Ramadan: The public call to Muslim prayer for the sake of unity and diversity Diane Bederman
Easter and Passover have come and gone and millions of people were unable to be together because of Covid 19-the Chinese virus.
But Ramadan is here and for 30 days Muslims fast and pray. New rules. There is a public call to Muslim prayer. In cities and towns in America and Canada our politicians decided for the sake of unity and diversity that we should all have the opportunity to hear the Call to Prayer for Muslims. It’s about creating a sense of unity and comfort and sharing the religion with others which requires that noise laws be relaxed. Toronto Municipal Code, city spokesperson Tammy Robbinson explained:
“Spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being is important during these difficult times.”
In Hamilton, Ontario twice daily calls to prayer, the Adhaan are allowed until May 24. Imam Sayed Tora said he was “thrilled” council was open to the request from the downtown and Mountain mosques. The Mountain mosque leader said the pandemic lockdown is particularly hard on members forced to stay apart during Ramadan, a time when local mosques are normally “buzzing beehives” of activity.
“This will give members of the Hamilton Muslim community a great sense of unity, tranquility and peace.”
Tora said each broadcasted call to prayer in Arabic will last about two or three minutes.
The Adhaan is not just a call to prayer but a public proclamation of Islamic doctrine as it contains this sentence:
I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God.
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