Panaji municipality bans prayers on loudspeaker at Muslim graveyard


Panaji, Nov 30 (IANS): Recital of prayers over loudspeakers at one of the largest Muslim burial grounds here banned by the city municipal corporation, it was revealed on Wednesday. The order drew protests from the Muslim community have demanded that the measure be withdrawn.

Panaji Corporation Commissioner Ajit Roy, in an order issued here earlier this week, has said that the order was passed in order to prevent breach of peace and tranquility in nearby areas.

"It has been brought to the notice from surrounding area at St. Inez, Panaji, that the prayers are carried out through loudspeakers/public address system with very high decibels at the burial ground of Muslim(s) kabrasthan (graveyard) at St. Inez," said the order dated November 24, when city was playing host to the 48th International Film Festival of India, the country's biggest film event.

"The community should ensure that no prayers to be held on Muslim burial ground/kabrastan by loud speakers/public address systems so as to avoid disturbing the public peace and tranquility in the surrounding area," the order further reads.

In a statement issued here, the Jamat ul Muslamin Gausia Sunni trust condemned the order.

"Prayers are carried out at the masjid and not at the burial ground. This is now a tradition going on for the last 20 years... This move has really hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims and the Corporation should immediately withdraw the notice or the community will gherao the Commissioner," trust spokesperson Babni Shaikh told reporters here.

  

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  • Canute, Dubai

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    This is fair judgment. Government should impose strict ban on all type of loud speakers, horns which are used in all churches, Mosques and temples.

    DisAgree [2] Agree [29] Reply Report Abuse

  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Uniform policy decision is required in this matter which is a sensitive issue

    DisAgree [1] Agree [23] Reply Report Abuse

  • Willie Menda, Bangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Modiji also makes too much noise!!

    DisAgree [17] Agree [20] Reply Report Abuse

  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Even you make...
    So eat less potatoes...

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    @John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt, take any quran translated 2 other languages book da name mentioned 4 islamic diety is allah. not parameshwar or God or dev.

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  • shan, dubai

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Allah is Arabic word...... Paramatma.......Hindi word, Almighty is English word..... Elohim is jewish word.... means..... God or almighty.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    @shan, dubai, elohim is not allah. elohim is from hebrew language. u created 1 new arabic deity allah @ 1400 era. when translating quran in2 kannada y name of allah is arabic. y not in kannada paramashwar, bhagwan, paramatma.

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  • John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    @ David Pais,
    Allah is the Arabic word for God, similarly Parameshwar in Hindi, Khuda in Persian and Urdu, Dev in Konkani and Marathi, Dieu in French and so on. He is the same God (English). Abraham or Ibrahim, Moses or Moosa Jesus or Issa and Mohammad worshipped the same God or Allah or Parmeshwar. Why do you differentiate between gods who is called differently in different languages?

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    muhammad did not worship da God of abraham, isaac & jacob.. muhammad worshipped allah. da word allah was not there b4 100 b.c.

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  • John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    It's because the Arabic language was also not there during the time of Abraham and Moses. The languages prevalent during the time of Jesus were Hebrew and Aramaic. Allah is derived from the Hebrew word Eloi or Elohim which mean the same.

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  • shan, dubai

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    You are correct...... In English it is David and in Arabic Dawood. I saw some Punjabi keep their name in America.....Harry, Lucky etc..... His real name is Harmender Singh and he will ask the american to call him as Harry, Laxman singh will tell the Americans that he Lucky.

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  • The Guru, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Can they use headphones and plug them into dead bodies ears and later they can raise the volume at the highest level. No one stopped it I guess...

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  • Jeevan, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    We are just jealous that u people pray 5 times a day and on time.

    Noice pollution is just an excuse. Can anyone complaint that waking up early made them sick.

    Giving proper Azaan is so pleasant, to hear. Indian azaan is not same tune as of in Middle East countries.

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    There is no real estate value for flats and houses of Hindus near mosque. Hindus badly loose property for Muslims.
    Economic slowdown...

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  • santosh prabhu, udupi / mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Was loudspeaker available during Prophet PBUH time? as per holy book azan should be called loudly by muzzaini from 4 minar of masjid. why kuran purists not asking to ban loudspeaker?

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  • Sachin Shetty, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    loud speaker in buriel ground is a bad idea. If it is not stopped in one place then it will spread everywhere. good move.

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  • S. R. FERNANDES, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    BELL OR TRUMPET TYPE LOUD SPEAKERS ARE VERY LOUD, CAN BE HEARD MORE THAN TWO KM FAR SOMETIMES. BETTER USE BOX TYPE SPEAKERS, GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE GATHERING WITHIN THE PREMISES.

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Whatever is real nuisance, destruction in ANY RELIGION stop that all.
    Be like China. No religious practices in public places, schools, offices.
    Follow your religion in your places of worship and at home.

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  • Rao, Udupi

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Following is the extract from THE NOISE POLLUTION (REGULATION
    AND CONTROL) RULES, 2000

    "Statutory Control on loud speakers. -

    (i) The permitted strength of the power amplifier should be adjusted to cover the audience, and noise level beyond the boundary limit of the noise source premises should not be increased by more than 5 dB above the ambient noise level.

    (ii) Licence must be obtained by all parties intending to use loud speakers or public system for any other occasion.

    (iii) Public address system and loud speakers should not be used at night between 9.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. except in closed premises.

    (iv) Loud speakers should be directed at the audience and not away from audience (i.e., not towards the neighborhood).

    (v) Loud speakers should not be allowed for advertisement and commercial activities. "

    Mostly we find there is no implementation of the above rules. It is also high time all religious
    institutions minimize the use of loud speakers and also reduce the volume such that it does not disturb the neighborhood. Students, patients, elderly, offices are all effected.

