How Muslims are Digitizing Ramadan Rituals
Cameras, microphones and smartphones aren’t just used to stay in touch with people.
Such gadgets have become essential technology for Muslims keeping track of their Ramadan rituals.
For Omar Taha, they are essential for reaching out to his congregation — the Al Emaan Islamic Centre in south London.
The 33-year-old physician manages and controls the mosque’s finances as a principal trustee.
He uses his phone daily to stream the maghrib adhan, signaling to his Bromley neighborhood that it’s time to break the fast.
He also reads the Quran and sets notifications for his five daily prayers from an app.
Video conferencing allowed the mosque’s members to stay connected during the pandemic lockdown.
Technology continues to aid communications within this and other faith communities.
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