Restrictions Imposed on Use of Loudspeakers in Saudi Mosques

TEHRAN (IQNA) –  Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs imposed restrictions on the use of loudspeakers in mosques, allowing the use of loudspeakers only for calls for prayers (Adhan) and Iqamat.

A circular has been issued by Abdul Latif Al Sheikh, Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, to all mosques across the Kingdom, to limit the use of loudspeakers only for Adhan and Iqama and lower the volume of loudspeakers to one-third level.

Adhan is the first call for prayer, while Iqamat is the second call for prayer, indicating the Imam has taken his place facing towards the Kaaba and the Prayer is about to commence.

The rule also based on fatwas by most senior Islamic scholars like Sheikh Mohammed bin Saleh Al Othaimeen and Saleh Al Fawzan, that loudspeakers in mosques should only be used for Adhan and Iqamat.