Al-Aqsa Preacher Warns of Israeli Bill to Ban Muslim Call to Prayer
Sheikh Ekrima Sabri said in a statement that the issue has resurfaced after what he described as repeated unsuccessful efforts to either ban the call to prayer or reduce its volume. He cautioned that the latest developments should be viewed seriously.
He stated: “The issue of the call to prayer has been raised again after repeated failed attempts to ban it or reduce its volume.”
Reports indicate that a legislative committee in the Israeli Knesset has advanced a proposal aimed at regulating the use of loudspeakers in mosques, including in East Jerusalem and Arab communities within Israel.
The initiative, associated with the far-right Otzma Yehudit party led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, would require mosques to obtain permits before using sound systems.
The approval process would reportedly take into account factors such as noise levels and proximity to residential areas.
Under the proposed framework, police officers would be authorized to order an immediate halt to the call to prayer in cases of alleged violations. Continued noncompliance could result in fines or the confiscation of mosque loudspeakers, according to statements attributed to the sponsoring party.
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