Fajr Sunnah Prayer Before Adhan? The 224 Detailed Answer

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Volume 1, Book 11, Number 577:

Narrated by Anas: The people mentioned the fire and the bell (they suggested these as signals to indicate the beginning of the prayers), thus mentioning the Jews and the Christians. Then Bilal was commanded to pronounce adhan for the prayer by saying its wording twice and for the iqama (the call to actually standing for the prayers in rows) by saying its wording once. (Iqama is pronounced when people are ready for prayer).

Narrated by Ibn ‘Umar: When the Muslims arrived in Medina, they used to gather for prayer and cherished the time for it. In those days, the practice of adhan for the prayers had not yet been established. Once they discussed this problem regarding the call to prayer. Some people suggested using a bell like the Christians, others suggested a trumpet like the horn used by the Jews, but ‘Umar was the first to suggest that a man should call (the people) to prayer; so Allah’s Apostle ordered Bilal to stand up and say the Adhan for prayers.

Narrated Anas: Bilal was commanded to repeat the wording of the Adhan for prayers twice and utter the wording of the Iqamas once except “Qad-qamat-is-Salat”.

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: As the number of Muslims increased, they debated the question of how to know the time for prayer by familiar means. Some suggested lighting a fire (at the time of prayer) and others suggested ringing the bell. Bilal was commanded to say the wording of the Adhan twice and the wording of the Iqama only once.

Narrated by Abu Qilaba: Anas said: “Bilal was commanded to utter the wording of Adhan twice and of Iqama only once.” The sub-narrator Isma’li said: “I mentioned this to Aiyub and he added: “Except for Iqama (i.e. Qad -Qamatis salad that should be said twice).”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said: “When the Adhan is proclaimed, Satan takes on his heels and lets the wind through with noises during his flight so as not to hear the Adhan. When the adhan is finished he comes back and picks up his heels again The iqama is said and after its completion he returns again until he whispers into the person’s heart (to divert his attention from his prayer) and reminds him of things which he does not remember before prayer and which cause him to forget how much he has prayed.”

Narrated by ‘Abdul Rahman: Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri said to my father: “I see that you like sheep and the wilderness. So whenever you are with your sheep or in the wilderness and you want to say adhan for prayer, raise your voice for whoever hears the adhan, be it human, jinn or any other creature, will become a witness on the Day of Resurrection be for you.” Abu Said added: “I heard it (this narration) from Allah’s Apostle.”

Narrated by Humaid: Anas bin Malik said: Whenever the Prophet went out with us to fight (in Allah’s cause) against any nation, he never allowed us to attack until morning and he would wait and see: If he adhan heard he would attack that and if he did not hear the adhan he would attack them.” Anas added: “We reached Khaibar at night and in the morning when he did not hear the adhan for the prayer, he (the Prophet) and I rode rode behind Abi Talha and my foot touched that of the Prophet. The residents of Khaibar came out with their baskets and spades, and when they saw the Prophet they cried out, “Mohammed! By Allah, Muhammad and his army.” When Allah’s Apostle saw them, he said: “Allahu-Akbar! Allahu Akbar! Khaibar is ruined. Whenever we approach (to fight) a (hostile) nation, the dawn of those warned will be evil.”

Narrated by Abu Said Al-Khudri: Allah’s Apostle said: ‘Whenever you hear the Adhan, say what the Mu’adhdhin says.

Narrated ‘Isa bin Talha: that he had heard Muawiya repeating the words of Adhan up to “Wa ash-hadu Anna Muhammadan Rasulul-lah (and I testify that Muhammad is Allah’s Apostle.)”

Narrated Yahya as above (586), adding: “Some of my companions told me that Hisham had said: “When the Mu’adhdhin said: “Haiya alas-sala(t) (come to prayer).” Muawiya said: ” La hawla wala quwata illa billah (there is neither power nor might except with Allah)” adding: “We have heard your Prophet say the same thing.”

Narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: Allah’s Apostle said: “Whoever after hearing the Adhan says: ‘Allahumma Rabba hadhihi-d-da’ watit-tammati was-salatil qa’imati, ati Muhammadan al-wasilata wal-fadilata, wab’ athhu maqaman mahmudan-il-ladhi wa’adtahu (O Allah! Lord of this perfect vocation (ascribing no partners to you) and the regular prayer that will be established! Kindly grant Muhammad the right of intercession and supremacy and send him (am Day of Judgment) to the best and highest place in Paradise that You promised him)’, then on the Day of Resurrection he will be permitted to intercede for me”).

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah: The Apostle of Allah said: “If people knew the reward for saying the Adhan and for standing in the front row (at congregational prayers) and could not find any other way to get it except by going, they would they draw lots and if they knew the reward of the Zuhr prayer (in the early moments of the allotted time) they would run (walk early) for it and if they knew the reward of the ‘Isha’ and Fajr (morning) prayers knew in the church, they would come offer them even if they had to crawl.”

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Al-Harith: On a rainy, muddy day, Ibn ‘Abbas preached a sermon in our presence and when the Mu’adhdhin pronounced the Adhan and said: “Haiya ala-s-sala(t) (come for the prayer)” Ibn ‘Abbas ordered him to say: ‘Pray in your houses.’ People (surprisingly) started looking at each other. said Ibn ‘Abbas. “It was made by someone much better than me (i.e. the Prophet or his Mu’adhdhin) and it is licensed.”

Narrated by Salim bin Abdullah: My father said that the Apostle of Allah said: “Bilal proclaims ‘Adhan at night, so keep eating and drinking (Suhur) until Ibn Um Maktum pronounces Adhan.” Salim added: “He was a blind man who would not utter the Adhan unless he was told that the day had come.”

Narrated Hafsa: When the Muadh-dhin pronounced the adhan for the Fajr prayer and the dawn became apparent, the Prophet commanded a double rakat light prayer (sunnah) before the iqama of the obligatory (congregational) prayer.

Narrated by ‘Aisha: The Prophet used to offer two light rakat between the adhan and the iqama of the Fajr prayer.

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: The Apostle of Allah said: “Bilal pronounces the Adhan at night, so keep eating and drinking (Suhur) until Ibn Um Maktum pronounces the Adhan.”

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud: The Prophet said: “The Adhan pronounced by Bilal should not prevent you from taking Suhur, for he pronounces the Adhan at night so that the one who performs the late night prayer (tahajjud) by you , it may hurry up, and the sleeping ones among you might wake up. It does not mean that the dawn or morning has begun.” Then he (the Prophet) pointed his fingers and lifted them up (to the sky) and then lowered them (to the earth) like this (Ibn Mas’ud imitated the gesture of the prophets after). Az-Zuhri gestured with his two index fingers, which he placed on top of each other and then stretched left and right. These gestures illustrate how real dawn appears. It spreads horizontally to the left and right. The dawn that appears and descends in the high sky is not the real dawn).

