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Listening to recorded adhan and multitasking
Can we play recordings of adhan on mobile phones while doing activities like studying, working or sleeping?
Can we play recordings of adhan on mobile phones while doing activities like studying, working or sleeping?
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is saying (innaka la tukhliful mi’ad) in the dua after Adhaan is innovation?
This dua is to be recited after adhaan > Allahumma rabba hadhihi-d-da’awati-t-tammati wa-s-Salati-l-qa’imati, > ati Muhammadan il-wasilata wa-l-fadilata (wa-d-darajata-r-rafi’ati) > wa-b‘ath-hu maqamam mahmudan illadhi wa‘adtahu Reference : [Sahih al-Bukhari 614][1] But almost everyone adds this ext...
This dua is to be recited after adhaan
> Allahumma rabba hadhihi-d-da’awati-t-tammati wa-s-Salati-l-qa’imati,
> ati Muhammadan il-wasilata wa-l-fadilata (wa-d-darajata-r-rafi’ati)
> wa-b‘ath-hu maqamam mahmudan illadhi wa‘adtahu
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 614
But almost everyone adds this extra verse when reciting that is not part of the dua.
> (innaka la tukhliful mi’ad)
I heard that this is an innovation, since it's not part of the dua. Like some say
sadaqallahul azim after reciting Quran.
So is saying **(innaka la tukhliful mi’ad)** with that dua an innovation?
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What do I do if I'm in the restroom and the Azaan starts?
I want to know if I'm in the restroom and the azaan starts, like usual do I respond to the azaan to just hear it?
I want to know if I'm in the restroom and the azaan starts, like usual do I respond to the azaan to just hear it?
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Who added the phrase "Salah is better than sleep" to the Fajar azan?
I am a bit confused. 1) someone mentioned that these phrases *salah is better then sleep* were added by umar ibn khattab after Prophet PBUH time and somewhere else it is mentioned with references that hazrat Bilal R.A was adviced by Prophet PBUH to add these phrases only in fajar azaan and not in al...
I am a bit confused. 1) someone mentioned that these phrases *salah is better then sleep* were added by umar ibn khattab after Prophet PBUH time and somewhere else it is mentioned with references that hazrat Bilal R.A was adviced by Prophet PBUH to add these phrases only in fajar azaan and not in all the azans like he used too.
So I want to know
1) if Prophet PBUH was alive and well when these phrases were added in Azan
2) and that were these phrases added by Prophet SAW himself due to Hazrat Umar bin Khattab incident.??
>> (referening to the incident I read where someone said these phrases were added by Umar bin Khattab after Prophet PBUH time when: once when he R.A himself slept through fajar azan and azan reciter came to wake him up and said these phrases and was then asked to add these in every fajar azan for the muslims.)
3) or were these phrases asked to be added by Umar Bin Khattab (in relation to above mentioned incident) after Prophet SAW's time.??
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Who and when did this bid'ah for the first time in adhan?
In Sunni Islam adhan (اذان) is as follows: > اَللهُ اَکبَر (4 times) > > اَشهَدُ اَن لا اِلَهَ اِلَّا الله (2 times) > > اَشهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّد رَسُولُ الله (2 times) > > حَیِّ عَلَی الصَّلاة (2 times) > > حَیِّ عَلَی الفَلاح (2 times) > > حَیِّ عَلَی خَیرِالعَمَل (1 time) > > اَللهُ اَکبَر (2 times...
In Sunni Islam adhan (اذان) is as follows:
> اَللهُ اَکبَر (4 times)
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> اَشهَدُ اَن لا اِلَهَ اِلَّا الله (2 times)
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> اَشهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّد رَسُولُ الله (2 times)
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> حَیِّ عَلَی الصَّلاة (2 times)
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> حَیِّ عَلَی الفَلاح (2 times)
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> حَیِّ عَلَی خَیرِالعَمَل (1 time)
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> اَللهُ اَکبَر (2 times)
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> لا اِلَهَ اِلّا الله (2 times)
But in Shia Islam there are execssive parts between two of the parts:
> اَشهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّد رَسُولُ الله (2 times)
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> **اَشهَدُ اَنَّ عَلِی وَلیُ الله** (1 time)
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> **اَشهَدُ اَنَّ عَلِی حُجَّةُ الله** (1 time)
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>حَیِّ عَلَی الصَّلاة (2 times)
The adhan that was recited by the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) and his companions clearly was the Sunni version.
