Sunnats and Aadaab – Hanafi Mazhab

The Correct Pronunciation of the Words of the Azaan When calling out the azaan, one should try to pronounce all the words correctly. In this regard, some of the important points to bear in mind are: 1. When reciting اَللهُ أَكْبَرْ اَللهُ أَكْبَرْ, the letter ر (raa)in the first أَكْبَرْ …

The Words of the Azaan There are seven phrases in the azaan. The seven phrases are mentioned below in sequence: 1. First call out: اَللهُ أَكْبَرْ اللهُ أَكْبَرْ Allah Ta‘ala is the greatest, Allah Ta‘ala is the greatest. اَللهُ أَكْبَرْ اَللهُ أَكْبَرْ Allah Ta‘ala is the greatest, Allah Ta‘ala is the greatest. 2. Secondly, …

1. The dua that is made after the azaan and between the azaan and iqaamah is accepted. عن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم الدعاء لا يرد بين الأذان والإقامة (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: ٢١٢)[1] Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah …

1. Insert the index fingers into the ears or cover both ears entirely with all the fingers.[1] عن عبد الرحمن بن سعد بن عمار بن سعد مؤذن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال حدثني أبي عن أبيه عن جده أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أمر بلالا أن …

1. Call out the azaan in the state of wudhu.[1] عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال لا يؤذن إلا متوضئ (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: ٢٠٠)[2] Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one calling out the azaan should …

Sunnah Method of Calling Out the Azaan 1. Ensure that your intention for calling out the azaan is solely to please Allah Ta‘ala. عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال من أذن سبع سنين محتسبا كتبت له براءة من النار (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: ٢٠٦)[1] …

1. The muazzin should be a male.[1]       عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال ليس على النساء أذان ولا إقامة (السنن الكبرى للبيهقي، الرقم: ١٩٩٦)[2] It is reported that Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) said, “Calling out the azaan and iqaamah is not the responsibility of women.” …

1. The muazzin has been described in the Hadith as being from the best servants of Allah Ta’ala. عن ابن أبي أوفى رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إن خيار عباد الله الذين يراعون الشمس والقمر والنجوم والأظلة لذكر الله (المستدرك على الصحيحين للحاكم، الرقم: …

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. On the Day of Qiyaamah, people will admire those who used to call out the azaan in the world on account of their …

When Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) made hijrah (migrated) to Madinah Munawwarah, he constructed the musjid. After constructing the musjid, he consulted the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) regarding the method to be adopted to call people for salaah.