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What Islamic hygienic practices can teach when coronavirus is spreading

  • Written by Rose S. Aslan, Assistant Professor of Religion, California Lutheran University
A Muslim man prepares for prayer by doing a ritual washing.mustafagull/Getty Images

As outbreaks of the coronavirus spread throughout the world, people are reminded over and again to limit physical contact, wash hands and avoid touching their face. The recent Netflix docuseries “Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak” illustrates how the...

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