Commission VIII DPR Supports Minister Of Religion Yaqut Issues Guidelines For Loudspeakers In Mosques And Musala

Vice Chairman of Commission VIII of the House of Representatives Ace Hasan Syadizily/DOK VOI - Nailin In Saroh

JAKARTA - Commission VIII of the DPR supports the Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas in issuing Circular Letter Number SE 05 of 2022 concerning Guidelines for Using Loudspeakers in Mosques and Musala. In these rules, the use of external loudspeakers is no later than 5 to 10 minutes before the call to prayer.

Deputy Chairman of Commission VIII of the DPR, Ace Hasan Syadizily, assessed that now it was time for the rules for loudspeakers or prayers in mosques and prayer rooms to be renewed.

"The Ministry of Religion has made this rule for a long time since 1978," said Ace when confirmed, Monday, February 21.

In addition, according to Ace, the regulation regarding the maximum mosque volume of 100 decibels (dB) must also have gone through various studies at the Ministry of Religion. Because, he said, in principle, the sound of the mosque prayer must maintain a comfortable atmosphere for all parties.

"We have to respect each other," said the chairman of the Golkar DPP.

In fact, said Ace, several Islamic countries have arranged mosque loudspeakers. Among them, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia.

"In some Muslim countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and other countries, there are regulations regarding loudspeakers," he added.

The West Java legislator also supports the rules that the mosque's prayer prayer must be good or not discordant and use good and correct pronunciation.

"I think this should be the case. The Prophet Muhammad himself taught us to sound the call to prayer in a beautiful and correct voice," said Ace.

Previously, Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas issued Circular Letter No. SE 05 of 2022 concerning Guidelines for Using Loudspeakers in Mosques and Musala. In these rules, the use of external loudspeakers is no later than 5 to 10 minutes before the call to prayer.

The Minister of Religion said that the use of loudspeakers in mosques and prayer rooms is a necessity for Muslims as one of the media to spread Islam in the community.

At the same time, Indonesian people are also diverse, in terms of religion, belief, background, and others. Therefore, efforts are needed to maintain brotherhood and social harmony.

"The guidelines are published as an effort to increase peace, order and harmony among members of the community," said Minister of Religion Yaqut in a written statement, Monday, February 21.

The Minister of Religion explained that the circular issued February 18, 2022 was addressed to the Head of the Regional Office of the Provincial Ministry of Religion, the Head of the Regency/City Ministry of Religion, the Head of the Sub-District Religious Affairs Office, the Chair of the Indonesian Ulema Council, the Chair of the Indonesian Mosque Council, the Leaders of Islamic Community Organizations, and the Takmir/Masjid Administrator. and Musala throughout Indonesia. As a copy, this circular is also addressed to all Governors and Regents/Mayors throughout Indonesia.

"This guideline is to be a guideline for the use of loudspeakers in mosques and prayer rooms for managers (takmir) of mosques and prayer rooms and other related parties," said the Minister of Religion.