Polio vaccination a religious, humanitarian duty: Al-Azhar University

Polio vaccination a religious, humanitarian duty: Al-Azhar University

ISLAMABAD, Oct 13 (APP): Internationally acclaimed Al-Azhar University of Islamic teachings in a fatwa said vaccination against the deadly Polio disease was a “religious, medical, and humanitarian duty.”

The Al- Azhar University dismissed the fatwas issued in Pakistan against Polio vaccination of children and termed it a violation of rights of the children and their families.

The fatwa said that prohibiting any vaccine that is beneficial for the children, is against the Sharia.

The Al- Azhar also urged the people, relief organisations, countries to reach out to the flood affected people of Pakistan, whose livelihood, homes and infrastructure have been devastated in the recent floods. 

By Shafek Koreshe

A Senior Journalist serving as Director Digital News for the Associated Press of Pakistan; with 30 years experience in covering major national, international news stories, well-traveled; covered summits, conflict zones and special assignments.

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