Assalamu Alaykum,
In a time where people question Qur'aan verses and Ahadeeth whether rulings and prohobitions apply nowadays or not, Muslims fail to question how modern technology can be essential and sometimes important.
Not only have we forgotten the vast uses of Masjid-an-Nabawi at the time of Nabi (s.a.w), Masaajid nowadays tend to stick to a limited and fixed schedule with Salaah, Jumu'ah, 5-7 Madrasah and thats it.
The use of technology is limited to lights and a PA system.
However, when people can question the Qur'aan and older ways, why is the same logic not applied in question positive outcomes from available modern technologies? Is providing for the community not as important anymore with all the means possible as long as it is Halaal?
There are hundreds of web sites that attack Islam, give false information about Islam. We will advertise those web sites too by making everyone aware of it ony to increase their search engine rankings and visitors. I will never understand why every Masjid does not have a web site to propagate the Deen, to give useful knowledge provided by the Imams, to give the community local information about Salaah times, events etc.
The cost is not an issue as Masaajid are well off nowadays owning properties and continuously getting work done that is not needed in the Masjid such as chandeliers, marble effects and other visually impressive decorative unneeded works.
I want to show an example of how much difference a few practising youngsters (as in not elders) could make. www.masjidequba.org.uk/ of Stamford hill not only provides information but gives learning materials, event updates and even an mobile phone app. This is a prime example of how Masaajid can step it up a little and concentrate more on Deen and Aakhirah and less on Dunya.
Another fine example is www.masjideumer.org.uk/ Queens Road Masjid of Walthamstow. These two Masaajid not only have a top web site but also have worked towards live streaming for those out of the area. With Masjid-e-Quba using the MSNS service provided by Muftisays.com and Masjid-e-Umar using a 3rd party streaming service, they are a modern example of how to provide a real service to the Muslims who donate so much to the Masjid.
With over one and a half thousand Masaajid in the UK, how many actually have a web site or a live streaming service? A very well done to these Masaajid. If you know of any other websites who provide for their community fulfilling the duties of a community Masjid, please post us a link.
Congratulations Masjid-e-Quba and Masjid-e-Umar, a very well done to you and may Allah increase your services and make your hereafter.
