West Java PWNU Socializes Minister Of Religion's Circular Regarding Mosque Loudspeakers

BANDUNG - The West Java Nahdlatul Ulama (PWNU) Regional Manager disseminated the Minister of Religion Circular Letter Number 5 of 2022 concerning Guidelines for the Use of Loudspeakers in mosques and prayer rooms to the local community. The chairman of the West Java PWNU KH Juhadi Muhammad said the socialization would be carried out intensively. "This socialization is needed so that the community understands thoroughly. We are ready to disseminate it. We will coordinate with the West Java Regional Office of Religion and other mass organizations," said Juhadi. According to him, what is contained in the circular letter is very positive. With these guidelines, social harmony will be maintained. "The provisions are very positive, in line with the vision of the West Java PWNU to continue to maintain brotherhood and social harmony, and to create peace, order and mutual comfort," said Juhadi in Bandung, Tuesday, March 1.

Previously, Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas stated that the regulation related to the use of loudspeakers in mosques, one of which was aimed at making relations between religious believers more harmonious. "This circular was issued with the aim that no other religious community would be disturbed. We know that it is the symbol of Islam, please use a toa, but of course it must be regulated. It is regulated how the volume should not be loud, a maximum of 100 decibels," said Yaqut.