Narrated ‘Aisha: The Prophet said: “Bilal pronounces the Adhan at night, so eat and drink (Suhur) until Ibn Um Maktum pronounces the Adhan.”

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal Al-Muzani: Allah’s Apostle said three times: “There is a prayer between the two Adhans (Adhan and Iqama)” and added: “For the one who wants to pray.”

Anas bin Malik narrated: “When the Mu’adhdhin were pronouncing the Adhan, some of the Prophet’s Companions went to the pillars of the Mosque (for prayer) until the Prophet arrived, and in this way they prayed the Maghrib prayer two rakat beforehand . There used to be a little time between the adhan and the iqama.” Shu’ba said, “Formerly there was a very short interval between the two (adhan and iqama).”

Narrated by ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle used to pray two light rakat before the (obligatory) morning prayer, after the day had broken and the mu’adhdhin had finished his adhan. He would then lie on his right side until the Mu’adhdhin came to pronounce the iqama.

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal: The Prophet said, “There is prayer between the two Adhans (Adhan and Iqama), there is prayer between the two Adhans.” And then, while saying it the third time, he added, “For the one who (pray) wants.”

Narrated by Malik bin Huwairth: I came to the Prophet with some men from my tribe and stayed with him twenty nights. He was kind and merciful to us. Seeing our longing for our families, he said to us: “Go back and stay with your families and teach them the religion and offer the prayer and one of you should say the adhan for the prayer when his time is due and the eldest among you should lead the prayer.”

Narrated by Abu Dhar: We were traveling in the company of the Prophet and the Mu’adhdhin wanted to pronounce the Adhan for the (Zuhr) prayer. The Prophet said to him, “Let it be cooler.” Then he wanted to pronounce the Adhan again, but to the Prophet; said to him, “Let it get cooler.” The Mu’adh-dhin wanted to say the adhan for prayer again, but the Prophet said, “Let it be cooler” until the shadows of the hills match their size. The Prophet added: “The fierceness of the heat comes from the raging of hell.”

Narrated by Malik bin Huwairth: Two men came to the Prophet intending to travel. The Prophet said: “When (both) you go, say Adhan and then Iqama and the eldest of you should lead the prayer.”

Narrated Malik: We came to the Prophet and stayed with him for twenty days and nights. We were all young and about the same age. The Prophet was very kind and merciful. Realizing our longing for our families, he asked about our home and the people there, and we told him. Then he asked us to go back to our families and stay with them and teach them (the religion) and command them to do good things. He also mentioned some other things that I (remembered or) forgot. The Prophet then added: “Pray as you have seen me pray and when the time for the prayer comes, one of you should say the Adhan and the eldest of you should lead the prayer.

Narrated Nafi: Once on a cold night, Ibn ‘Umar pronounced the Adhan for prayer at ‘Dajnan (the name of a mountain) and then said: “Pray in your houses” and informed us that Allah’s Apostle used to tell Mu ‘adhdin to pronounce adhan and to say at the end of the adhan on a rainy or very cold night during the journey: “Pray at your homes”.

Narrated by ‘Aun bin Abi Juhaifa: My father said: “I saw Allah’s Apostle in a place called Al-Abtah. Bilal came and informed him of the prayer and then came out with an Anza and planted it in front of Allah’s Apostle in Al-Abtah and said the Iqama.”

Narrated by ‘Aun bin Abi Juhaifa: My father said: “I saw Bilal turning his face from side to side while saying the Adhan for prayer.”

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Abi Qatada: My father said: ‘While we were praying with the Prophet, he heard the noise of some people. After the prayer he said, ‘What’s the matter?’ They replied, ‘We have hastened to prayer.’ He said, “Don’t rush to prayer, and whenever you come to prayer, you should calmly come and pray whatever you get (with the people) and complete the rest that you missed.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said: “When you hear the Iqama, continue to perform the prayer with calm and solemnity and do not hurry. And pray whatever you can pray and complete what you have missed.

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Abi Qatada: My father said. “Allah’s Apostle said: ‘When the iqama is pronounced, do not stand up for prayer until you see me (in front of you).’ ”

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Abi: Qatada, My father said: “Allah’s Apostle said: ‘When the iqama is pronounced, then do not stand up for the prayer until you see me (in front of you) and do it quietly.’ ”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Apostle of Allah went out (from the mosque) when the iqama had been pronounced and the ranks straightened. The Prophet stood at his musalla (prayer place) and we waited for the Prophet to start the prayer with takbir. He left and asked us to stay in our places. We stayed until the Prophet came back and the water dripped from his head because he had taken a bath (from Janaba).

Narrated by Abu Huraira: As soon as the iqama was pronounced and the people had made the rows straight, Allah’s Apostle went forward (to lead the prayer) but he was Junub so he said: “Stay in your places.” And he went out, took a bath and returned with drops of water from his head. Then he led the prayer.

Narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: On the day of Al-Khandaq (the Ditch), ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab went to the Prophet and said: “O Allah’s Apostle! By Allah, I (the ‘Asr) could not pray until the sun had gone under.” ‘Umar narrated this to the Prophet at the time when a fasting person had done iftar (eaten his meals). The Prophet then went to Buthan and I was with him. He performed the ablution and performed the ‘Asr prayer after sunset and then the Maghrib prayer.

Narrated Anas: Once the iqama was pronounced and the Prophet was speaking to a man (in a low voice) in a corner of the mosque and he did not lead the prayer until (some of) the people had slept (dozing in a sitting posture).

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: When Iqama was pronounced, a man came to the Prophet and prevented him (from prayer).

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah: Allah’s Apostle said: “By Him in Whose Hand is my soul, I was ordering the gathering of firewood (fuel) and then ordering someone to recite the Adhan for prayer and then to someone commanding to lead the prayer I would go from behind and burn the houses of men who did not report for prayer, by Him in whose hands my soul is, if any of them had known that he would get a bone covered with good meat or two (small) pieces of meat between two ribs, he would have appeared for the ‘Isha’ prayer.’

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Umar: The Apostle of Allah said: “Prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times higher than prayer offered by one person alone.”

Narrated by Abu Said Al-Khudri: The Prophet said: “Prayer in congregation is twenty-five times higher than prayer offered by one person alone.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Apostle of Allah said: The reward of prayer offered by one person in the congregation is twenty-five times greater than that of prayer offered in one’s house or in the market (alone). And this is because he performs the ablution and does it perfectly and then goes to the mosque with the sole intention of praying, then for every step he takes towards the mosque he will be upgraded one level as a reward and his only one Sin is deducted (crossed out) from his accounts (from). When he offers his prayer, the angels continue to ask Allah’s blessings and Allah’s forgiveness on him as long as he (remains) in his musalla. They say: “O Allah! Grant him your blessings, be merciful and kind to him.’ And one is looked at in prayer as long as one waits for prayer.”

