet muhammed and eat poisoned meat as a sign of his trust in allah :for allah will surely save him from an agonizing,lingering death if he is genuine.A true prophet would never die from poisoning.
So let’s see if the islamic scholar is prepared to try the Test..
The ‘holy’ man eats meat which is poisoned.
If he is a TRUE prophet:the poison will not have any effect,which means allah saved him.
If he is a FALSE prophet:the poison will kill him, which means allah didn’t save him.
muhammed{PBUH,posion be the undoing of him} suffered horrifically and subsequently died from the effects of poison which means allah didn’t save him.Why?
Because he was a false prophet.To eat meat which he KNEW was poisoned is even more idiotic and is possibly one of the dumbest things anybody could ever do.muhammed was not only a false prophet he was also a fool.
Dan says
Last I heard, generations of inbreeding often results in a weakened immune system.
abad says
Plus genetic disorders.
But they are Moslem, let them all get COVID-19.
Jim says
He does make some good points: Muslim women who wear the face covering and gloves are already wearing protective gear of a sort. And he is speaking sense about not spreading the infection around, unlike some of the nut jobs who are saying that Muslims can lick the wall in a shrine without fear of getting the disease.
CogitoErgoSum says
Those Muslim women should never allow themselves to be seen in public in the first place. They should venture outside their home only if completely covered AND accompanied by a close male relative. They could contaminate the mind of some unsuspecting Muslim man with lust for a Muslim woman if they do otherwise … a fate far worse than coronavirus for a Muslim man. Lustful thoughts and acts are only to be directed toward Infidel women.
gravenimage says
Nigeria: Islamic scholar says group prayer should continue, Muslims have “potent immune system against coronavirus”
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More Muslim “wisdom”…
His then throwing the interviewer under the bus when questioned about his bs is typically Muslim, as well.
Rueben_Singh says
“potent immune system against coronavirus”
I think he means immune to logic and science.
gravenimage says
Brilliant!
European pagan says
‘Dr.’
Doctor from hell ??
They can pray at home. Use your brain Doctor
Reziac says
Never interrupt the enemy while he’s making a mistake.
Geo says
Yes, they should all congratulate in one city for about 6 months, this will ensure their rightful passing.
OLD GUY says
Yea right and look out for all those virgins, they may have to reduce the number of virgins you get do to a shortage from the koranvirus.