The adhan is read immediately after the time for prayer. Azan is a call for Muslims to perform the obligatory prayer. The adhan is the announcement of the time of prayer. The person who gives the adhan is called a muadzin. It is desirable that the muadzin have a beautiful voice. Monotheists read every day, and accordingly, an azan sounds before each prayer. Iqamat (kamat) is an invitation to Muslims to obligatory congregational prayer. Adhan is a sunnah-mu'akkadah, close in strength and importance to wajib.

• Allahu akbarul-laahu akbar (2 times)
  (Allah is above all)
• Ashhadu alla ilyaha illallah (2 times)
  (I testify that there is no object worthy of worship except the One God)
• Ashhadu anna Muhammadar-rasulullah (twice)
  (I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah)
• Haya ‘ala salting (twice)
  (Hurry to prayer)
• Haya ‘alal-falah (twice)
  (Rush to the rescue)
• Allahu akbarul-lahu akbar
  (Allah is above all)
• La ilaha illallah
  (There is no one and nothing worthy of following the laws except following the perfect laws of Allah Almighty)

Ikamat (kamat) with transcription in Russian

Iqamat (kamat) is a call to prayer, pronounced immediately before performing fard prayer (obligatory prayer)

It should be noted that when calling for morning prayer, after the words: “Hayya ‘alal-falyah”, before “Allahu Akbar” the words are added: “Assalatu khayrum minan naum! Assalatu khairum minan naum!

Words of the Iqama according to the Hanafi madhhab

• Allahu akbarul-laahu akbar (2 times)
  (Allah is above all)
• Ashhadu alla ilaha illallah (2 times)
  (I testify that there is no one and nothing worthy of worship except Allah)
• Ashhadu anna muhammadar-rasulullah (twice)
  (I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of God)
• Haya ‘ala ssolya (twice)
  (Hurry to prayer)
• Haya ‘alal-falayah (twice)
  (Rush to the rescue)
• Kad Kamatis-solyatu Kad Kamatis-solyatu
  (Prayer begins)
• Allahu akbarul-laahu akbar
  (Allah is above all)
• La ilaha illallah
  (There is no one and nothing, there is no object worthy of worship except Allah)

Words of the Iqama according to the Shafi'i madhhab

• Allahu akbarul-lahu akbar
  (Allah is above all)
• Ashhadu alla ilaha illallah
  (I testify that there is nothing and no one worthy of worship except the Most High Lord)
• Ashhadu anna muhammadar-rasulullah
  (I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of the One God)
• Haya 'ala salting
  (Hurry to prayer)
• Haya 'alal-falayah
  (Rush to the rescue)
  Kad kamatis-solyatu kad kamatis-solyatu
• (Prayer begins)
• Allahu akbarul-lahu akbar
  (Allah is above all)
• La ilaha illallah
  (There is nothing and no one, there is not any object of worship who could be worshiped except Allah, since all other “gods” are fictitious idols or are created creations, and worshiping the creations of the Almighty is prohibited)

Times of the Five Daily Prayers

Time to read the 5 obligatory prayers:

• Fajr (morning prayer) occurs from dawn until sunrise.
• Zuhr (midday prayer) begins after the zenith of the sun until late in the evening.
• Asr (pre-evening prayer) occurs from late evening until sunset.
• Maghrib (evening prayer) begins from sunset until dusk (when the sky becomes completely dark).
• Isha (night prayer) occurs from the moment of twilight (pitch darkness) until the beginning of dawn.

All these prayers should be recited at the moments mentioned above. However, there are exceptions when combining prayers is allowed. For example, Zuhr and Asr or Maghrib and Isha can be read immediately after each other. You can combine these two prayers when you are traveling, if you are sick, very sleepy, very tired, or if you cannot control your schedule (classes or work). These are exceptions and should not become the norm.

If you are praying in a Masjid (mosque) in a congregation, in bad weather conditions such as rain, snow, ice, etc., then it is permissible to combine these two prayers.

Virtue of Azan

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“When the call to prayer is pronounced, the shaitan retreats, emitting noise with winds so as not to hear this call, and when the call ends, he (again) approaches. And he retreats during the iqama, and when the announcement of the beginning of the prayer ends, he (again) steps up to stand between the person and his heart and inspire him: “Remember this and that,” which he did not even think about (before prayer, and he does this) so that a person remains (in a similar) position, not knowing how many (rakats) of prayer he has performed.”

The words of the adhan are pronounced loudly and slowly. When pronouncing the adhan, the hands are raised in accordance with the madhhab that the person reading the adhan adheres to.