Narrated by Abu Salama bin ‘Abdur Rahman: Abu Huraira said: “I heard the Apostle of Allah say: ‘The reward of prayer in congregation is twenty-five times greater than that of prayer offered by one person alone. The angels of the night and the angel of the day gather at the time of Fajr prayer.’ Then Abu Huraira added: “Recite the Holy Book if you wish, for “Verily the recitation of the Qur’an at the early dawn (Fajr prayer) is always witnessed.” (17.18). Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: The reward of congregational prayer is twenty-seven times greater (than that of prayer offered by one person alone).

Narrated by Salim: I heard Um Ad-Darda say: “Abu Ad-Darda” entered the house in an angry mood. I said to him, “What makes you angry?” He replied, “By Allah! I do not find the followers of Muhammad doing these good things (which they used to do) except offering congregational prayers.” (This happened in the last days of Abu Ad-Darda’ during the reign of ‘Uthman).

Narrated by Abu Musa: The Prophet said: “The people who receive a tremendous reward for prayer are those who are furthest away (from the mosque), and then those who are closest, and so on. Similarly, the one who waits to pray with the Imam has greater reward than one who prays and goes to bed.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Messenger of Allah said: “When a man was walking along a path, he saw a thorny branch and removed it from the path, and Allah was pleased with his deed and forgave him.” Then the Prophet said: “Five are Martyrs: One who dies of the plague, one who dies of an abdominal disease, one who drowns, one who is buried alive (and dies) and one who is killed in the cause of Allah.” (The Prophet further said: “If people knew the reward for saying the Adhan and for standing in the front row (in congregational prayer) and could not find any other way to get it except by drawing lots, they would, and if they knew the Reward for performing the Zuhr prayer early (in the allotted time), they would run for it and they knew the reward for the ‘Isha’ and Fajr prayers in congregation, they would participate in it even if they were crawling’ )

Narrated Humaid: Anas said: “The Prophet said: ‘O Bani Salima! Don’t you think that for every step you take (walking to the mosque) there is a reward (while coming to prayer)?” Mujahid said: “Regarding Allah’s statement: We are recording what they (them) sent ahead have, and their traces” (36.12). “Their footsteps” means “their footsteps”. ” And Anas said that the people of Bani Salima wanted to move to a place near the Prophet, but Allah’s Apostle did not like the idea of ​​leaving their houses uninhabited and said: “Don’t you think that you will get the reward for your will get footprints.” Mujahid said: “Their footprints mean their steps and their walking on foot.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said: “No prayer is harder for the hypocrites than Fajr and ‘Isha’ prayer and if they knew the reward of these prayers at their respective times, they would surely (in the mosques) present themselves if they had to shout.” The Prophet added: “Certainly I have decided to command the Mu’adh-dhin (call maker) to utter Iqama and command a man to lead the prayer and then to a flame of fire take to burn all those who until now had not left their homes for prayer along with their homes.”

Narrated by Malik bin Huwairith: The Prophet said (to two persons), “Whenever the time of prayer comes, you should say Adhan and then Iqama, and the elder of you should lead the prayer.”

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah: Allah’s Apostle said: “The angels keep asking Allah’s blessings and forgiveness on each one of you as long as he is at his musalla (place of prayer) and not doing hadath (letting wind). The angels say: ‘O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him.’ Each of you is in prayer as long as you wait for prayer, and nothing but prayer keeps you from going to your family.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said: “Allah will bestow seven shadows on the Day when there will be no shadow but His. (These seven persons are) a righteous ruler, a youth brought up in the worship of Allah (i.e. sincerely worshiping Allah from childhood), a man whose heart is in the mosques (i.e. performing the obligatory prayers in the mosque in congregation ), two people who love each other only for the sake of Allah and meet and part in Allah’s sake a man who rejects the call of a charming woman of noble birth to illicit intercourse with her and says: I am afraid of Allah, a man, who gives charitable gifts so secretly that his left hand does not know what his right hand has given (i.e. no one knows how much he has given in alms), and a person who commemorates Allah in solitude and then floods his eyes with tears.

Narrated Humaid: Anas was asked: “Did Allah’s Apostle wear a ring?” He said: “Yes. Once he postponed the ‘Isha’ prayer until midnight and after the prayer he turned to us and said: ‘People have been praying and sleeping and you stayed in prayer while you waited.’ Anas added, “Like I’m just watching the glitter of his ring.”

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah: The Prophet said: “Allah will prepare for him who goes (every) morning and afternoon (for congregational prayer) to the mosque an honorable place in Paradise with good hospitality for (what he has done) every morning and afternoon traffic.

Narrated by Malik Ibn Buhaina: Allah’s Apostle passed by a man who was praying two rakat after the iqama (had been proclaimed). When Allah’s Apostle finished the prayer, people gathered around him (the Prophet) or that man and Allah’s Apostle said to him (protesting): Are there four rakat in Fajr prayer? Are there four rakats in Fajr prayer?”

Al-Aswad narrated: We were with ‘Aisha and discussed the regularity of prayer and its dignity. She said: ‘When Allah’s Apostle fell ill with the fatal disease and when the time for prayer came and Adhan was pronounced, he said, ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’ He was told that Abu Bakr was a soft-hearted man and would not be able to lead the prayer in his place. The Prophet gave the same command again, but received the same answer. He gave the command for the third time and said: ‘You (women) are the companions of Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.’ So Abu Bakr came out to lead the prayer. In the meantime the Prophet’s condition improved somewhat and he came out with the help of two men, one on each side, as if I watched his legs dragging on the floor due to the prayer illness. Abu Bakr wanted to retire but the Prophet motioned for him to stay in his place and the Prophet was brought until he was sitting next to Abu Bakr.” Al-A’mash was asked: “Did the Prophet pray and Abu Bakr follow him, and did the people follow Abu Bakr in this prayer?” Al-A’mash nodded in the affirmative. Abu Muawiyah said, “The Prophet sat on the left side of Abu Bakr, who was praying standing.”

Narrated ‘Aisha: “When the Prophet became seriously ill and his illness worsened, he asked his wives for permission to be cared for in my house and he was allowed on the floor. He was between Al-Abbas and another man.” ‘Ubaid Ullah said: “I told Ibn ‘Abbas what ‘Aisha had narrated and he said: ‘Do you know who the (second) man was whose name is ‘Aisha not mentioned'” I said, ‘No.’ Ibn ‘Abbas said: ‘He was ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib.’ ”

Narrated Nafi’: Once on a very cold and stormy night, Ibn ‘Umar pronounced the Adhan for prayer and then said: “Pray in your houses.” He (Ibn ‘Umar) added. “On very cold and rainy nights, the Apostle of Allah commanded the Mu’adhdhin to say: ‘Pray in your houses.’ ”

Narrated by Mahmoud bin Rabi’ Al-Ansari: Itban bin Malik used to lead his people (tribe) in prayer and being a blind man he said to Allah’s Apostle: “O Allah’s Apostle! Sometimes it is dark and high water flows (in the valley) and I am a blind man, so please pray at a place in my house so that I can take it as a musalla (praying place).” So Allah’s Apostle went to his house and said: “Where should I pray?” ‘Itban pointed to a place in his house and Allah’s Apostle said the prayer there.

