Reportedly stressing that congregating in religious places will cause "chaos" in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, music maestro AR rahman has urged people to adhere to the advice of the government and self-isolate. The oscar winner's appeal comes after the Tablighi Jamaat, an Islamic organisation headquartered in Delhi's Nizamuddin West emerged as an epicentre for the spread of COVID-19. Thousands of people took part in a congregation from march 8 - 22.
rahman wrote "God is inside your heart (the most sacred shrine), so this is not the time to cause chaos by congregating in religious places. Listen to the government's advice. Self-isolation for a few weeks may give you many more years". Do not spread the virus and cause harm to fellow humans. This disease does not even warn you that you are a carrier, so don't assume you are not infected. This is not the time to spread false rumours and cause more anxiety and panic".
He said one must help their neighbours, senior citizens, the underprivileged and migrant workers during this health crisis. He added "It's time to forget our differences and unite against this invisible enemy that has turned the world upside down. It's time to bring the beauty of humanity and spirituality into action". Oscar-winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty and Rahman's collaborator on the award-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire" shared the same sentiments. Pookutty said "God is in your hearts not in shrines, you don't have to congregate now, follow Govt rules, few days of isolation might give you many years of life!".
