I don’t know about pakistan, but in India, early in the morning, there is this really lound recital from mosques using really powerful megaphones - of ‘allahu akbaralaa’ etc. i have nothing against the recital itself but why do they use the megaphone and disturb everyone sleeping?
btw, it is not just mosques - many tea stalls, wedding halls and political meetings do that too. except in these cases, we are able to complain and bring restrictions on atleast the hours when they can and cannot be that loud. but when it comes to the question of mosques, no complaints seem to work.
I even try telling them that there were no microphones and megaphones when muhamed himself lived - so why is it needed now?
Why is it that people dont seem too bothered when loud music is on but when the call to prayer is called it gets frustrating.... However loud the Adhan is it should be pleasing to the ears to hear, whatever times of the day it is at.... In the Fajr Salaah it is called 'Assalatu khayrun minal nawm' Salah is better than sleep.
Umar bin Khattab was the first to suggest that a man should call (the
people) for the prayers. So Allah’s messenger (PBUH) approved it and ordered Bilal ibn Rabah-(a freed Abyssinian slave; he had a loud and beautiful voice) to get up and pronounce the Adhan for prayers.
raise voice so that whoever hears will be a witness on Day of Resurrection, Sahih Bukhari 1.583
So using megaphone/speakers etc... its form of allowing the voice to be heard in far places,used for those who do not hear the Adhan from there homes so that they are able to get up for salaah.
[balram: I even try telling them that there were no microphones and megaphones when muhamed himself lived - so why is it needed now?]
Whats your point, there were no cars in those days, yet we use them now, there was no toothpaste either... its not a valid complaint to say to the Muadh-dhin of a mosque...
May the Muadh-dhin's be blessed by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala .Ameen
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*Originally posted by balram: *
I don't know about pakistan, but in India, early in the morning, there is this really lound recital from mosques using really powerful megaphones - of 'allahu akbaralaa' etc. i have nothing against the recital itself but why do they use the megaphone and disturb everyone sleeping?
btw, it is not just mosques - many tea stalls, wedding halls and political meetings do that too. except in these cases, we are able to complain and bring restrictions on atleast the hours when they can and cannot be that loud. but when it comes to the question of mosques, no complaints seem to work.
I even try telling them that there were no microphones and megaphones when muhamed himself lived - so why is it needed now?
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may be we should have recitation of all religens in the morning
to get an extra dose of secularism.
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*Originally posted by Fraudz: *
dont mandirs use loudpeakers as well? I thought that they did. same goes for church bells..
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usaually muslims object if you lead a procession with music before mosques . to avoid unpleasnt consequences police dont allow
the procession to take place and given alternative routes.
these religious procession take a traditional routes for thousands of years but to avoid trouble it is rerouted.
i never heard temples broadcosts over loud speakers.
but if they insist they want the same at the same time of muslim prayer call
i dont know what the goverment would do? i am sure in the west it wont be allowed despite being secular because people will complain of
sleep disturbances.
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*Originally posted by Dai_sista: *
Why is it that people dont seem too bothered when loud music is on but when the call to prayer is called it gets frustrating.... However loud the Adhan is it should be pleasing to the ears to hear, whatever times of the day it is at.... In the Fajr Salaah it is called 'Assalatu khayrun minal nawm' Salah is better than sleep.
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A mosque loudspeaker is attached to my Aunty's roof in Faiselabad, Pakistan. Their complaints about the deafening volume were ignored by the mosque. My Auntie would love to feel that "..however loud the Adhan is it should be pleasing to the ears.." however she can't because she is now partly deaf in both ears. I visited the house myself a few years ago and found the experience unbearable.
it's all very well say that we shouldn't object - but Balram has a very valid point. In most cities in Pakistan the mosques are deregulated and they are at liberty to sound the Adhan at whatever time or volume they want - usually within a small area there are many mosques all competing to outshout each other. It is neither pleasing to the ears nor does it do any justice to the religious motive.
but now a days a new trend has started that , they start there NAAT mehfil at 10.30 at resedential places with heavy loud speakers and plus echoo system and it ends some time 2.30 at night, within this time period no body can sleep.
IT SHOULD BE BAN.
here in bahrain, an imam of a popular mosque wud turn on the speakers on sunday at the time of christian prayers (the church is very close to the mosque) to disturb the christians....
the church complained to the police, and the imam was removed from the mosque and jailed too....
No, mam there is a limit to it before you have permanent damage to the ears.
Whatif you had a loud speaker on your roof and God forbid somebody sick in your home who seriously needed rest.
I believe we have a right to use loud speaker as much as non muslims living around have a right to have proper rest and not be disturbed.
Edit note: For clarity instead of people inserted word nonmuslims.
Edit note: For clarity instead of people inserted word nonmuslims.
The religion of Islam is for all humanity, and not reserved for muslims only. It is the right of non muslims, living in muslim lands, to hear the azaan...you never know what might inspire them to accept the Truth. If any non muslim does have a problem with the azaan, then he should just move out and return to where he came from.
And besides, its funny how we are so concerned about the comforts of non muslims and totally ignorant of the rights, The Creator has on us.
The land belongs to Allah and its the haq of the land to hear the azaan and for salaah to be implemented.
I am amazed how tolerant you are of minorities in your country. I guess Islam teaches you that? Anywayz your justification for using loud speakers could be misused the way u put it. Somebody could use the same argument and say "well it dont matter if u r a muslim or not u have to pray or else go back to where you came from" ... Now that wouldnt be right would it?
If Islam is just as attractive as it is claimed to be, maybe it shouldnt be forced with loud speakers to the ears of the people who are unwilling to hear its Azan and what not.
I am sad to say that people who share similar views of tolearance such as yours often cause the drifting of muslims themselves from their faith.
And besides, its funny how we are so concerned about the comforts of non muslims and totally ignorant of the rights, The Creator has on us.
The land belongs to Allah and its the haq of the land to hear the azaan and for salaah to be implemented.
What about non-Muslim lands but with Muslim minority? Should the azaan be blared there as well? Obiviously not. And with your logic if Muslims don't like it then they should just move out and return fom where they came.
BTW, did the Creator really install the right of blaring loud *edited *My Creator sure didn't and I wouldn't want to hear it.
So, you just r ok with azaan as long as you don't hear it? To sum it is blaring loud, to others furthur away it isn't, so you don't like it maybe move a little furthur away...especially if your in an area which is muslim majority. I mean church bells r annoying to me, i don't see the point to them, only one event but i've not complained.
There's nothing wrong with voicing your views and opinions. However, there's absolutely no need for language such "obnoxious wailing" and "racket." It will not be tolerated.