One of ancient religions- Islam. It is familiar to almost every person: some profess it, and others have simply heard about it. Ottoman Empire fought to the last drop of blood not only to increase the territory of her possessions, but also to spread her faith. In the Islamic religion, the word "adhan" is a call to prayer. Let's try to figure out why Muslims know the meaning of this word from childhood, and how the azan is read correctly.

Prophet Muhammad

Despite the fact that there was more than one prophet in the Islamic religion, it was Muhammad who is considered the founder and final interpreter of the will of Allah. According to legend, one day he gathered his associates for a council in order to decide how the call to prayer should sound. Each offered their own version, which was similar to the customs of other religions: ringing bells (Christianity), sacrifices, burning (Judaism) and others. That same night, one Sahaba (companion of the Prophet Muhammad) - Abu Muhammad Abdullah - saw in a dream an angel who taught him to read the adhan correctly. It seemed incredible, but other companions of the prophet also saw exactly the same dream. This is how it was decided to fulfill the call to prayer.

What is the essence of Islam

Translated from Arabic word Islam means submission. This is what all religion is based on. There are five obligatory instructions that must be obediently followed by a Muslim believer.

• First of all, these are shahadas, which sound something like this: I testify that for me there is no other God but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet.
• Every day 5 times must be carried out in Arabic with the fulfillment of certain instructions).
• During this period, fasting is obligatory, and the believer does not eat food from sunrise to sunset.
• At least once in your life you must visit the Kaaba in the city of Mecca.
• And also the last mandatory requirement is to donate to those in need and to the community.

It is interesting that in Islamic countries religion and the state are very closely related. For example, before each council meeting it is customary to praise Allah. As a rule, it is very difficult for an unbelieving Muslim (kafir) to live among believers, since he may be considered an enemy. If during the adhan a person does not repeat the words, then they will definitely pay attention to him and look at him with contempt. The Koran says that people who do not believe in Allah are enemies and cannot be loved, even if they are relatives. Muslims truly believe that one day the day of judgment will come, and everyone will be rewarded according to their deserts.

First muezzin

A muezzin is a minister who calls people to prayer from a minaret (a tower located next to a mosque). After the procedure for performing the adhan was approved, the Prophet Muhammad ordered one Muslim to very in a beautiful voice learn these rules by heart. This man's name was Bilal ibn Rabah, and he became the first muezzin in the Islamic religion. In addition, there is information that Bilal himself added the words “prayer” to the morning azan better sleep", and the Prophet Muhammad approved of it. Only men can read the call to prayer. In addition, in Islamic countries there are competitions for the best recitation of the adhan. It is so beautiful and mesmerizing that even non-believers enjoy listening to it.

Azan Reading Basics

Unique is the fact that in the Islamic faith even the call to prayer is read according to certain rules and rituals that never change. In Israel, the Azan is read five times a day, at the same time. Also, the muezzin must face towards the cubic building (shrine) of the Kaaba, located in the city of Mecca. This is a very important shrine, with which numerous rituals, prayers and, of course, azan are associated. The text that is read facing the Kaaba is considered sacred.

Also, for example, a Muslim who has died is buried on his right side, facing the shrine; it is also recommended to sleep in this position. Reading prayers is also connected with this direction; every believer knows approximately exactly where it is located. In addition, the reader of the adhan raises his hands approximately to the level of his head, and his thumbs of both hands touch the earlobes.

Azan text

The call to prayer among the Muslim people consists of seven formulas that should be heard in mandatory. No one ever changes the adhan. The text goes something like this:

1. God is glorified four times: “Allah is above all.”
2. The shahada is said twice: “I testify that there is no deity comparable to the One and Only God.”
3. The shahada about the Prophet Muhammad is said twice: “I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of God.”
4. The call itself sounds twice: “Hurry to prayer.”
5. Twice: “Seek salvation.”
6. Twice (if these are the words that Bilal added: “Prayer is better than sleep.”
7. God is glorified twice again: “Allah is above all.”
8. And once again a testimony of faith: “I testify that there is no god but Allah!”

How to correctly read and listen to the call to prayer

As mentioned earlier, the call to prayer should be read by a man with a very beautiful and sonorous voice, holding his earlobes with his fingers. Reading the azan is reminiscent of singing a song, the words are pronounced very clearly and in a chant, but according to the laws of Islam, the call should not sound like music. Also, when pronouncing certain phrases, the muezzin turns his head either to the right or to the left. The listener of the adhan, which calms the soul, in turn, must repeat almost all the words he hears. The exception is the phrase “There is no God but Allah,” which is replaced by the expression: “Strength and might only belong to Allah.” And also before morning prayer, having heard the words: “Prayer is better than sleep,” you need to answer: “You said what is true and fair.”

