I don’t know if this is universal, but at the few masajid that I’ve visited on Eid, a select group of 4 or 5 brothers always play “pass the mic.” Someone has to lead the takbir chant, (i.e. “Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar, La ilaha il-Allah…” to the end of that thikr. It is truly one of the most beautiful sounds to hear the entire masjid recite it in unison (especially if your local masjid is one that is anti-group thikr).
Well, it WOULD be beautiful if the guy on the mic wasn’t SO loud that you can’t even hear yourself! Ugh! And then they pass the microphone between themselves messing up the rhythm and changing the tone. I understand that they’re hyped, but what is it really about? Ego (nafs)? They think the women can’t hear? (since they lock the women away in some closet). No, I think they just believe that’s what they should do. No particular reason to it. I personally think it ruins the whole experience. I tire from reciting the takbir when I can’t even hear myself or the beautiful voices of my brothers and sisters.
Next year, leave the mic on, but step away from it.
