Re: [obsnw] Re: Noise disturbance: from mosques

[Marc Lunau (HOUSES4RENT)]

I am no Muslim either and have nothing against any religion in principle. However, I find the noise pollution of any kind (Mosques are just one source) outside normal/reasonable day hours equally disturbing, especially if its so regular on top. On 27/08/12 15:26 PM, wendy faull wrote: 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: o...@obz.org.za ----------------------------------------------   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 obsnw@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to obsnw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/obsnw?hl=en     -- 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: o...@obz.org.za ----------------------------------------------   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 obsnw@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to obsnw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/obsnw?hl=en