Why do mosques have loud speakers?

Loudspeakers were invented in the early 20th century, and they were introduced in mosques in the 1930s, where they are used by a muezzin for the adhan (“call to prayer”), and sometimes for khutbah (sermons). Loudspeakers are sometimes also used inside mosques to deliver sermons or for prayer.

Is azaan noise pollution?

The Karnataka State Board of Auqaf has prohibited the use of loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am during azaan for all mosques and dargahs in the state. In a circular, the Board said the decision to bar the use of loudspeakers was taken to prevent noise pollution.

Should loudspeakers be banned at religious places of worship?

The loudspeakers do create disturbance. They create noise pollution that can be avoided. They disturb the sick and elderlies. But it should be done for all the religious places if it needs to be done.

Is loudspeaker necessary for Azaan?

From both religious and practical point of views, there is no justification for using loudspeakers at mosques for azaan recital.

Is azaan allowed on loudspeaker?

BENGALURU/NEW DELHI: Karnataka State Board of Waqf on Friday clarified that the prohibition of use of loudspeakers will not apply for morning azaan, which usually starts around 5am. Currently, mosques are not allowed to use loudspeakers between 10pm and 6am.

Is it mandatory to have a loudspeaker in a mosque?

Loudspeakers can’t be mandatory since they didn’t exist in the time of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) in 600-700 CE. The Islamic traditional method of relaying the voice of the Imam to a large group of people is to have a human repeater.

Why do some Muslim countries use loud speakers during prayer?

In some Muslim countries loud-speakers are only used for the Athan (call to prayer), and during actual prayer the sound system is converted to a smaller amplifier that limits the sound to the building. You can have your government representatives pass laws to regulate this. Loud speakers are used for convenience. Take a note,

Can we use speakers during Salah (the prayer)?

Similar objections were made for the use of speakers during Salah. In some Muslim countries loud-speakers are only used for the Athan (call to prayer), and during actual prayer the sound system is converted to a smaller amplifier that limits the sound to the building. You can have your government representatives pass laws to regulate this.