Tag Archives: Azaan

March, 2015

• 14 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 11

  

  Dua at the Time of the Maghrib Azaan Recite the following dua during the azaan of Maghrib or after the azaan:[1] اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّ هٰذَا إِقْبَالُ لَيْلِكَ وَإِدْبَارُ نَهَارِكَ وَأَصْوَاتُ دُعَاتِكَ فَاغْفِرْ لِيْ O Allah Ta‘ala! This is the approach of the night and the departure of the day, and these …
• 14 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 10

  

  1. After reciting the dua after azaan, the following dua should also be recited: أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ رَضِيْتُ بِاللهِ رَبًّا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُوْلًا وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِيْنًا I bear testimony that there is no deity except Allah Ta‘ala who is alone and …
• 14 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 9

  

  Dua after the Azaan 1. After the azaan, one should recite durood upon Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and thereafter recite the following dua:[1] اللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ هٰذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ آتِ مُحَمَّدًانِ الْوَسِيْلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَّحْمُودًانِ الَّذِيْ وَعَدْتَّهُ إِنَّكَ لَاتُخْلِفُ الْمِيْعَادْ O Allah Ta‘ala, Rabb of this perfect …
• 14 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 8

  

  Replying to the Azaan Azaan is among the salient symbols of Islam. When azaan holds such great importance in Deen, then we should show respect to the azaan by replying to it and not being engaged in any worldly talk at that time. The Fuqahaa have written that it is …
• 9 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 6

  

  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 …
• 2 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 5

  

  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, …

February, 2015

• 23 February

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 3

  

  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 …
• 17 February

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 2

  

  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 …
• 9 February

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Azaan and Iqaamah – Part 1

  

  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] …
• 3 February

  The Qualities of a Muazzin

  

  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.” …