Imams up in arms over gadget distraction during Friday prayers

Spiritual authorities have been up in arms over congregants utilizing their smartphones in the course of the Friday sermon, calling such an act a fantastic loss and a waste.

“There are congregants ignoring the Friday sermon by speaking and joking with one another, or utilizing their smartphones. Some are negligent by not switching to the silent mode, affecting different congregants,” imams stated within the Friday sermon, including that some, with out feeling responsible, browse the Web, play video games or use social media.

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