Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 27-01-2017
The town Planner and trust representative of The Almazaahir Institute of Islamic Studies Trust says residents do not understand that there are adequate solutions to objections raised by them for the construction of a masjid in Atholl Gardens in Sandton.
At least 761 residents have objected to the construction of the masjid.
General objections which include traffic congestion, parking, water usage and the athan have frequently been raised by irate residents whenever a masjid is planned fearing it may imbalance the equilibrium of the area.
Spokesperson for the organisation Zaid Cassim says approvals of reports from a traffic and civil engineer have been granted by the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) and Joburg Water.
Cassim says they even have a solution to the athan which residents says will increase noise levels in the area.
“The call to prayer is not on a loud hailer but it through the Bilal system (indoor athan home transmitter), it’s amplified, so they don’t seem to understand all of those things until it’s presented at the hearing.”
Cassim says there is a need for a masjid in Atholl Gardens.
“The two masjid closest to the Athol catchment is Houghton and Coleraine Drive in Sandton. Other than that there is no masjid within that area or you have to go to Marlboro, Kelvin or Buccleuch.
Cassim says the hearing for the objections will be heard on the first two week of March.
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