Muslims who have planned an Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia have had their plans cancelled over the Kingdom’s decision to ban foreign pilgrims from entering the country to visit its Islamic holy sites over coronavirus fears. Host Marco Werman speaks with Yasir Qadhi, an Islamic theologist in Dallas, Texas.
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