worldUpdated: Aug 30, 2020 12:15 ISTA controversial imam in Australia has asked Muslims not to get the vaccine for the coronavirus disease being developed by Oxford University. Sufyaan Khalifa claimed the vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca is ‘haram’ - meaning forbidden. His is the growing voice of religious figures who are against Australia’s vaccine deal with AstraZeneca. Referring to the objection raised by the Catholic bodies, Imam Khalifa lashed out at Muslim bodies in Australia. It is currently in Phase 1 efficacy trials, while the Oxford vaccine is among a handful globally that have reached Phase 3.

Source: Hindustan Times August 30, 2020 06:37 UTC