{"id":464,"date":"2026-07-19T08:04:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currentmaple.com\/?p=464"},"modified":"2026-07-19T08:09:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:09:32","slug":"mosque-call-to-prayer-survey-regina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currentmaple.com\/?p=464","title":{"rendered":"Mosque Call to Prayer Survey Divides Regina Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Local Regina mosque puts out survey for feedback on call to prayer<\/strong>
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Regina City Jamia Masjid<\/strong> launched a public survey on Friday to gather resident feedback on its mosque call to prayer<\/em> broadcast. The mosque set up survey stations outside its doors, inviting neighbours to share their views. Organizers hope the responses will guide a final decision on whether the Friday broadcast continues.<\/p>

The Islamic call to prayer, known as the Adhan<\/em>, is a short announcement in Arabic. It signals to Muslims that prayer time has arrived. The mosque received a permit from Regina Police Service last month to broadcast it around noon on Fridays.<\/p>

Why the Mosque Started the Survey<\/h3>

The mosque broadcast the Adhan<\/em> once in mid-June. Soon afterward, it faced online threats. As a result, leaders temporarily paused the broadcast to protect the community.<\/p>

Since then, the mosque has focused on outreach instead. It hosted an open house to answer questions and hear concerns directly. The Friday survey extended that effort, giving neighbours a formal way to weigh in.<\/p>

M Anisur Rahaman<\/em>, director of Regina City Jamia Masjid, explained the reasoning behind the approach. \u201cOur neighbours are our first priority so they are the ones to decide whether or not we will be able to continue with the call to prayer,\u201d he said. His comment reflects the mosque\u2019s effort to build consensus before resuming the broadcast.<\/p>

Surveys ran throughout the day in front of the building. People stopped by to share opinions, both supportive and critical. The mosque recorded every response without exception.<\/p>

Community Reactions Split on the Issue<\/h3>

Reactions to the mosque call to prayer<\/em> proposal varied widely among participants. Some residents voiced strong support for the mosque\u2019s request. Others raised concerns about noise and precedent.<\/p>

Cale Fladager<\/em>, one survey participant, compared the request to existing local practices. \u201cI think they have every right to broadcast their call to prayer, just as any church in the city would have the right to ring their bells,\u201d he said. His comparison framed the issue around equal treatment for religious institutions.<\/p>

Not everyone agreed with that view, however. Gail Becker<\/em>, another participant, expressed clear opposition to the plan. She said the request sets a precedent she does not support.<\/p>

\u201cThey\u2019re welcome here, but I don\u2019t want to hear their call to prayer,\u201d Becker said. Her comment highlights the discomfort some residents feel about the broadcast. Meanwhile, other neighbours remained undecided and used the survey to ask questions directly.<\/p>

What Happens Next With the Permit<\/h3>

All survey responses, including opposing views, will go to Regina Police Service. The service will use this input during its permit review process. That review will ultimately determine the Adhan<\/em>‘s future in the neighbourhood.<\/p>

The mosque has stated it will respect whatever outcome the process produces. Meanwhile, community members continue voicing opinions both online and in person. The final decision is expected once police complete their assessment of the survey results.<\/p>

For now, the mosque call to prayer<\/em> remains paused while the review continues. The mosque plans to keep engaging with neighbours throughout the process. Both supporters and critics are watching closely for the next update.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

mosque call to prayer survey outside Regina City Jamia Masjid Local Regina mosque puts out survey for feedback on call to prayer Regina City Jamia Masjid launched a public survey on Friday to gather resident feedback on its mosque call to prayer broadcast. The mosque set up survey stations outside its doors, inviting neighbours to share their views. Organizers hope the responses will guide a final decision on whether the Friday broadcast continues. The Islamic call to prayer, known as the Adhan, is a short announcement in Arabic. It signals to Muslims that prayer time has arrived. The mosque received a permit from Regina Police Service last month to broadcast it around noon on Fridays. Why the Mosque Started the Survey The mosque broadcast the Adhan once in mid-June. Soon afterward, it faced online threats. As a result, leaders temporarily paused the broadcast to protect the community. Since then, the mosque has focused on outreach instead. It hosted an open house to answer questions and hear concerns directly. The Friday survey extended that effort, giving neighbours a formal way to weigh in. M Anisur Rahaman, director of Regina City Jamia Masjid, explained the reasoning behind the approach. \u201cOur neighbours are our first priority so they are the ones to decide whether or not we will be able to continue with the call to prayer,\u201d he said. His comment reflects the mosque\u2019s effort to build consensus before resuming the broadcast. Surveys ran throughout the day in front of the building. People stopped by to share opinions, both supportive and critical. The mosque recorded every response without exception. Community Reactions Split on the Issue Reactions to the mosque call to prayer proposal varied widely among participants. Some residents voiced strong support for the mosque\u2019s request. Others raised concerns about noise and precedent. Cale Fladager, one survey participant, compared the request to existing local practices. \u201cI think they have every right to broadcast their call to prayer, just as any church in the city would have the right to ring their bells,\u201d he said. His comparison framed the issue around equal treatment for religious institutions. Not everyone agreed with that view, however. Gail Becker, another participant, expressed clear opposition to the plan. She said the request sets a precedent she does not support. \u201cThey\u2019re welcome here, but I don\u2019t want to hear their call to prayer,\u201d Becker said. Her comment highlights the discomfort some residents feel about the broadcast. Meanwhile, other neighbours remained undecided and used the survey to ask questions directly. What Happens Next With the Permit All survey responses, including opposing views, will go to Regina Police Service. The service will use this input during its permit review process. That review will ultimately determine the Adhan‘s future in the neighbourhood. The mosque has stated it will respect whatever outcome the process produces. Meanwhile, community members continue voicing opinions both online and in person. The final decision is expected once police complete their assessment of the survey results. For now, the mosque call to prayer remains paused while the review continues. The mosque plans to keep engaging with neighbours throughout the process. 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