In some countries, there are those who convey the message behind the imam while a loudspeaker is present. Is this valid?
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The questioner : In some countries, conveying the message behind the imam is a regular recommended practice (sunnah rawatib) that is maintained continuously, even with the presence of a loudspeaker for the imam... Does this have any basis?
The Shaykh : This has no basis in the present time, given the presence of a loudspeaker. There is no need for it, so it should not be the case that there is a messenger when a loudspeaker is available. It is said that this is contrary to the Sunnah. However, we spoke with some people in the Sacred Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, and we spoke with some of the officials. They said that the wiring varies; some of it comes from the mu'adhdhin (caller to prayer) and some from the imam. If the wiring from the imam’s side were to malfunction, the people would not hear. That is what they said. And knowledge is with Allah. Yes.
The Shaykh : This has no basis in the present time, given the presence of a loudspeaker. There is no need for it, so it should not be the case that there is a messenger when a loudspeaker is available. It is said that this is contrary to the Sunnah. However, we spoke with some people in the Sacred Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, and we spoke with some of the officials. They said that the wiring varies; some of it comes from the mu'adhdhin (caller to prayer) and some from the imam. If the wiring from the imam’s side were to malfunction, the people would not hear. That is what they said. And knowledge is with Allah. Yes.