Azan at home

Many of those who become professed Muslims at a conscious age are interested in the question: is it necessary to read the azan at home? This is a call to prayer, but is there any point in calling oneself to prayer? Of course, for Christian believers, the question may seem very strange, but nothing more than an answer to it. Even if the prayer takes place in a house or hotel, it is necessary to read the adhan. This is practically a component of prayer, which cannot be avoided. In Turkish hotels, each room even indicates the direction of the Kaaba, where you should turn when reading the adhan.

What is adhan for a Muslim really?

It would seem that a simple call to prayer, like the ringing of bells in the Orthodox faith, should not raise any special questions. But believing Muslims have their own opinion on this matter. The Qur'an clearly states that adhan is the path to Allah's forgiveness and true faith. The power of calls to prayer is so great that without it, prayer loses its meaning. In addition, in the Islamic faith there is such a thing as sunnah - this is the desired duty of every Muslim.

And the holy scripture says that adhan is a sunnah that opens the way to Paradise. The call to prayer sounds 5 times a day in every mosque, and believers joyfully go to it. They believe that the adhan, which calms the soul and gives them peace, will certainly help in their daily affairs and save them from hell.

Azan for children

A child born into a Muslim family is also a part of this large and strong religion from the first days. Azan for children is a sacrament similar to baptism in Orthodoxy. It is believed that the first words a newborn should hear are a call to prayer. Of course, for this it is necessary to call the spiritual head. But, despite the fact that azan is a common occurrence in Israel, it is quite difficult to perform this ritual immediately after the birth of a baby. Most often, the call to prayer for a newborn is read in his ear by the father. Then, after the mother and child are discharged from the maternity hospital, the spiritual leader is invited to the house to conduct the ceremony.

This tradition, of course, has its meaning. First of all, from birth the child is introduced to Allah and taught to praise him. In addition, it is believed that holy words will protect the child from the machinations of Shaitan (the devil).

Since every Muslim knows how to read the adhan, reading it into the ear of a son or daughter is not difficult. Perhaps the Islamic faith is so strong precisely because from birth the child is instilled with love and reverence for Allah. It is believed that parents are obliged to raise a child according to the laws of the Koran, and great responsibility always lies with the head of the family - the man. His responsibilities include providing for the family and its moral principles.

For a true Muslim, ill-mannered children or an errant wife are considered a disgrace. During adhan, the head of the family must go outside, repeat the words after the muezzin and go to prayer. The woman and child can stay at home and pray there. However, contrary to popular belief, Muslim women and young children are not prohibited from entering the mosque. Most often, the whole family comes to the morning adhan and prayer. And then they spend the whole day in a high spiritual mood.

To summarize, we can say that adhan is part of the daily rituals of Islamic peoples. The call to prayer praises Allah and the Prophet Muhammad, and also testifies that there is only one God. The adhan sounds five times a day, before each obligatory prayer, and each believer repeats the words of the call to prayer.

The Muslim religion has its own canons and norms, which sometimes look complicated to the uninitiated. For example, adhan in Islam is completely business as usual, although this ritual does not exist in Christianity. Therefore, people professing a different religion, finding themselves among Muslims, often do not understand the essence of this daily religious call to prayer.

Unfortunately, even some Muslims (especially young people), who were not raised from childhood in an atmosphere of Islam and the worship of Allah, sometimes wonder why the azan is necessary. It is worth understanding this issue in more detail.

What is the call to prayer for?

Every devout Muslim knows what adhan is. This is essentially a call to prayer, which is known to be performed five times a day. Accordingly, the call in Islam is proclaimed the same number of times - before each prayer. However, many Muslims, even hearing these beautiful words, do not think about them and therefore do not realize it.

Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the prayer to which it calls is obligatory, but the call itself is only desirable - if necessary, you can do without it. At the same time, he considers the call to prayer a very important part of the ritual. The muezzin must read the adhan in any locality where Muslims live.

This is not only a kind of notification that it is time for prayer, but also a desire to remind us why the prayer itself is needed. Translated from Arabic, the word “adhan” means “notification, announcement.” Muslims believe that the time for each prayer was set by Allah himself. However, a true believer may, for various reasons, miss exactly deadline Therefore, it is the duty of the muezzin to communicate that it is time for prayer.

