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Salaat The Majlis Vol 27 No 12, p.5

In Roshnee we have a Musjid where they have employed a Muazzin.

Question

In Roshnee we have a Musjid where they have employed a Muazzin. The Muazzin was born with a defect. Can't walk properly. He has to be in the wheel chair. I feel the mutawallis will be questionable. It is difficult for him to clean the musjid. Because of his condition. His pronunciation is not up to standard because of his condition. They just picked him from the street to give azaan. Is this proper? Please comment.

Answer

The mutawallis are in error for having employed the person. How can they expect service from a wheelchair bound person? To say the least, they are callous. They should honourably relieve him from the Musjid's service, and ensure to give him the same amount they are currently paying him. These mutawallis have ample Zakaat funds available to sustain the poor handicapped muath-thin.

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