The Adhaan
- Muslim call to prayer is known as the adhaan.
- It can be heard at the times of prayer.
- Before Muslims used the adhaan, they were not sure aboutةthe manner of calling people to prayer.
- The Prophet asked the companions for suggestions.
Some of the companions suggested that:
- A bell should be rung.
- A horn may be blown.
- Drums may be beaten.
- Fires may be lit.
- Prophet Muhammad did not agree with any of these ideas.
- The next morning, a companion, ‘Abdullaah ibn Zayd had a dream. In his dream, a man appeared and taught him the words of the adhaan. ‘Abdullaah ibn Zayd told the Prophet about his dream.
- The Prophet said to ‘Abdullaah, “It is a true dream.” (Tirmidhi and Aboo Daawood)
- Bilaal ibn Rabaah was the first companion to call the adhaan.
- The adhaan is called for each of the five daily
prayers by the mu’adhdhin.
- The mu’adhdhin stands facing the qiblah, raises his voice, and says the adhaan slowly and clearly.
- The mu’adhdhin pauses after each part of the adhaan, and does not speak during the adhaan.
*Discussion*
choose the correct answers:
1) Muslims have a unique manner of calling people to prayer. It is called:
- Adhaan
- Iqaamah
- Mu’adhdhin
2) The companion who had the dream about the adhaan was:
- Bilaal ibn Rabaah
- ‘Ali ibn Abee Taalib
- ‘Abdullaah ibn Zayd
3) The first Muslim to call the adhaan was:
- ‘Abdullaah ibn Zayd
- Bilaal ibn Rabaah
- Aboo Hurayrah
4) The person who calls the adhaan is know as a:
- Muwahhid
- Mu’adhdhin
- Mujaahid
The words of the Adhaan are:
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🌙 Learn the Adhan in a Fun Way
Read each phrase, practice the pronunciation, learn the meaning, and remember how many times we say it ⭐
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الله أكبر الله أكبر
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest
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أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله
Ash-hadu an laa ilaaha illal-laah
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah
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أشهد أن محمدًا رسول الله
Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar Rasoolullaah
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
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حي على الصلاة
Hayya ‘alas-salaah
Come to prayer
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حي على الفلاح
Hayya ‘alal-falaah
Come to success
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الله أكبر
Allahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest
1 Time ☝️
لا إله إلا الله
Laa ilaaha illal-laah
There is no god but Allah
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- In the Fajr adhaan, after saying Hayya 'alal-falaah, the mu'adhdhin says:
English meaning
Prayer is better than sleep (Recited twice)
Transliterations
As Salaatu Kharyun min An-nawm
- When Muslims hear the adhaan, they should respond by repeating what the mu'adhdhin says.
- After the mu'adhdhin says Hayya 'alas-salaah, a Muslim should say: 'La hawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaah.' The same is said after 'Hayya 'alal-falaah.' After the adhaan, a Muslim should say the du'aa of asking Allah a to bestow peace and blessings upon the Prophet.
- It is good to make du'aa between the adhaan and the iqaamah because Allah accepts du'aa at this time. (Ibn Khuzaymah and Nasaa'i)
The Iqaamah
- The iqaamah is the call to the start of the prayer. It should be called when the imaam is ready to lead the prayer. The person who called the adhaan should also call the iqaamah to inform people that the Salah is about to start.
- The prayer should start immediately after the iqaamah.
- Those who are waiting for the prayer should stand up and join the congregation as soon as the iqaamah is called.
The words of the iqaamah that were taught to 'Abdullaah ibn Zayd are:
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