If the number and time of prayers were determined by the Almighty, then azans were introduced into his ritual by the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) in the first third of the 7th century (1st century Hijri). There is a legend that tells about the creation of the call to prayer. According to him, the first Muslims living in Medina, where the prophet was at that time, did not know the exact time of prayer and told the Messenger of Allah about it. They even offered various ways notifications - some suggested using large pipes or a bell, others - posting special signs.

Finally, one of the Prophet’s followers, Abdullah ibn Zeid, saw in a dream a man carrying a zurna in his hand. Abdullah asked to sell the instrument, explaining that he wanted to notify people that it was time for prayer. However, the man said that there is best way do it and reported full text adhan Having woken up, he told the Prophet Muhammad (saw) about everything, and he approved both the text of the announcement and the method itself. Since then, prayer time alerts around the world have been read this way.

Some researchers believe that the man who appeared to Abdullah in a dream was none other than the angel Jibril.

Originally it was a single phrase translated as “congregational prayer.” However, in Arabia, even before the rise of Islam, there were pagan rituals somewhat similar to this beautiful call. Therefore, the modern text of the call to prayer was gradually formed, which was determined by both outdated pagan rules and the new Islamic religion.

In order to read the adhan, the muezzin must turn towards the Kaaba and pronounce the words measuredly and melodiously. Immediately after the call is announced, a dua follows (that is, a special short prayer), where the Prophet himself, as well as his family and followers, are blessed. At the same time, the pre-prayer ritual is considered incomplete without pronouncing the iqama, which is read after notification of the time of prayer, a few minutes later.

Number and time of announcement

Before he begins to read, he must perform ablution, and during the announcement, make sure that his voice reaches all directions. If it is almost inaudible from one side of the minaret, the muezzin is charged with walking around the building so that the call can be heard by everyone. Finally, regardless of what time the call is announced, he must be completely absorbed in this matter and in no case be distracted - especially by greetings.

The main requirement for a person reading the adhan is to have a beautiful and strong voice. The call to prayer is read loudly and measuredly. In contrast, iqamat is pronounced quickly (although this does not mean that these words can be spoken slurred and crumpled).

The canonical adhan is announced in Arabic, although the muezzin must convey the meaning of this call to believers, and therefore read it in the language spoken by those listening. The text of the call itself is simple, but requires repetition of certain phrases. This is what it looks like in Arabic:

الله أكبر الله أكبر (four times);

أشهد أن لا اله إلا الله (twice);

أشهد أن محمدا رسول الله (twice);

حي على الصلاة (twice);

حي على الفلاح (twice);

الله أكبر الله أكبر (twice);

لا إله إلا الله (one time).

If you read the translation, the phrases look very simple, but they contain deep meaning. The repetition and simplified language appear to be intended to appeal to the subconscious minds of Muslims, explaining to them why prayer is so important. Azan in Russian sounds like this:

Great is Allah (4 times)

I testify that there is no other deity except Allah (2 times)

I also testify that the Messenger of Allah is Muhammad (2 times)

Hasten to prayer (2 times)

Hasten to your salvation (2 times)

Great is Allah (2 times)

There is no other god but Allah (1 time).

It should be noted that the morning adhan has a slight difference from all other calls that are pronounced during the day. Another phrase is inserted into its text, which is pronounced after the words “Hurry to your salvation” and is also repeated twice. It goes like this: “Prayer is better than sleep.” All other phrases have the same sound. The summoning formula is not complicated, so it is quite easy to remember.

Rules of conduct for believers

It should not be assumed that Muslims who come out to listen to the call should simply perceive it as a reminder to begin prayer. After all, the azan is a component of the prayer ritual, which means that a certain response and action is required on the part of the listeners.

The rules dictate that these words must be responded to immediately, putting aside all the things that a person is busy with at the time. Even if at that moment you are reading the Koran, at the sound of the call you need to interrupt what you are doing. And the point is not only that from this moment you begin to internally prepare for prayer, but that you need to repeat after the muezzin - and this requires a certain concentration.

By pronouncing the words, a person feels how the adhan calms the soul. All these phrases must be repeated exactly as the person calling them says. But there are two exceptions. When you hear the words “There is no other god but Allah,” you must answer, “Only Allah is strong and omnipotent.” And when the morning call time comes and the muezzin reminds: “Prayer is better than sleep,” believers must answer: “Truly these words are true.”

Thus, the announcement of prayer is read by both parties - both the one who announces the call to prayer and the one who listens to the announcement. All this allows a person to tune into a prayerful mood and perform namaz after adhan with inspiration and true humility. Moreover, if you are far away (for example, on a trip) and know that the time for prayer is coming, then you need to read the call yourself and only then start praying.