But somewhere in history Shiites did this bid'ah in adhan. Now in Iran I know the Shiite version is recited.
Who and when did this bid'ah?
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Nebuchadnezzars dream
Some Christians claim that muslim worship when azan is called is similar to those people who were ordered to worship the golden nebuchadnezzar statue in Daniel 3:8,when any music was heard. Similar as they both involve bowing and some call towards prayer . Can anybody give me reasons why this is inc...
Some Christians claim that muslim worship when azan is called is similar to those people who were ordered to worship the golden nebuchadnezzar statue in Daniel 3:8,when any music was heard. Similar as they both involve bowing and some call towards prayer .
Can anybody give me reasons why this is incorrect and clear up any misconceptions
Thank you
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There were no clocks 1400 years ago, why do we care so much about exact timings of Adhan and prayer, etc time today?
This has been bugging for like a lot lately. back in the day, I mean 14 centuries ago, there were no clocks, etc, people would simply look at the sky and if they felt it was morning or noon or what ever, would say their prayers. But now a days, for example when fasting or breaking ones fast! we are...
This has been bugging for like a lot lately. back in the day, I mean 14 centuries ago, there were no clocks, etc, people would simply look at the sky and if they felt it was morning or noon or what ever, would say their prayers.
But now a days, for example when fasting or breaking ones fast! we are meticulous about the seconds! and check if the time with extreme measures to see if its time or not!!
IMHO this is too much! and we shouldnt realy care this much about time! Why do we care so much and since when has this been like this ?
Update:
Thanks everyone, some indicated some methods to get a better idea of time, but even with everything you say, looking at shadows, etc, you get a **relative time period** and nothing remotely close to precise timing with a clock down to minutes, and even seconds.
More over, at nights(and dawn etc), there was no means to know what time it was, as it is also noted in Quran in one of verses.
My point is, it obviously was never a big deal or important matter. The relativeness of time was always intended, since, if God wanted precise timing he would command his messenger to create a clock for his followers! so when he didn't, he must have never intended precise timing!
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Why does Shia say اشهد ان علیا ولی الله in Adhan (call to prayer)?
Did this practice exist during Prophet's time? Or does this count as an example of unlawful innovation in Islam?
Did this practice exist during Prophet's time? Or does this count as an example of unlawful innovation in Islam?
Fatemeh Baqeri
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Azaan from multiple mosques in the same vicinity
I live in a Muslim-dominated locality. Some of my friends who are Hindu also live in the same area. There are close to 4 to 5 mosques in the vicinity not too far from each other and they call for prayer at the same time (plus minus a few minutes). My friend asked me a question if Azaan from the mosq...
I live in a Muslim-dominated locality. Some of my friends who are Hindu also live in the same area.
There are close to 4 to 5 mosques in the vicinity not too far from each other and they call for prayer at the same time (plus minus a few minutes).
My friend asked me a question if Azaan from the mosque is a call for prayer to the people, then won't a call from a single mosque will do the job? Why does every mosque in the same local vicinity need to make the call for the prayer?
Ganit
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What does the muezzin call from a minaret outside of prayer time?
I am currently in Indonesia/Java and the muezzin/minaret/mosque calls go on for much longer than what I've experienced before. I've been to a couple of Muslim countries and they've done the calls 5 times a day, couple of minutes and that's that. But here it's 21:03, I have checked the prayer times a...
I am currently in Indonesia/Java and the muezzin/minaret/mosque calls go on for much longer than what I've experienced before. I've been to a couple of Muslim countries and they've done the calls 5 times a day, couple of minutes and that's that.
But here it's 21:03, I have checked the prayer times and the last one was more than two hours ago. The call is still going on. It's currently Ramadan, can it be due to that? And what is the content of the call?
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If the Mu'adhdhin makes a mistake while calling the adhan, does he have to start over from the beginning?
If the Mu'adhdhin makes a mistake while calling the adhan,and someone subhanallah him, does he have to start over from the beginning? And, can you inform me on what school did you get your fiqh from or what haddith did you use to get your answer. Thank you. Assalamu Alaykum.
If the Mu'adhdhin makes a mistake while calling the adhan,and someone subhanallah him, does he have to start over from the beginning? And, can you inform me on what school did you get your fiqh from or what haddith did you use to get your answer. Thank you. Assalamu Alaykum.
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Mar 24, 2023, 11:09 PM
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How to give adhan in newborn baby's ear?
