Why are mosques allowed to use loudspeakers?

Loudspeakers are sometimes also used inside mosques to deliver sermons or for prayer. Though some mosque attendees were sceptical of this new electric system, most believed it was necessary to empower the muezzin’s voice to transcend a modern city’s noises.

Is Azan on loudspeaker legal?

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.

How do I complain about a loud mosque?

“Whether the sound is lower or higher than it should be, residents should feel free to log a complaint and the relevant parties will investigate and resolve the issue as soon as possible,” he said. “They can call the free hotline, 800600, and we will register it.”

Is azaan banned in India?

In January 2020, the Allahabad High Court ruled that no religion advocates use of loudspeaker for worship. The petitioner had challenged an administrative order in the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh where use of loudspeaker for azaan had been banned.

Are loudspeakers allowed in India?

Permissible noise level in residential areas is 55 decibel during day time and 45 decibel during night. Similarly, in commercial areas, the permissible sound limit is 65 decibel during day time and 55 decibel during night.

Is loudspeaker allowed in Dubai?

In Dubai, mosques are allowed to use only internal loudspeakers during the normal daily prayers during the week while conducting the group prayer so as to allow faithful inside the mosque to follow the Imam.

How loud can a mosque be?

Jalal Obeid, of the engineering department at Iacad, said a mosque’s call to prayer should not exceed 85 decibels in residential areas. It is widely accepted that extended exposure to noises at 85 decibels and above can lead to hearing loss.

Are loudspeakers legal?

HC asks Karnataka govt. According to Sound Pollution Control Guidelines 2000, no speakers are allowed between 10 pm and 6 am. Likewise, use of mic is allowed only for 15 days during public festivals annually.

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