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Itikaf To Be Banned During This Ramadan - Sultan

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The Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has called for a ban on Muslims planning to enter the mosque for the worship of Allah, known as the "Itkaf", during this year's Ramadan. According to the council the measure has been taken to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 in Nigeria.
 The move comes at a time when political activities and other traditional ceremonies such as turbanning, are being  done in the country.

 Last year, similar measures were taken in the name of preventing the Covid-19 epidemic,  but the goals were not achieved, as many in the community disobeyed the order.

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