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  • Jeevan, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Azaan cured my back pain disease . Waking up early in morning cures many diseases and keeps u healthy . I feel always energetic after waking up early

    Only kumbakarana the Rakshaks wakes up late


    Thank u azan

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    You have not read this news properly.

    You can do with a simple alaram clock too if you want to wake up early that however is a differeny matter.

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  • JAGDISH, mumbai

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Ok sir Mr.Mohammed Jeevan be happy

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  • Mangalurian, Mangaluru

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    It is my understanding that most Islamic scholars acknowledge that burial grounds are no place for prayers.

    Of course, there are different Islamic sects with different beliefs. They are not a single entity.

    Regardless, there were no loudspeakers 100 years ago.

    SO how did God hear the prayers of the faithful for the last 1300 years?

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  • Daniel, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Don't worry dead can't hear anyway so should not make any difference and Lord God can hear all ways....
    Also stop using full saffron colored cloths & flags in politics and open streets

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  • Don, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    It is high time that a rule applied to all Hindus, Muslims, Christians and every one else not to have loud speakers outside places of worship. Loud Speakers can be used only inside the place of worship and that sound should not come outside the premises of that place of worship. In particular, playing of loud speakers at odd times of the day.

    DisAgree [2] Agree [21] Reply Report Abuse

  • I wish I was there, Bahrain

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Person is dead. Nothing to worry bring small mini speakers, so no one gets disturbed.

    DisAgree [1] Agree [19] Reply Report Abuse

  • Masoom, Ullal

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Azan runs 24 hrs 365 days without a second gap non stop. Due to time difference in different states different countries

    DisAgree [19] Agree [19] Reply Report Abuse

  • NAGESH NAYAK, MANGALORE

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    DONT SPREAD LIES, IT IS NOT TRUE. IF THIS WAS THE CASE THEN MANY WOULD HAVE CONVERTED TO ISLAM

    DisAgree [18] Agree [22] Reply Report Abuse

  • Masoom, Ullal

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    FROM ULLAL TO SURATHKAL AZAN HAS 2 TO 3 SECOND DIFFERENCE. FROM SURATHKAL TO MANIPAL AGAIN 5 SECONDS FROM MANIPAL TO GOA AGAIN 8 SECONDS DIFFERENCE. LIKE THAT IT GOES ON AND ON.

    SO WE ARE PRAISING GOD 24 HRS 365 DAYS NON STOP

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  • NAGESH NAYAK, MANGALORE

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    EVEN WE ARE PRAISING GOD. THAT ALSO CATCHES UP 24 HRS

    DisAgree [8] Agree [10] Report Abuse

  • nithin, mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Dear Masoom.

    when you praising that is fine but do not disturb through your prayer doesn't matter which religion you are .

    Religion didn't ask any one to pray in so loud noise other's get disturbed.

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  • Ramesh, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    It’s true, but still I will not convert.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    adan 1ly 4 daily 5 times in arabic 2 arabic god allah.

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  • John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    What do you mean by Arabic God Allah?

    DisAgree [2] Agree [1] Reply Report Abuse

  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    all over da world adhan & salat r in arabic not peoples mother tongue.

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  • Daniel, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    ...does anyone knows the sacrifice of thanksgiving holy mass celebration goes non stop every hour all through the world in every Church daily 24hrs 365days without stop praying for every one, every community, every governments, etc but not in loud outside.
    Moreover 5 times daily prayers originated in the Church and the practice unfortunately remained only with seminarian & priest only.

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  • JAGDISH, mumbai

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Good Steps ...If you all need loud speaker every where then you can also install loud speakers at your houses also.....let it be compulsory .

    DisAgree [3] Agree [15] Reply Report Abuse

  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Every where Loud Speaker is a new scene.

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Target Minorities, There is a Big propaganda that plans to shutdown Christians schools in the country,this is has been openly telling by RSS people and Now Muthallic,

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Ban Crackers for Christmas & Diwali ...

    DisAgree [17] Agree [38] Reply Report Abuse

  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Very good 😊
    Loud speakers are growing like mushrooms these days..

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  • Ummar, Santhekatte

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Ms. Sri

    You are right. Temples are more numbered than Masjids. You may never heard Muslim samajotsawa. Am I right? Why no ban on these loud speakers

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    I am not against loudspeakers either in temple, mosque or church..
    My request is to only reduce the volume...
    Keep bit low volume. That solves the problem...

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  • JAGDISH, mumbai

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Samajostava once in a year but your loud speaker 5 times a day .

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  • Ummar, Santhekatte

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    @ Jagdish,
    I'm not against samajotsawa. It is good if it spread awareness of Hinduism. But everybody knows that each and every samajotsawa spreading only hatred. I'm talking about loud speaker.

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  • hemanth, bangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Instead of samajothsava you guys makes noise with bombs.

    DisAgree [4] Agree [10] Reply Report Abuse

  • mahesh, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    Order is to no loud speaker in burial ground.., not mosque.
    These guys are protesting for no reason.

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  • Ummar, Santhekatte

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    @Mahesh
    For your and that stupid mayor's info nobody keeps the loudspeakers in graveyard. They don't have the guts to ban on Masjid as usual false allegations. Don't be a frog of well.

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  • mahesh, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    That order was specifically for the burial grounds.
    Read the letter again.

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  • Ummar, Santhekatte

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    @ Mahesh

    Name of the graveyard just ullu banawing. Most of the graveyards located just behind the Masjid.

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  • Abhishek Peradana, BENGALURU

    Thu, Nov 30 2017

    NOO!!!!... Most of the Masjid located just beside the Main Road.

    DisAgree [1] Agree [4] Reply Report Abuse


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