In Islam there are a number of rules that must be strictly followed. This applies to all aspects of life devout Muslim, and azan is no exception here. Since performing namaz is a component, prayer and call are closely related, and therefore require compliance with established requirements.

1. A woman cannot read the adhan; this is only allowed for a man. In this case, the announcer must be exclusively Muslim. If there is no man and only women have gathered for prayer, then instead of the azan they can read the iqamat.
2. It cannot be said while sitting, and those who listen should not talk while these words are being read, much less laugh. The Iqamat is read, as a rule, by the same person who called for prayer, although this is not a mandatory requirement. But if you are in the area while reading the call, the call to prayer does not need to be repeated after the muezzin. However, reading the Iqama is mandatory in any case.
3. When announcing the call, the muezzin must cover his ears with his index fingers (according to another version, he should hold his earlobes with his index finger and thumb). This is required in order to raise your voice. When saying “Hurry to prayer,” he must turn his head to the right, and when saying “Hurry to your salvation,” he must turn to the left.

The rules say nothing about how pure the person listening to the call must be. But at the same time, the one who announces the adhan must undergo purification in advance. After all, these words call for spiritual purity, so he is obliged to notify only after ablution.

Today, calls, even being deeply woven into Islamic rituals of prayer, can be considered a separate cultural trend. If you want to understand the beauty of these chants, you can watch the adhan video. It is worth not only listening to the muezzin’s voice, but also looking at the expression on his face while pronouncing the call to prayer in order to understand the meaning of any call and how much it can influence the soul of any person.

Azan- This is an announcement about the arrival of prayer time, a call to prayer.

Kamath- This is an announcement that the reading of Farz prayer begins.

Azan and Kamat- sunnah-muakkada for jama "ata of men, in prayer time or kaza (to make up for a missed prayer for any reason) on the road and at home. On the Day of Judgment, the muezzins (people who proclaim the adhan) will be different from everyone else, they will be visible to everyone. All things that the muezzin's voice reached will testify to this on the Day of Judgment.

The announcement of the adhan became a Sharia decision in the first year of the Hijri. Abu Dawud narrated the hadith: “When the Prophet (ﷺ) settled in Medina, Muslims experienced certain inconveniences, not knowing the time of prayer. The Prophet (ﷺ) thought for a long time about how to gather people for prayer. One suggested hanging the banner, but the Prophet (ﷺ) did not accept this option. Others suggested blowing into a large trumpet, but the Prophet (ﷺ) rejected this too, since it would be like the Jews. He also rejected the bell, since it would make them like Christians. Abdullah the son of Zayd saw how the Prophet (ﷺ) was uneasy while pondering this question. That night he had a dream about a man walking past him with a zurna in his hand. Abdullah asked: “Will you sell this zurna?” “Why do you need zurna?” – the man asked. “I will notify people about the time of prayer,” replied Abdullah. Then the man said that he would teach him more best method notifications, and prompted the announcement of the adhan: “Allahu akbar...” (according to the text of the adhan). In the morning, Abdullah told the dream to the Prophet (ﷺ), and he said that this was the truth. He immediately sent Abdullah to Bilal to announce the azan, for his voice was louder than Abdullah’s. When Bilal announced the adhan, Umar ibn Khatab came and said to the Prophet (ﷺ): “I swear by the Lord who sent you, I also saw this adhan in a dream.” Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) gave praise to Allah."

Shuruts (basic conditions) of adhan

1. The adhan must be pronounced in Arabic.

2. The time for prayer has arrived.

From Malik ibn Huwairis it is reported that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said: "Perform namaz the way you see me doing it, therefore, when the time for prayer comes, let one of you say the adhan, then the eldest of you becomes the imam"(Bukhari).

Iqamat

• According to the madhhab of Imam Abu Hanifa, the iqamat is read as adhan, so it has 17 phrases;
• It is advisable to read the iqama without drawing out the words;
• It is advisable for the one who announces the adhan to read the iqamat.

For a woman, pronouncing both the azan and the iqama is makrooh tahriman (a completely forbidden action).

Azan words

الله اكبر x 4 times

اشهد ان لا اله الا الله x 2 times

اشهد ان محمد رسول الله x 2 times

حي على الصلاة x 2 times

حي على الفلاح x 2 times

الله اكبر x 2 times

لا اله الا الله x 1 time

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar!

(Allah is Great, Allah is Great!)

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar!

(Allah is Great, Allah is Great!)

Ashhadu alla ilaha illallah!

