"The vaccine is part of putting your trust in God."

The Imam speaks about how his faith and community were impacted by the pandemic, and how sharing his perspective on medicine and faith set an example for those wary of the health care system and vaccines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get support as a member of the Boston Muslim Community?

How can I get support as a member of the Boston Muslim Community?

Muslim Aid Society: is a grassroots, 501c3 nonprofit, and a community organization that works to educate, organize and empower the Muslim community to be active, contributing citizens who play a significant role towards positive social and spiritual change.

American Islam: American Islam is a national organization representing and working to empower moderate American Muslims by providing them with religious, educational, social, financial, and advocacy services, and outreaching to the U.S. population, media, and government with the true peaceful message of Islam.

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Do I have Long COVID?

Do I have Long COVID?

If you’ve had COVID symptoms - like cough, body aches, fatigue, or “brain fog” - for more than four weeks, you might have Long COVID. With Long COVID, you may feel tired an experience body aches, you might forget things, and you may feel weak or quickly tire.  

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Where can I get vaccinated and boosted?

Where can I get vaccinated and boosted?

As the pandemic has been officially declared over and the restrictions lifted, it is important to remain up-to-date with COVID boosters for you and your family.  These are especially important for those who are at greatest risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID variants -- children, those over 65 and anyone who is moderately or severely immunocompromised.

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Imam Taymullah

Imam Taymullah Abdur-Rahman is a chaplain at the Massachusetts Department of Correction, and the founder of SPENTEM and the Young Merchants Club. He was the Muslim chaplain at Harvard University from 2015 to 2017.

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The Massachusetts Community Engagement Alliance (MA-CEAL), led by Boston Medical Center, is part of a nationwide initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health. MA-CEAL’s mission is to provide trustworthy information on COVID-19 through active community engagement and outreach to the people hardest-hit by the pandemic. Our goal is to build long-lasting partnerships and improve diversity and inclusion in our research response to COVID-19 and beyond.
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