The Ruling on Using Loudspeakers in Mosques for Announcements
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Question:
This questioner, who did not mention his name in his message, asks about the ruling on some villagers using loudspeakers in the mosques as a means of media for their worldly purposes, such as celebrations and funerals, like announcing that so-and-so has passed away, or about wedding invitations, saying that so-and-so is inviting you to eat herbs at his home in such-and-such village. What is the ruling on this action?
Answer:
This is permissible; in fact, it is recommended to announce the death of a Muslim so that people may attend the funeral prayer for him and make supplication for him. This is recommended. Likewise, announcing an invitation to a wedding feast is recommended, as the wedding feast is a recommended practice, and inviting people to it is recommended, and attending it is recommended. There is no harm in that, if Allah wills. Yes.
This questioner, who did not mention his name in his message, asks about the ruling on some villagers using loudspeakers in the mosques as a means of media for their worldly purposes, such as celebrations and funerals, like announcing that so-and-so has passed away, or about wedding invitations, saying that so-and-so is inviting you to eat herbs at his home in such-and-such village. What is the ruling on this action?
Answer:
This is permissible; in fact, it is recommended to announce the death of a Muslim so that people may attend the funeral prayer for him and make supplication for him. This is recommended. Likewise, announcing an invitation to a wedding feast is recommended, as the wedding feast is a recommended practice, and inviting people to it is recommended, and attending it is recommended. There is no harm in that, if Allah wills. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/010 — archive.org (7:06)
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