The Use of Devices to Enhance the Imam's Voice
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The questioner:
There are now modern devices that add a kind of grandeur and strength to the voice of the imam or the reciter. They come in different types: one type improves the voice so that it is as if the imam is reciting in a wide, large space, and the voice has an effect. There is another type that gives an echo, creating a resonance such that the word resonates after the imam says a verse or a supplication, and it has an effect. The brothers have a demonstration of these types. If you would like to listen to them so that the picture is clear, or if you feel that this topic is a puzzle for you? As you wish. May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
As for rust, it is a matter requiring consideration. However, if it improves the voice without rust, that is good. Whatever improves the voice and benefits the Muslims is sought after. If the device enhances, softens, or deepens the imam's voice in a way that benefits people and causes softness in hearts, then it is a sought-after matter. As for rust, it is a matter requiring consideration if it does not disturb the Muslims and does not cause them to follow everything they hear. They may hear things clearly without confusion regarding the imam's recitation, his bowing, his prostration, and all his states. The sound of the takbir does not harm, obscure, or disturb. Therefore, the matter is broad in this regard. Yes.
If there is benefit for the believers in that it raises the voice, thereby conveying the sound like amplifiers, or it improves the voice, and even if it is for prayer, provided it does not harm. Yes.
The questioner:
Yes, is there a type of this present with the brothers now?
The Shaykh:
There is nothing wrong with it.
There are now modern devices that add a kind of grandeur and strength to the voice of the imam or the reciter. They come in different types: one type improves the voice so that it is as if the imam is reciting in a wide, large space, and the voice has an effect. There is another type that gives an echo, creating a resonance such that the word resonates after the imam says a verse or a supplication, and it has an effect. The brothers have a demonstration of these types. If you would like to listen to them so that the picture is clear, or if you feel that this topic is a puzzle for you? As you wish. May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
As for rust, it is a matter requiring consideration. However, if it improves the voice without rust, that is good. Whatever improves the voice and benefits the Muslims is sought after. If the device enhances, softens, or deepens the imam's voice in a way that benefits people and causes softness in hearts, then it is a sought-after matter. As for rust, it is a matter requiring consideration if it does not disturb the Muslims and does not cause them to follow everything they hear. They may hear things clearly without confusion regarding the imam's recitation, his bowing, his prostration, and all his states. The sound of the takbir does not harm, obscure, or disturb. Therefore, the matter is broad in this regard. Yes.
If there is benefit for the believers in that it raises the voice, thereby conveying the sound like amplifiers, or it improves the voice, and even if it is for prayer, provided it does not harm. Yes.
The questioner:
Yes, is there a type of this present with the brothers now?
The Shaykh:
There is nothing wrong with it.
Source
الجواب الصريح عن أسئلة التراويح — islamhouse.com (1:09:10)
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