Tag Archives: Azaan

The Words of the Azaan

There are seven phrases in the azaan. The seven phrases are:
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The Correct Pronunciation of the Words of the Azaan

When calling out the azaan, one should try to pronounce all the words correctly.…

Azaan is among the salient features of the Deen of Islam. Islam has afforded great honour to all those who call out the azaan, inviting people towards salaah.…

1. There are great rewards in store in the Hereafter for those who call out the azaan.…

1. Forgiveness has been declared for the muazzin. Similarly, glad tidings have been given regarding the muazzin that he is blessed with the reward of all those who performed salaah due to responding to his call.…

1. Freedom from the fire of Jahannum is promised for the one who calls out the azaan for seven years.…

The Qualities of a Muazzin

1. The muazzin should be a male.

عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال ليس على النساء أذان ولا إقامة (السنن الكبرى للبيهقي، الرقم: 1996)

It is reported that Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu anhuma) said, “Calling out the azaan and iqaamah is not the responsibility of women.”…

Sunnah Method of Calling Out the Azaan

1. Ensure that your intention for calling out the azaan is solely to please Allah Ta’ala.…

1. Call out the azaan in the state of wudhu.

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال لا يؤذن إلا متوضئ (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 200)

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said, “The one calling out the azaan should be in the state of wudhu.”…

1. Insert the index fingers into the ears or cover both ears entirely with all the fingers.…