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Al-Harith: Ibn ‘Abbas addressed us on a (rainy and) muddy day and when the Mu’adh-dhin said: “Come to prayer”, Ibn ‘Abbas ordered him to say: “Pray in your houses.” People looked at each other in surprise, like they didn’t like it. Ibn ‘Abbas said: “It seems that you have thought badly about it, but no doubt it was done by someone better than I (i.e. the Prophet). It (the prayer) is a severe instruction and I did not want to bring you out .” Ibn ‘Abbas narrated the same as above, but he said: “I did not like that you sinned (by not coming to the mosque) and that you (to the mosque) were up to your knees with came covered in mud.”

Narrated by Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri: A cloud came and it rained until the roof leaked and in those days the roof was made of date palm branches. Iqama was pronounced and I saw Allah’s Apostle prostrating in water and mud and even I saw the mark of mud on his forehead.

Narrated by Anas bin Sirin: I heard Anas say: “A man from Ansar said to the Prophet: ‘I cannot pray with you (in the congregation).’ He was a very fat man and he prepared a meal for the Prophet and invited him to his home. He spread a mat for the Prophet and washed one side of it with water, and the Prophet prayed two rakats on it.” A man from Al-Jaruid’s family asked, “Has the Prophet used to pray the Duha prayer (morning prayer)? Anas said, “I only saw him praying the Duha prayer that day.”

Narrated ‘Aisha: The Prophet said, “When dinner is served and Iqama is pronounced, one should start with dinner.”

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: Allah’s Apostle said: “When dinner is served, start eating it before praying the Maghrib prayer and do not rush to finish it.”

Narrated Nafi’: Ibn ‘Umar said: “Allah’s Apostle said: ‘When supper is served for one of you and the iqama is pronounced, start the supper and do not rush (and keep eating) until you are ready you are.” When food was served to Ibn ‘Umar and Iqama was pronounced, he never came to the prayer until he had finished it (i.e. the food), although he received the recitation (of the Qur’an) by the Imam (in the prayer). Narrated by Ibn ‘Umar: The Prophet said: “When any of you eats his meals, he should not hurry until he is; satisfied even when prayer has begun.”

Narrated by Ja’far bin ‘Amr bin Umaiya: My father said: “I saw Allah’s Apostle eating a piece of meat from the shoulder of a sheep and he was called to prayer. He got up, put down the knife and prayed, but did not perform ablutilon.”

Narrated Al-Aswad: That he asked ‘Aisha: “What has the Prophet to do in his house?” She replied, “He used to occupy himself with ministering to his family, and when the time came for prayer he did.”

Narrated by Aiyub: Abu Qilaba said: “Malik bin Huwairith came to this mosque of ours and said: ‘I pray before you and my aim is not to lead the prayer but to show you how the Prophet used to pray. ‘” I asked Abu Qilaba, ‘How did he pray before?’ He replied, ‘(The Prophet used to pray) like this Sheikh of ours and the Sheikh used to sit for a while after prostration before he after the first Rak’a got up.”

Abu Musa narrated: “The Prophet became ill and when his illness worsened he said: “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.” ‘Aisha said: “He is a soft-hearted man and would not be able to lead the prayer to lead in your place.” The Prophet said again: “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.” She repeated the same answer but he said: “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer. You are the companions of Joseph.” So the messenger went to Abu Bakr (with this command) and he led the people in prayer during the Prophet’s lifetime.

Narrated ‘Aisha: the mother of the believers: Allah’s Apostle said in his illness: “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.” I said to him: ‘If Abu Bakr were in your place, people would not hear him because of his (excessive) crying. ‘Aisha fügte hinzu, ich sagte zu Hafsa: “Sag zu ihm: Wenn Abu Bakr an deiner Stelle die Leute im Gebet leiten sollte, könnten die Leute ihn aufgrund seines Weinens nicht hören; also befiehl bitte ‘Umar, das Gebet zu leiten Gebet.” Hafsa tat dies, aber Allahs Apostel sagte: „Sei still! Ihr seid wahrlich die Gefährten von Joseph. Sagt Abu Bakr, er soll die Menschen im Gebet leiten.“

Erzählte Az-Zuhn: Anas bin Malik Al-Ansari sagte mir: „Abu Bakr führte die Menschen während der tödlichen Krankheit des Propheten bis Montag im Gebet. Als sich die Menschen (in Reihen) zum Gebet des Propheten aufstellten hob den Vorhang seines Hauses und fing an, uns anzusehen und stand zu dieser Zeit. Sein Gesicht war (glitzernd) wie eine Seite des Qur’an und er lächelte fröhlich. Wir waren kurz davor, aus Freude am Sehen vor Gericht gestellt zu werden Der Prophet, Abu Bakr, zog sich zurück, um sich der Reihe anzuschließen, da er dachte, dass der Prophet das Gebet leiten würde. Der Prophet winkte uns, das Gebet zu vervollständigen, und er ließ den Vorhang fallen. Am selben Tag starb er.“

Erzählt von Anas: Der Prophet kam drei Tage lang nicht heraus. Die Leute standen zum Gebet auf und Abu Bakr ging voran, um das Gebet zu leiten. (In der Zwischenzeit) ergriff der Prophet den Vorhang und hob ihn hoch. Als das Gesicht des Propheten erschien, hatten wir noch nie eine erfreulichere Szene gesehen als das Gesicht des Propheten, wie es damals erschien. Der Prophet winkte Abu Bakr, die Menschen im Gebet zu führen und ließ dann den Vorhang fallen. Wir haben ihn nicht (wieder) gesehen, bis er starb.

Erzählt von Hamza bin ‘Abdullah: Mein Vater sagte: „Als Allahs Apostel ernsthaft krank wurde, wurde ihm von dem Gebet erzählt. Er sagte: ‚Sag Abu Bakr, er soll die Menschen im Gebet leiten.’ ‘Aisha sagte: ‘Abu Bakr ist ein weichherziger Mann und er würde von seinem Weinen überwältigt werden, wenn er den Koran rezitieren würde.’ Er sagte zu ihnen: „Sag ihm (Abu Bakr), er soll das Gebet leiten. Die gleiche Antwort wurde ihm gegeben. Er sagte noch einmal: „Sag ihm, er soll das Gebet leiten. Ihr (Frauen) seid die Gefährtinnen von Joseph.“

Erzählt von ‘Urwas Vater: ‘Aisha sagte: “Allahs Apostel befahl Abu Bakr, die Menschen während seiner Krankheit im Gebet zu führen, und so führte er sie im Gebet.” ‘Urwa, ein Nebenerzähler, fügte hinzu: „Allahs Apostel fühlte sich ein wenig erleichtert und kam heraus und Abu Bakr führte die Leute. Als Abu Bakr den Propheten sah, zog er sich zurück, aber der Prophet winkte ihm, dort zu bleiben. Allahs Apostel saß neben Abu Bakr . Abu Bakr folgte dem Gebet von Allahs Apostel und die Menschen folgten dem Gebet von Abu Bakr.“