Ashhadu alla ilaha illallah!

(I testify that there is no one worthy of worship except Allah!)

Ashhadu anna Muhammad-r-rasulullah!

(I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah!)

Haya `alya-with-soles, haya `alas-with-soles!

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar!

(Allah is Great, Allah is Great!)

La ilaha illallah!

In the adhan for the time of morning prayer (Fajr) after "Haya `alal-falah" pronounced:

« الصلاة خير من النوم »

“As-solatu khayru min an-naum”, that is: "Prayer is better than sleep."

The adhan should be pronounced slowly and measuredly, with pauses between sentences, with the exception of takbirs - they are pronounced together.

It is advisable for the announcer to

• For the muezzin to be free (not a slave) and of age;
• To be trusted, fair, for he monitors the times of prayers. Also announce on a hill;
• Those who know the times of prayers and its sunnats;
• Have a loud and beautiful voice;
• To be in ablution;
• Insert into ears index fingers– it helps to raise your voice;
• Turn to the right and left when reading both “haya ‘ala”;
• Walk around the minaret if the voice does not reach from one place;
• The adhan is announced protractedly, the iqamat, on the contrary, is announced quickly;
• Do not talk during adhan, even when answering greetings;

When announcing the adhan, it is disgraceful

1. Announce the adhan to a woman;
2. Announce the Azan of Fasika, since his words are not accepted in religion;
3. Without having ablution;
4. Seated;
5. Add melodies to the pronunciation of the adhan, which can lead to a distortion of the meaning, and also add or omit sounds;
6. Talk during adhan, for this is remembrance (dhikr) of the Almighty, elevating Him;
7. Failure to fulfill the entire sunnat in the adhan is disgraceful. If the azan is announced by someone for whom it is disgraceful to do so, then it is advisable to call again;

How to behave when we hear adhan

At the first sounds of the adhan, we should leave everything in order to answer the adhan, even if we were busy reading the Quran and remembering Allah (dhikr). However, scientists gave examples of activities during which one may not answer the adhan: attending a lesson or khutbah, performing namaz, sexual intercourse, being in the toilet, eating.

How should one answer the adhan?

The one who hears the adhan repeats his words after the muazzin, but with the words: “ Hayyya `ala-s-solah", - And: " Haya `alal-falah"- you need to answer: “La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah”(“There is no strength and power in anyone except Allah”). During the adhan for morning prayer, in response to the words of the muazzin: “ As-solatu khayru min an-naum", you should answer: "Sadakta va barirt"(“You told the truth and did well”).

After the adhan, it is advisable to say salawat and dua, which is transmitted from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him:

اللهم رب هذه الدعوة التامة والصلاة القائمة آت محمداً الوسيلة و الفضيلة وابعثه مقاماً محموداً الذي وعدته

“Allahumma robba hazihi-d-da'wati-t-tammati vas-solatil-kaima, ati Muhammadanil-vasilyata wal-fadyl, wab'ashu makaman mahmudanillazi va'attah, warzukna shafa'atahu yaumal-kiyama. Innaka la tuhliful-mi’ad.”

Translation: “O Allah, Lord of this perfect call (Islam) and the upcoming prayer! Give Prophet Muhammad "al-wasila" ( highest degree in Paradise) and superiority. Grant him the high position promised and grant us his intercession on the Day of Judgment. Verily, You do not break your promise!

Iqamat

Iqamat is a formula for notifying those gathered in a mosque about the beginning of prayer. Azan, as we said, notifies people in the area about the time of prayer. Thus, we understand that there may be a period of time between adhan and iqama, sometimes quite long. Usually the periods between adhan and iqamat are fixed and known to the parishioners of a particular mosque (sometimes even in the mosque there is an announcement indicating the time between adhan and iqamat).

We have already provided some information regarding Iqama in the “Azan” section.

Words of Iqama

الله اكبر x 4 times

اشهد ان لا اله الا الله x 2 times

اشهد ان محمد رسول الله x 2 times

حي على الصلاة x 2 times

حي على الفلاح x 2 times

قد قَامت الصلة x 2 times

الله اكبر x 2 times

لا اله الا الله x 1 time

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar!

(Allah is Great, Allah is Great!)

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar!

(Allah is Great, Allah is Great!)

Ashhadu alla ilaha illallah!

(I testify that there is no one worthy of worship except Allah!)

Ashhadu alla ilaha illallah!

(I testify that there is no one worthy of worship except Allah!)

Ashhadu anna Muhammad-r-rasulullah!

(I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah!)

