ABOUT AZAAN (CALL TO PRAYER)
Q1: What is Azaan?
A particular proclamation to call all Muslims to mosque for offering prayer is called the Azaan.
Q2: Are there some specified words of Azaan?
Yes, there are specified words of Azaan:
اللهُ أَكْبَرُ اللهُ اكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ اشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ حَى عَلَى الصلوة ، حَيَّ عَلَى الصلوة حَى عَلَى الْفَلَاحِ ، حَيَّ عَلَى الْفَلَاحِ ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ الله اكبر لا اله إلا الله
Allaho Akbar. Allaho Akbar. Allaho Akbar. Allaho Akbar. Ash-hadu Allaaa Ilaaha IllalLaah. Ash-hadu Allaaa Ilaaha IllalLaah. Ash-hadu Anna Mohammedar Rasoolul Laah. Ash-hadu Anna Mohammedar Rasoolul Laah. Ash-hadu Anna Mohammedar Rasoolul Laah. Haiey-ya 'Alas-Salaah.Haiey-ya 'Alas-Salaah. Haiey-ya 'Alal Falaah. Haiey-ya 'Alal Falaah. Allaho Akbar,Allaho Akbar. Laa Ilaaha IllalLaah.
Q3: Are the same words repeated in every Azaan?
Yes, except for Fajr Azaan where the words "asSalaatu Khaierum Minan Naum" (prayer is better than sleep) are added.
Q4: How should one proclaim the Azaan?
One should stand in ablution, face the Qibla, place index fingers in ears, and proclaim loudly.
Q5: What is the proclaimer of Azaan called?
The one who proclaims Azaan is called a Mu'azzin.
Q6: What should one do on hearing Azaan?
One should stop all work, listen attentively, and respond accordingly.
Q7: What should one say in response to Azaan?
Repeat the Mu'azzin's words except for "Haie-ya 'AlasSalaah" and "Haie-ya 'Alal-Falaa", where one should say "Laa Haula wa-Laa Quwwata Illaa Billaah".
Q8: What should a believer do on hearing the Prophet's name in Azaan?
Invoke blessings upon the Prophet and say "Qurratu 'Aienee Beka Yaa Rasoolal Laah..." while kissing the thumbs and touching the eyes.
Q9: What should be recited on hearing "As-Salaatu Khaierum Minan Naum"?
Say "Sadaqta wa-Bararta wa-Bil-haqi Nataqta".
Q10: Which Du'aa is made after Azaan?
Recite Durood Sharif followed by:
Allaa-humma Rabba Haazihid-Da'watit-Taaammati was-Salaatil Qaa-imati Aati Saiey-yidinaa Mohammeda nil-Waseelata wal-Fadeelata wad-Darajatar Rafee'ata wab-As-hu MaqaamamMahmooda nil-Lazee wa'Attahu waj'alnaa Shafaa'atehee Yaumal Qi-yaamah. Innaka Laa Tukhliful-Mee'aad.
O Allah, the Lord of this perfect call and of the Prayer to be established! Grant our leader Hazrat Mohammed, the highest point in Paradise, and Excellence, and the highest rank, and install him on the praiseworthy position which You have promised him - and grant us his intercession on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed You do not go against Your promise.)