Mosques must take permission for loudspeakers: Muslim Body in Maharashtra

Amid a row over the use of loudspeakers near mosques, the Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind unit in Maharashtra has requested all mosques in the state to take permission from the state government in this regard.

On Monday, the Maharashtra home department decided to implement the earlier court orders on the use of loudspeakers at religious sites. The state government will now make it compulsory for religious sites to seek permission for using loudspeakers.

In view of this development, Gulzar Azmi, Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind Secretary of the Maharashtra unit, said “Most of the mosques in the state have taken permission from the police departments for using loudspeakers. However, I still appeal mosques in the state who have not taken permission for the use of loudspeakers in mosques for Azaan should take the permission.”

“The police in the state is very cooperative,” he said. Mr Azami stressed that the police department is giving permission for the same.

Mr Azami also appreciated the Maharashtra government for handling the issue of loudspeakers and said that the state government is working to provide justice to all.