I am not Muslim and *I* find your post offensive (and embarrassing). I'm not going to engage in trying to enlighten you about Islam in this forum. Apart from anything else, as a non-Muslim, I am a long way from being an expert. However, I think you need to do some research into Islam in order to have a better idea of the what and why of the adhan. It might give you another, less offensive, perspective.
(Just to clarify: I live very close to the border with Salt River, so the adhan - from both mosques - is very much a part of my life.) On Sunday, August 26, 2012 7:18:41 AM UTC+2, Chris wrote: > > Last time I checked Observatory isn't in the Middle East, yet it seems > local mosques are increasingly wailing like they think so. > > This morning, again, Sunday 5:55 pm, I was woken by wailing from the > mosque located in Northern Obz, yet I live numerous blocks away. > During Ramadan I was even getting wake up calls in stereo! from a > complimentary mosque which I think is located over in Mowbray. > > Is anyone else losing sleep or distrubed from this noise pollution? > And does anyone know if a mosque has special privelige over any other > entity that creates a noise disturbance, even if it is an auspicious time > on their calendar? Which I assume would be every few hours, 24 hours a day > if they continue having their way. > > This said, I mean no disrespect specifically to Islam and of the Imans > whose vocal talents are invariably on par with the sound of a live cat > being gutted. I'd equally think as little of Celine Dion hopping on the PA > to deprive me of precious sleep... > > -- OPS [Obsid Public Safety] - 24/7 control room ---------------------------------------------- 021-447-1066 072-063-1653 For all emergencies please dial 10111 ---------------------------------------------- ONW: 082 081 0142, ONW email: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups The Observatory Neighbourhood watch group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/obsnw?hl=en
