Is raising the Adhan through loudspeakers considered a bid'ah (innovation), given that bid'ah refers to newly invented matters in religion?
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The (call to prayer) through loudspeakers is not an innovation (bid'ah), because it is a means of conveying the adhan to the listeners, and means take the ruling of their objectives. Just as the use of modern weapons and advanced vehicles falls under preparation and strength, conveying beneficial voices and articles through modern means, such as loudspeakers and the internet, falls under the category of conveying the truth and achieving religious and worldly benefits.
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