Erzählt von Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi: Allahs Apostel ging, um Frieden unter Bani ‘Amr bin ‘Auf zu stiften. In der Zwischenzeit war die Gebetszeit fällig und der Mu’adh-dhin ging zu Abu Bakr und sagte: “Wirst du das Gebet leiten, damit ich die Iqama aussprechen kann?” Abu Bakr bejahte dies und leitete das Gebet. Allahs Apostel kam, während die Leute noch beteten, und er betrat die Reihen der betenden Leute, bis er in der (ersten Reihe) stand. Die Leute klatschten in die Hände. Abu Bakr blickte in seinem Gebet nie zur Seite, aber als die Leute weiter klatschten, blickte Abu Bakr hin und sah Allahs Apostel. Allah’s Apostle beckoned him to stay at his place. Abu Bakr raised his hands and thanked Allah for that order of Allah’s Apostle and then he retreated till he reached the first row. Allah’s Apostle went forward and led the prayer. When Allah’s Apostle finished the prayer, he said, “O Abu Bakr! What prevented you from staying when I ordered you to do so?” Abu Bakr replied, “How can Ibn Abi Quhafa (Abu Bakr) dare to lead the prayer in the presence of Allah’s Apostle?” Then Allah’s Apostle said, “Why did you clap so much? If something happens to anyone during his prayer he should say Subhan Allah. If he says so he will be attended to, for clapping is for women.”

Narrated Malik bin Huwairth: We went to the Prophet and we were all young men and stayed with him for about twenty nights. The Prophet was very merciful. He said, “When you return home, impart religious teachings to your families and tell them to offer perfectly such and such a prayer at such and such a time and such and such a prayer at such and such a time. And al the time of the prayer one of you should pronounce the Adhan and the oldest of you should lead the prayer.”

Narrated Itban bin Malik Al-Ansari: The Prophet (came to my house and) asked permission for entering and I allowed him. He asked, “Where do you like me to pray in your house?” I pointed to a place which I liked. He stood up for prayer and we aligned behind him and he finished the prayer with Taslim and we did the same.

Narrated ‘Ubaid-Ullah Ibn ‘Abdullah bin ‘Utba: I went to ‘Aisha and asked her to describe to me the illness of Allah’s Apostle. ‘Aisha said, “Yes. The Prophet became seriously ill and asked whether the people had prayed. We replied, ‘No. O Allah’s Apostle! They are waiting for you.’ He added, ‘Put water for me in a trough.” ‘Aisha added, “We did so. He took a bath and tried to get up but fainted. When he recovered, he again asked whether the people had prayed. We said, ‘No, they are waiting for you. O Allah’s Apostle,’ He again said, ‘Put water in a trough for me.’ He sat down and took a bath and tried to get up but fainted again. Then he recovered and said, ‘Have the people prayed?’ We replied, ‘No, they are waiting for you. O Allah’s Apostle.’ He said, ‘Put water for me in the trough.’ Then he sat down and washed himself and tried to get up but he fainted. When he recovered, he asked, ‘Have the people prayed?’ We said, ‘No, they are waiting for you. O Allah’s Apostle! The people were in the mosque waiting for the Prophet for the ‘Isha prayer. The Prophet sent for Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer. The messenger went to Abu Bakr and said, ‘Allah’s Apostle orders you to lead the people in the prayer.’ Abu Bakr was a soft-hearted man, so he asked ‘Umar to lead the prayer but ‘Umar replied, ‘You are more rightful.’ So Abu Bakr led the prayer in those days. When the Prophet felt a bit better, he came out for the Zuhr prayer with the help of two persons one of whom was Al-‘Abbas. while Abu Bakr was leading the people in the prayer. When Abu Bakr saw him he wanted to retreat but the Prophet beckoned him not to do so and asked them to make him sit beside Abu Bakr and they did so. Abu Bakr was following the Prophet (in the prayer) and the people were following Abu Bakr. The Prophet (prayed) sitting.” ‘Ubaid-Ullah added “I went to ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas and asked him, Shall I tell you what Aisha has told me about the fatal illness of the Prophet?’ Ibn ‘Abbas said, ‘Go ahead. I told him her narration and he did not deny anything of it but asked whether ‘Aisha told me the name of the second person (who helped the Prophet ) along with Al-Abbas. I said. ‘No.’ He said, ‘He was ‘Ali (Ibn Abi Talib).

Narrated Aisha: the mother of the believers: Allah’s Apostle during his illness prayed at his house while sitting whereas some people prayed behind him standing. The Prophet beckoned them to sit down. On completion of the prayer, he said, ‘The Imam is to be followed: bow when he bows, raise up your heads (stand erect) when he raises his head and when he says, ‘Sami a-l-lahu liman-hamida ‘ (Allah heard those who sent praises to Him) say then ‘Rabbana wa laka-l-hamd’ (O our Lord! All the praises are for You), and if he prays sitting then pray sitting.”

Narrated Anas bin Malik: Once Allah’s Apostle rode a horse and fell down and the right side (of his body) was injured. He offered one of the prayers while sitting and we also prayed behind him sitting. When he completed the prayer, he said, “The Imam is to be followed. Pray standing if he prays standing and bow when he bows; rise when he rises; and if he says, ‘Sami a-l-lahu-liman hamida, say then, ‘Rabbana wa Lakal-hamd’ and pray standing if he prays standing and pray sitting (all of you) if he prays sitting.” Humaid said: The saying of the Prophet “Pray sitting, if he (Imam) prays sitting” was said in his former illness (during his early life) but the Prophet prayed sitting afterwards (in the last illness) and the people were praying standing behind him and the Prophet did not order them to sit. We should follow the latest actions of the Prophet.

Narrated Al-Bara: (and he was not a liar) When Allah’s Apostle said, “Sami a-l-lahu Liman hamida ” none of us bent his back (for prostrations) till the Prophet prostrated and then we would prostrate after him.

Narrated Abu Ishaq: as above.

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “Isn’t he who raises his head before the Imam afraid that Allah may transform his head into that of a donkey or his figure (face) into that of a donkey?”

Narrated Ibn ‘Umar: When the earliest emigrants came to Al-‘Usba a place in Quba’, before the arrival of the Prophet- Salim, the slave of Abu Hudhaifa, who knew the Qur’an more than the others used to lead them in prayer.

Narrated Anas: The Prophet said, “Listen and obey (your chief) even if an Ethiopian whose head is like a raisin were made your chief.”

Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “If the Imam leads the prayer correctly then he and you will receive the rewards but if he makes a mistake (in the prayer) then you will receive the reward for the prayer and the sin will be his.”

Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said to Abu-Dhar, “Listen and obey (your chief) even if he is an Ethiopian with a head like a raisin.”

Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: Once I passed the night in the house of my aunt Maimuna. Allah’s Apostle offered the ‘Isha’ prayer and then came to the house and offered four Rakat an slept. Later on, he woke up and stood for the prayer and I stood on his left side. He drew me to his right and prayed five Rakat and then two. He then slept till I heard him snoring (or heard his breath sounds). Afterwards he went out for the morning prayer.

Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: One night I slept at the house of (my aunt) Maimuna and the Prophet was there on that night. He performed ablution and stood up for the prayer. I joined him and stood on his left side but he drew me to his right and prayed thirteen Rakat and then slept till I heard his breath sounds. And whenever he slept, he used to breathe with audible sounds. The Mu’adhdhin came to the Prophet and he went out and prayed the morning prayer) without repeating the ablution.

Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: Once I passed the night in the house of my aunt Maimuna. The Prophet stood for the night prayer and I joined him and stood on his left side but he drew me to his right by holding me by the head.

Narrated Mu’adh bin Jabal: I used to pray the ‘Isha prayer with the Prophet and then go to lead my people in the prayer.

Narrated ‘Amr: Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said, “Mu’adh bin Jabal used to pray with the Prophet and then go to lead his people in prayer Once he led the ‘Isha’ prayer and recited Surat “Al-Baqra.” Somebody left the prayer and Mu’adh criticized him. The news reached the Prophet and he said to Mu’adh, ‘You are putting the people to trial,’ and repeated it thrice (or said something similar) and ordered him to recite two medium Suras of Mufassal.” (‘Amr said that he had forgotten the names of those Suras).

Narrated Abu Mas’ud: A man came and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! By Allah, I keep away from the morning prayer only because So and so prolongs the prayer when he leads us in it.” The narrator said, “I never saw Allah’s Apostle more furious in giving advice than he was at that time. He then said, “Some of you make people dislike good deeds (the prayer). So whoever among you leads the people in prayer should shorten it because among them are the weak, the old and the needy.”

Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “If anyone of you leads the people in the prayer, he should shorten it for amongst them are the weak, the sick and the old; and if anyone among your prays alone then he may prolong (the prayer) as much as he wishes. ”

Narrated Abu Mas’ud: A man came and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! I keep away from the morning prayer because so-and-so (Imam) prolongs it too much.” Allah’s Apostle became furious and I had never seen him more furious than he was on that day. The Prophet said, “O people! Some of you make others dislike the prayer, so whoever becomes an Imam he should shorten the prayer, as behind him are the weak, the old and the needy.”

Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah Al-Ansari: Once a man was driving two Nadihas (camels used for agricultural purposes) and night had fallen. He found Mu’adh praying so he made his camel kneel and joined Mu’adh in the prayer. The latter recited Surat ‘AlBaqara” or Surat “An-Nisa”, (so) the man left the prayer and went away. When he came to know that Mu’adh had criticized him, he went to the Prophet, and complained against Mu’adh. The Prophet said thrice, “O Mu’adh ! Are you putting the people to trial?” It would have been better if you had recited “Sabbih Isma Rabbika-l-a-la (87)”, Wash-Shamsi wadu-haha (91)”, or “Wal-laili Idha yaghsha (92)”, for the old, the weak and the needy pray behind you.” Jabir said that Mu’adh recited Sura Al-Baqara in the ‘Isha’ prayer.

Narrated Anas: The Prophet used to pray a short prayer (in congregation) but used to offer it in a perfect manner.

Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abi Qatada: My father said, “The Prophet said, ‘When I stand for prayer, I intend to prolong it but on hearing the cries of a child, I cut it short, as I dislike to trouble the child’s mother.’ ”

Narrated Anas bin Malik: I never prayed behind any Imam a prayer lighter and more perfect than that behind the Prophet and he used to cut short the prayer whenever he heard the cries of a child lest he should put the child’s mother to trial.

Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, “When I start the prayer I intend to prolong it, but on hearing the cries of a child, I cut short the prayer because I know that the cries of the child will incite its mother’s passions.”

Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet, said, “Whenever I start the prayer I intend to prolong it, but on hearing the cries of a child, I cut short the prayer because I know that the cries of the child will incite its mother’s passions.”

Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: Mu’adh used to pray with the Prophet and then go and lead his people (tribe) in the prayer.

Narrated ‘Aisha: When the Prophet, became ill in his fatal illness, Someone came to inform him about the prayer, and the Prophet told him to tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer. I said, “Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted man and if he stands for the prayer in your place, he would weep and would not be able to recite the Qur’an.” The Prophet said, “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.” I said the same as before. He (repeated the same order and) on the third or the fourth time he said, “You are the companions of Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.” So Abu Bakr led the prayer and meanwhile the Prophet felt better and came out with the help of two men; as if I see him just now dragging his feet on the ground. When Abu Bakr saw him, he tried to retreat but the Prophet beckoned him to carry on. Abu Bakr retreated a bit and the Prophet sat on his (left) side. Abu Bakr was repeating the Takbir (Allahu Akbar) of Allah’s Apostle for the people to hear.

Narrated ‘Aisha: When Allah’s Apostle became seriously ill, Bilal came to him for the prayer. He said, “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer.” I said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted man and if he stands in your place, he would not be able to make the people hear him. Will you order ‘Umar (to lead the prayer)?” The Prophet said, “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer.” Then I said to Hafsa, “Tell him, Abu i Bakr is a soft-hearted man and if he stands in his place, he would not be able to make the people hear him. Would you order ‘Umar to lead the prayer?’ ” Hafsa did so. The Prophet said, “Verily you are the companions of Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer.” So Abu- Bakr stood for the prayer. In the meantime Allah’s Apostle felt better and came out with the help of two persons and both of his legs were dragging on the ground till he entered the mosque. When Abu Bakr heard him coming, he tried to retreat but Allah’s Apostle beckoned him to carry on. The Prophet sat on his left side. Abu Bakr was praying while standing and Allah’s Apostle was leading the prayer while sitting. Abu Bakr was following the Prophet and the people were following Abu Bakr (in the prayer).

Narrated Abu Huraira: Once Allah’s Apostle prayed two Rakat (instead of four) and finished his prayer. Dhu-l-yadain asked him whether the prayer had been reduced or whether he had forgotten. Allah’s Apostle asked the people whether Dhu-l-yadain was telling the truth. The people replied in the affirmative. Then Allah’s Apostle stood up, offered the remaining two Rakat and then finished his prayer with Taslim and then said, “Allahu Akbar.” He followed it with two prostrations like ordinary prostrations or a bit longer.

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet prayed two Rakat of Zuhr prayer (instead of four) and he was told that he had prayed two Rakat only. Then he prayed two more Rakat and finished them with the Taslim followed by two prostrations.

