Mumbai Mosques Use Mobile Apps for Adhan after Removal of Loudspeakers
The police operation resulted in the confiscation of 1,149 loudspeakers from mosques and additional loudspeakers from temples, churches, and gurudwaras, amounting to a total of 1,608 loudspeakers from different religious sites.
In reply, certain mosques in the city are embracing technology creatively. One method consists of employing a mobile app created to tackle the problem, whereas in Maharashtra Nagar, residents have set up speakers in their apartments linked directly to nearby mosques.
A mobile application called 'OnlineAzan,' created in Tamil Nadu four years back, is becoming popular in Mumbai. This application was initially designed for people residing far from mosques who are unable to hear the Adhan, according to a report by Hindustan Times.
Even though he was first hesitant to share it with the Mumbai mosques, the developer recognized their requirements and granted them access. The application enables users to listen to the Adhan live from their local mosques.
The Noor Masjid in Cheeta Camp was the first mosque to implement the ‘OnlineAzan’ app, receiving positive responses from the community. Other mosques, such as Sunni Badi Masjid, have begun utilizing it after discovering it from Mahim Masjid.
The circumstance illustrates a considerable adjustment in the community to preserve the practice of Adhan amid fresh regulatory limitations, underscoring the continuing significance of this ritual in everyday Muslim life.
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The Adhan is the Islamic call to prayer recited by a muezzin from a minaret, announcing the five daily obligatory prayer times. It serves as a public summons for Muslims to gather at the mosque. Recited in Arabic, the Adhan highlights the significance of prayer in Islam and functions as a reminder. Additionally, it is the first phrase spoken in a newborn’s ear, symbolizing the child’s introduction to the faith.
Source: freepressjournal.in
