{"_id":"6a62bf53104d3f3dbc1294f1","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Should I raise my voice in prayer to hear myself over background noise?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"If the environment is noisy, but other people nearby are also praying, is it better to recite loudly enough to hear myself clearly or to recite quietly without trying to hear myself over the background noise? Raising my voice enough to hear myself may cause others nearby to hear my recitation as well, and I am concerned about disturbing their prayers. Which approach is preferable?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Shafiʿi jurists say that if background noise is present, you are not required to raise your voice beyond what is sufficient to hear yourself under normal conditions. Personally, I would add that since background noise makes concentration more difficult, it may be better to raise your voice slightly to help focus, as long as it does not disturb others.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23281e","tag":"Salah: Other","count":153},{"_id":"696525c33e4fd26d8f9b3760","tag":"Salah: Recitation","count":21}],"createdOn":"2026-07-24T01:26:43.638Z"}