Narrated ‘Aisha: the mother of the faithful believers: Allah’s Apostle in his last illness said, “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer.” I said, “If Abu Bakr stood in your place, he would not be able to make the people hear him owing to his weeping. So please order ‘Umar to lead the prayer.” He said, “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer.” I said to Hafsa, “Say to him, ‘Abu Bakr is a softhearted man and if he stood in your place he would not be able to make the people hear him owing to his weeping. So order ‘Umar to lead the people in the prayer.’ ” Hafsa did so but Allah’s Apostle said, “Keep quiet. Verily you are the companions of (Prophet) Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in the prayer.” Hafsa said to me, “I never got any good from you.”

Narrated An-Nu’man bin ‘Bashir: The Prophet said, “Straighten your rows or Allah will alter your faces.”

Narrated Anas: The Prophet said, “Straighten your rows, for I see you from behind my back.’

Narrated Anas bin Malik: Once the Iqama was pronounced and Allah’s Apostle faced us and said, “Straighten your rows and stand closer together, for I see you from behind my back.’

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “Martyrs are those who die because of drowning, plague, an abdominal disease, or of being buried alive by a falling building.” And then he added, “If the people knew the Reward for the Zuhr prayer in its early time, they would race for it. If they knew the reward for the ‘Isha’ and the Fajr prayers in congregation, they would join them even if they had to crawl. If they knew the reward for the first row, they would draw lots for it.”

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “The Imam is (appointed) to be followed. So do not differ from him, bow when he bows, and say, “Rabbana-lakal hamd” if he says “Sami’a-l-lahu Liman hamida”; and if he prostrates, prostrate (after him), and if he prays sitting, pray sitting all together, and straighten the rows for the prayer, as the straightening of the rows is amongst those things which make your prayer a correct and perfect one. (See Hadith No. 657).

Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, “Straighten your rows as the straightening of rows is essential for a perfect and correct prayer. ”

Narrated Anas bin Malik: I arrived at Medina and was asked whether I found any change since the days of Allah’s Apostle. I said, “I have not found any change except that you do not stand in alignment in your prayers.”

Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, “Straighten your rows for I see you from behind my back.” Anas added, “Everyone of us used to put his shoulder with the shoulder of his companion and his foot with the foot of his companion.”

Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: I prayed with the Prophet one night and stood on his left side. Allah’s Apostle caught hold of my head from behind and drew me to his right and then offered the prayer and slept. Later the Mu’adh-dhin came and the Prophet stood up for prayer without performing ablution.

Narrated Anas bin Malik: One night an orphan and I offered the prayers behind the Prophet in my house and my mother (Um Sulaim) was standing behind us (by herself forming a row).

Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: One night I stood to the left of the Prophet in the prayer but he caught hold of me by the hand or by the shoulder (arm) till he made me stand on his right and beckoned with his hand (for me) to go from behind (him). (Al-Kashmaihani-Fateh al-Bari).

Narrated ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle used to pray in his room at night. As the wall of the room was LOW, the people saw him and some of them stood up to follow him in the prayer. In the morning they spread the news. The following night the Prophet stood for the prayer and the people followed him. This went on for two or three nights. Thereupon Allah’s Apostle did not stand for the prayer the following night, and did not come out. In the morning, the people asked him about it. He replied, that he way afraid that the night prayer might become compulsory.

Narrated ‘Aisha: The Prophet had a mat which he used to spread during the day and use as a curtain at night. So a number of people gathered at night facing it and prayed behind him.

Abu Huraira [RA] reported: The Messenger of Allah [SAWS] recited in the two sunnah rak’ah of the Fajr prayer Surat al-Kafirun (in the first rak’ah) and Surat al-Ikhlas (in the second rak’ah) . [Muslim]

Narrated Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud [RA]: “I cannot count how many times I heard the Messenger of Allah recite in the two rak’at after Maghrib and in the two rak’at before Fajr: ‘Say: O disbelievers’ ( Surah Kafiroon – 109) and ‘Say: He is Allah, the One’ (Surah Ikhlas – 112).” [Narrated by Ibn Majah and At-Tirmidhi]

So it is very clear that it was a Sunnah of the Prophet [SAWS]:

Recite Surah Kafirun (109) in the first rakah

Recite Surah Ikhlas (112) in the second rakah

of Sunnah prayer before Fajr and after Maghrib.

Actually it gets better:

He [SAWS] heard a man reciting the earlier surah in the first rak’ah (Surah Kafiroon), so he said, “This is a slave who believes in his master.” Then the man recited the latter surah in the second rak’ah (Surah Ikhlas), so he said, “This is a slave who knows his master.” [Al-Albani described in The Prophet’s Prayer]

So this is definitely a Sunnah that we want to incorporate into our lives because the Prophet [SAWS] has done it so many times AND he has given great praise to the Sahabi who made this Sunnah. And it’s that easy!

By the way, it is important to remember that in these prayers one can read any sura. However, if one intends to follow the Sunna of the Prophet [SAWS] and recite the above mentioned suras, then he will receive the reward from Allah [SWT], in sha Allah.

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Adhan was required by law to inform Muslims of prayer times and it should be done once for each prayer. On the other hand, iqamah (a second call to prayer), which some scholars also figuratively call adhan, is given to inform people of the beginning of prayer. The group (i.e. Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, An-Nasa’i and Ibn Majah) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Between every two Adhans [i.e. Adhan and Iqamah] there is a prayer. There is a prayer between every two adhans. Between every two adhans there is a prayer for whoever wants to [pray it].” According to the prevailing opinion, the adhan was enacted in Medina.

However, it is permissible to make two adhans for Fajr (dawn) and Friday prayers. There is nothing wrong with invoking the adhan to Fajr prayer before prayer time to inform people that prayer time is approaching so that they can prepare and come to the mosque since most people are asleep at this time.

Malik, Ash-Shafi`i, Ahmad and Abu Yusuf (a Hanafi scholar) hold that it is permissible to call the adhan before the prayer time for Fajr prayer. According to Ash-Shafi’i, Ahmad and Abu Yusuf, the adhan can be invoked in the second half of the night. According to Malik, it can be summoned in the last sixth of the night.

The second Adhan should be proclaimed when the time of Fajr begins; as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said in a hadith narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim: “Bilal calls the Adhan in the night, so eat and drink until Ibn Umm Maktum calls the Adhan.”

On the other hand, the Hanafis (except Abu Yusuf) hold that it is not permissible to call the adhan to Fajr prayer except when the prayer time starts as there is no difference between Fajr prayer and other prayers. They quoted the hadith narrated by Abu Dawud under the authority of Shaddad, the master of `Iyad ibn `Amir, that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Bilal: “Do not invoke the adhan until the dawn clearly appears She.” However, the hadith is weak due to the inqita` (breaking the chain of narrators) between Shaddad and Bilal.

As for the adhan of the Friday prayer, it was an adhan in the time of Prophet Abu Bakr As-Siddiq and ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab (may Allaah be pleased with them). But when the number of Muslims greatly increased during the time of ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan as Caliph, he instituted the second Adhan.

