TERM 2 - FIQH II - CLASS 1ADHAAN & IQAMAH

Adhaan (Call To Prayer)

The "Adhaan" is a call to inform others in specific words that the time for a particular prayer has begun. It is a call to the congregation and is an expression of the Islamic practice. It is required as an act for all the Obligatory Prayers.

The Virtues of Adhaan

The greatness of the virtue which Islam attaches to the "Adhaan" and the one who performs it i.e. the "Muadhin", can be noted from the following verse of the Holy Qur'an:" Who is better in speech than one who calls (the people) to allah and works righteousness" (Qur'an 41:33).

The mother of the faithful, Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) confirmed that this verse concerns and refers to the Muadhin and was revealed on no other reason than for the Muadhin.

And, from the prophetic traditions, Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet ﷺ said: " If the people knew the reward in the Adhaan and the first row of! The prayer and that they could not get it (the reward) save by drawing lots, they would draw lots" (Narrated by Imam Bukhari).

And, in another saying the Prophet ﷺ said: " The Muadhins will on the Day of Judgement have the longest necks (reflecting their exclusive eminence) " (Reported by Imam Muslim).

How the Adhaan is performed

Preferably, there should be an appointed Muadhin at each Mosque who will call the people to prayer when the time of a particular prayer is due. In performing the Adhaan, the Muadhin would stand facing the direction of the "Qiblah" (the sacred mosque in Makkah). He would then raise both hands up to his ears and say in a loud voice the following words:

1. ALLAHU AKBAR - Allah is the greatest (to be repeated 4 times).

2. ASH-HADU ANLA ILAHA ILLALLAAH - I testify that there is no god but Allah. (to be repeated 2 times).

3. ASH-HADU ANNA MUHAMMADAN RASUULULLAAH - I testify that Muhammad is Allah's messenger. (to be repeated 2 times).

4. HAYYAA LAS SALAAT - Come fast to prayer. (to be repeated 2 times). The Muadhin, when reciting this turns the face slightly to the right side.

5. HAYYAA LAL FALAAH - Come fast to success. (to be repeated 2 times). The Muadhin, when reciting this turns the face slightly to the left side.