Ashhadu anna Muhammad-r-rasulullah!

(I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah!)

Haya `ala-solah, haya `ala-solah!

(Hurry to prayer, hurry to prayer!)

Haya `alal-falyah, haya `alal-falyah!

(Hurry to success, hurry to success!)

Komati code, komati code!

(The prayer begins, the prayer begins!)

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar!

(Allah is Great, Allah is Great!)

La ilaha illallah!

(There is no one worthy of worship except Allah!)

Iqamat, unlike azan, should preferably be pronounced quickly, without stretching out the vowels.

It is undesirable (makruh tanzihan) to pronounce iqamat to someone who missed Friday prayer (juma) and performs zuhr prayer instead.

It is also advisable to respond to the iqama: they answer it in the same way as to the adhan, only after the words “ Komati-with-salt code Komati-with-salt code"It is advisable to say: " Akamahallahu wa adamaha"(May Allah make sure that prayer is performed constantly!").

After Iqama, one should immediately begin to perform the obligatory prayer, without making a long pause between Iqama and prayer.

1) Azan is a call to prayer. It is sunnah to recite the adhan for the fivefold prayer, as well as for Friday prayer.

2) Azan is pronounced only by men. Adhan made by a woman is invalid.

3) When pronouncing the adhan, the muezzin should face the qibla.

4) Adhan should also be given for replenishing (kaza) prayer. If the worshiper performs several kaza-namazs at once, he must pronounce the adhan for the first kaza-namaz, after which he has a choice: either pronounce the adhan for the remaining kaza-namazs, or limit himself to only pronouncing the iqamat.

5) It is sunnah to be in a state of ablution while pronouncing the adhan. However, it is permissible to recite the adhan without performing ablution.

6) It is not allowed to pronounce the adhan for prayer before the start of the time for this prayer.

7) If the azan is pronounced before the time of prayer, such azan will not be valid. In this case, the adhan should be repeated.

Azan

اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ

Allahu akbar
Translation: "Allah is Great"
(pronounced 4 times)

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّآ إِلٰهَ إلَّا اللهُ

Ashkhadu alla ilaha illallah
Translation: “I bear witness: no one is worthy of worship except Allah.”
(pronounced twice)

أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَّسُولُ اللهِ

Ashkhadu anna Muhammadar-rasulullah
Translation: “I bear witness: Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
(pronounced twice)

حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلٰوةِ

Haya ‘alas-salaah
Translation: “Hurry to prayer!”
(pronounced twice)

حَيَّ عَلَى الفَلَاحِ

Haya 'alal-falah
Translation: “Hurry to salvation!”
(pronounced twice)

اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ

Allahu akbar
Translation: "Allah is Great"
(pronounced twice)

لَآ إِلٰهَ إلَّا اللهُ

La ilaha illallah
Translation: “There is no god but Allah”

The muezzin should cleanse himself from both types of impurity: both small and large. He should climb to an elevated or high place outside the boundaries of the mosque and face the qibla.

(Please note: Adhan should not be given inside the mosque)

Facing the qibla, the muezzin places the index fingers of both hands into the ear holes. Next, he pronounces the adhan in a loud voice (without shouting).

While pronouncing the words “hayya ‘alas-salah”, the muezzin turns his face to the right so that his chest and legs are still facing the qibla.

When pronouncing the words “haya ‘alal-falah,” he turns his face to the left in a similar way.

During the azan pronounced for Fajr prayer, after the words “haya ‘alal-falyah,” the following phrase must be said twice:

الصَّلٰوةُ خَيْرٌ مِّنَ النَّوْمِ

As-salatu khayrum-minan-naum
Translation: “Namaz is better than sleep”

After saying “Allahu Akbar” twice, the muezzin must pause long enough for those hearing the adhan to respond (we will discuss how to respond later).

In addition to this pause, after “Allahu Akbar” the muezzin should pause once after each phrase so that those who hear the adhan have time to respond.

Iqamat

Iqamat is similar to adhan, but differs from it in the following ways:

1) Iqamat is pronounced inside the mosque, while adhan is pronounced outside it.

3) During Iqamah, the fingers are not placed in the ears, as is the case with the adhan.

4) Iqamat is pronounced quickly, while adhan is pronounced slowly.

5) The phrase “As-salatu khairum-minan-naum” is not pronounced during Iqama.

6) During the iqama for the fivefold prayer after “haya ‘alal-falah” the phrase is pronounced twice:

قَدْ قَامَتِ الصَّلٰوةُ

Komatis salah code
Translation: “Namaz has begun”

7) During Iqama, the face is not turned to the right and left as in adhan.