In few days, I will become a father and I was wondering how to say adhan in the right way? As new baby has a very delicate ear, so does one whisper, or say it out loud but from a distance? Should it be in both ear or just one? Who should be present at the time of adhan?
In few days, I will become a father and I was wondering how to say adhan in the right way? As new baby has a very delicate ear, so does one whisper, or say it out loud but from a distance? Should it be in both ear or just one? Who should be present at the time of adhan?
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What is the difference between Athan and Iqamah?
Athan is the call to prayer. Informing people that the beginning of the specific time (dhuhr or asr for example) has begun. I am not sure what Iqamah is because I heard calling from the mosque 20 minutes after athan then found out it is Iqamah. Is iqamah a second athan? Or is iqamah calling people t...
Athan is the call to prayer. Informing people that the beginning of the specific time (dhuhr or asr for example) has begun.
I am not sure what Iqamah is because I heard calling from the mosque 20 minutes after athan then found out it is Iqamah. Is iqamah a second athan? Or is iqamah calling people to the mosque for congregational prayer? Does iqamah only apply to the mosque?
(Sorry for not understanding. I'm still learning.)
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Is the salah valid if prayed at end of time while next athan is calling?
Today I prayed dhuhr at the end of it's time (approximately 3 minutes before the call to prayer of asr salah). Halfway through praying dhuhr salah, I heard the call to prayer of asr. I continued to finish dhuhr and then prayed asr after. Is my dhuhr prayer valid?
Today I prayed dhuhr at the end of it's time (approximately 3 minutes before the call to prayer of asr salah). Halfway through praying dhuhr salah, I heard the call to prayer of asr. I continued to finish dhuhr and then prayed asr after.
Is my dhuhr prayer valid?
Have Patience
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Reciting the adhan
Salam, me and my mate were out playing football and we went to read Maghrib in the car park (we did a jamaat). As I was about to do the iqamah he was saying that an adhan had to be performed for the jamaat. My question is is the adhan necessary since it has already been done in a masjid so rather iq...
Salam, me and my mate were out playing football and we went to read Maghrib in the car park (we did a jamaat). As I was about to do the iqamah he was saying that an adhan had to be performed for the jamaat. My question is is the adhan necessary since it has already been done in a masjid so rather iqamah would be more appropriate? Jazakallah Khair.
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Superstition about the adhan
If a person say or think of something negative and suddenly the adhan starts to give, does it mean that what he said or thought will become true??
If a person say or think of something negative and suddenly the adhan starts to give, does it mean that what he said or thought will become true??
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Can the imam give the Iqama?
I know the possibility of the Imam giving Adha, but can he give the Iqama as well as lead the prayer? I asked him for the reason, he said, what if the people behind can't even say Iqama? Then he can do so. Any thoughts?
I know the possibility of the Imam giving Adha, but can he give the Iqama as well as lead the prayer? I asked him for the reason, he said, what if the people behind can't even say Iqama? Then he can do so.
Any thoughts?
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can a person who is talking about religious issues and preaching go on talking while adhan is being called?
what a person mentions while preaching is,or rather,should be explanation of Quran,such talk can be continued
what a person mentions while preaching is,or rather,should be explanation of Quran,such talk can be continued
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Ahadith reports of the Prophet Muhammad() giving the Adhan or Iqamah himself
I would like to know all the ahadith where it is reported that Prophet had himself given the Adhan or Iqamah. I did find some [here][1] [1]: http://www.understanding-islam.com/did-the-prophet-pbuh-ever-recite-adan-call-to-prayer/
I would like to know all the ahadith where it is reported that Prophet had himself given the Adhan or Iqamah.
I did find some here
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Nov 12, 2018, 02:08 PM
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What should be time of prayer
Assalamualaikum everyone, My question is very basic and i need some clarity. I have an application in my phone which sounds out Allah O Akbar when it's time for a certain salat. But that is mostly a few minutes ahead of local azan. For instance the loacal moazzin sounds recites the asar azan at 5:15...
Assalamualaikum everyone,
My question is very basic and i need some clarity.
I have an application in my phone which sounds out Allah O Akbar when it's time for a certain salat. But that is mostly a few minutes ahead of local azan. For instance the loacal moazzin sounds recites the asar azan at 5:15, but the app sounds at 5:3 pm.
I'm used to praying at home these days being unable to hear azan mostly an also because of the Covid. My question is, since my phone is always at my side, I'm always alerted to azan timings and following those is more convenient for me. Should i follow them or the moazzin?
Thanks and may Allah bless you all.
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