8) Iqamat is pronounced when the congregational (jamaat) prayer is about to begin.

Rules of adhan and iqamat

1) For a traveler (musafir), saying the azan when he performs his prayer is mustahab (preferable).

2) The adhan and iqama in the mosque are sufficient for all the people of the area. Therefore, if the adhan and iqamat have already been pronounced in the mosque, pronouncing the adhan and iqamat at home will be mustahabb.

3) It is makruh (blameable and forbidden) to pronounce the azan and iqama in a mosque, where congregational prayer is performed daily with the azan and iqama. However, in a mosque where there is no fixed order of imam and muezzin, the azan and iqama are read by each group or person performing namaz in this mosque.

5) Adhan and Iqamat are read only for prayers of the “fard ayn” category (five times and Friday prayers).

For those who hear the adhan, it is mustahabb to respond to it, that is, they should quietly repeat the phrases pronounced by the muezzin. They answer during the pauses made by the muezzin after each phrase. However, after the phrases “haya ‘alas-salyah” and “haya ‘alal-falyah” you should say:

لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ

La hawla wa la quwwata illya billah
Translation: “There is no power or strength except through Allah”

During Fajr Azan, after the phrase “as-salatu khairum-minan-naum,” the listeners should say:

صَدَقْتَ وَبَرَرْتَ

Sadakta wa bararta

At the end of the adhan, listeners say salawat and the following prayer:

اللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ هٰذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّآمَّةِ، وَالصَّلٰوةِ الْقَآئِمَةِ، اٰتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ وَالدَّرَجَةَ الرَّفِيعَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَّحْمُودًا الَّذِي وَعَدْتَّهُ، وَارْزُقْنَا شَفَاعَتَهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيٰمَةِ، إِنَّكَ لَا تُخْلِفُ الْمِيعَادَ

Allahumma Rabbah khazihid-da'vatit-tammati, you-salatil ka-imati, ati Muhammadanil-vasilyata wal-fadylyata wad-darajatar-rafi'ata, wab'ashu makamam-mahmudanillazi wa 'attahu, warzukna shafa'atahu yaumal-kyyamati, innakya la tuhliful-mi'ad.

Translation: “O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and beginning prayer! Bless Muhammad with utmost closeness to You, grant him perfection and elevate him to the high position You promised! And grant us his intercession on the Day of Judgment. Verily, You do not break your promise.”

7) Replying to the iqama is also mustahab. The answers to the iqamat are the same as to the azan, and after the phrase “komatis salah” the following must be said:

أَقَامَهَا اللهُ وَأَدَامَهَا

Akomahallahu wa adamaha
Translation: “May Allah establish prayer and make it constant!”

8) There is no need to answer the adhan during the following actions:

A. performing namaz;

b. listening to the khutbah (Friday, wedding, etc.);

V. during menstruation and postpartum bleeding;

g. during meals;

d. during intimacy.

9) The second azan for Friday prayer should be given inside the mosque in front of the minbar.

10) The adhan by the muezzin must be performed while standing. If the adhan was given while sitting, it should be repeated. But if the adhan was said while sitting for one’s own prayer (not for a congregational prayer), there is no need to repeat it, although the adhan should not be read while sitting unnecessarily.

11) It is mustahabb to close the ear openings with your fingers while performing the adhan.

12) To pronounce the adhan while in a state of great impurity is strictly condemned (makrooh-tahrim). Repeating such azan is mustahab.

13) To pronounce iqamat while in a state of major or minor impurity is makrooh-tahrim. But, unlike the adhan, repeating the iqama is not mustahabb.

14) Sunnah is to pronounce the phrases of adhan and iqama in sequence. If a mistake is made in the order of the phrases of the adhan or iqama, such mistake should be corrected by repeating it in in the right order phrase spoken in the wrong place.

15) If, while performing the adhan, the muezzin for some reason cannot complete it (for example, due to illness), repeating the entire adhan again will be sunnah-muakkadah.

16) If the minor ablution of a person pronouncing the adhan or iqamat is broken, it will be better to complete the adhan or iqamat, and after that perform ablution.

17) Pronouncing Iqama is the right of the one who pronounced the adhan. But he can consent to another person pronouncing iqama.

18) The muezzin should finish the iqama in the same place where he began it. He should not move from place to place while pronouncing the iqama.

19) If, after pronouncing the Iqamah, the Imam performs the sunnahs of Fajr, then the time it takes to perform them will not be considered significant. Therefore, there is no need to repeat the Iqamah.