Al-Bukhari and others reported that As-Sa’ib ibn Yazid said: “In the lifetimes of Allah’s Prophets Abu Bakr and ‘Umar, the adhan for the Friday prayer was called after the Imam took his seat in the pulpit. But when the number of people increased during the Caliphate of ‘Uthman, he introduced a third adhan [for Friday prayer] and it was called Az-Zawraa’ [a place in the market of Medina]. During the Prophet’s lifetime there was only one mu’azzin [the person who calls the adhan].”

This adhan was called “a third adhan” in the hadith mentioned above because they figuratively referred to iqamah as the second adhan.

A Muslim must respect the place where he lives; If people are used to proclaiming an adhan for Friday and Fajr prayers, especially with the proliferation of modern tools like alarm clocks and software programs that invoke the adhan for each prayer, there is no need to do anything against custom and tradition , as long as what they adhere to does not contradict Islamic Sharia. This is to avoid confusion or distrust among people about the time of the start of the fast during Ramadan, the time of Friday prayers, etc.

Allah (exalted and glorified be He) and His honorable Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) urged us to adhere to the customs as long as they conform with Islam. Almighty Allah says: (Show forgiveness, command what is good and turn away from the ignorant.) (Al-A`raf 7:199)

From this honorable verse, other Qur’anic verses and some hadiths of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), Muslim jurists derived the fiqhi (juridical) rule, which reads: “Custom is a crucial factor in the pronouncement of sentences.”

There is no need to contradict and blame each other for a controversial issue; as the fiqhi golden rule states: “There is no denial or blame in the matters of ijtihad [personal reasoning in relation to religious decisions] provided that disagreements are based on evidence and solid arguments.”

Finally, here are the decisions resulting from the appeal of two adhans (other than the iqamah):

1. The period of fasting does not begin with the first adhan of fajr prayer if the adhan is called before the actual prayer time.

2. It is not permissible to perform Fajr prayer at the time of the first adhan since the start of the prayer time is one of the conditions for the validity of the prayer.

3. As for the first adhan of the Friday prayer, the scholars have not agreed on the prohibition on buying and selling. The majority of scholars, including some Hanafis such as At-Tahawi, hold that buying and selling is forbidden when the adhan of Friday prayer is called after the imam has taken his seat in the pulpit. However, the prevailing opinion of the Hanafis is that buying and selling is forbidden when the first adhan of the Jumu’ah prayer is called. Al-Hasan reported that Imam Abu Hanifah said that buying and selling is forbidden if the first adhan is called after noon.

4. Also, there is a difference of opinion between the majority of scholars on the one hand and the Hanafis on the other regarding the obligation to “make earnest haste” mentioned in Allah’s saying (O you who believe, when the If the call to prayer is performed on Friday, then hasten earnestly to the remembrance of Allah and stop acting; that is better for you if you know) (Al-Jumu’ah 62:9).

The Hanafis hold that it is obligatory to rush to the mosque in earnest at the first adhan, while the majority of scholars hold that reference is made to the second adhan.

Prayer times today in Nairobi

Prayer times for Thursday July 28, 2022 are:

This applies to all five obligatory prayers without exception. Those who care for masajid (i.e. mosques) should consider the circumstances of their participants without following whimsical considerations.

Volume 1, Book 11, Number 577:

Narrated by Anas: The people mentioned the fire and the bell (they suggested these as signals to indicate the beginning of the prayers), thus mentioning the Jews and the Christians. Then Bilal was commanded to pronounce adhan for the prayer by saying its wording twice and for the iqama (the call to actually standing for the prayers in rows) by saying its wording once. (Iqama is pronounced when people are ready for prayer).

Narrated by Ibn ‘Umar: When the Muslims arrived in Medina, they used to gather for prayer and cherished the time for it. In those days, the practice of adhan for the prayers had not yet been established. Once they discussed this problem regarding the call to prayer. Some people suggested using a bell like the Christians, others suggested a trumpet like the horn used by the Jews, but ‘Umar was the first to suggest that a man should call (the people) to prayer; so Allah’s Apostle ordered Bilal to stand up and say the Adhan for prayers.

Narrated Anas: Bilal was commanded to repeat the wording of the Adhan for prayers twice and utter the wording of the Iqamas once except “Qad-qamat-is-Salat”.

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: As the number of Muslims increased, they debated the question of how to know the time for prayer by familiar means. Some suggested lighting a fire (at the time of prayer) and others suggested ringing the bell. Bilal was commanded to say the wording of the Adhan twice and the wording of the Iqama only once.

Narrated by Abu Qilaba: Anas said: “Bilal was commanded to utter the wording of Adhan twice and of Iqama only once.” The sub-narrator Isma’li said: “I mentioned this to Aiyub and he added: “Except for Iqama (i.e. Qad -Qamatis salad that should be said twice).”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said: “When the Adhan is proclaimed, Satan takes on his heels and lets the wind through with noises during his flight so as not to hear the Adhan. When the adhan is finished he comes back and picks up his heels again The iqama is said and after its completion he returns again until he whispers into the person’s heart (to divert his attention from his prayer) and reminds him of things which he does not remember before prayer and which cause him to forget how much he has prayed.”

Narrated by ‘Abdul Rahman: Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri said to my father: “I see that you like sheep and the wilderness. So whenever you are with your sheep or in the wilderness and you want to say adhan for prayer, raise your voice for whoever hears the adhan, be it human, jinn or any other creature, will become a witness on the Day of Resurrection be for you.” Abu Said added: “I heard it (this narration) from Allah’s Apostle.”

Narrated by Humaid: Anas bin Malik said: Whenever the Prophet went out with us to fight (in Allah’s cause) against any nation, he never allowed us to attack until morning and he would wait and see: If he adhan heard he would attack that and if he did not hear the adhan he would attack them.” Anas added: “We reached Khaibar at night and in the morning when he did not hear the adhan for the prayer, he (the Prophet) and I rode rode behind Abi Talha and my foot touched that of the Prophet. The residents of Khaibar came out with their baskets and spades, and when they saw the Prophet they cried out, “Mohammed! By Allah, Muhammad and his army.” When Allah’s Apostle saw them, he said: “Allahu-Akbar! Allahu Akbar! Khaibar is ruined. Whenever we approach (to fight) a (hostile) nation, the dawn of those warned will be evil.”

Narrated by Abu Said Al-Khudri: Allah’s Apostle said: ‘Whenever you hear the Adhan, say what the Mu’adhdhin says.

Narrated ‘Isa bin Talha: that he had heard Muawiya repeating the words of Adhan up to “Wa ash-hadu Anna Muhammadan Rasulul-lah (and I testify that Muhammad is Allah’s Apostle.)”

Narrated Yahya as above (586), adding: “Some of my companions told me that Hisham had said: “When the Mu’adhdhin said: “Haiya alas-sala(t) (come to prayer).” Muawiya said: ” La hawla wala quwata illa billah (there is neither power nor might except with Allah)” adding: “We have heard your Prophet say the same thing.”

Narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: Allah’s Apostle said: “Whoever after hearing the Adhan says: ‘Allahumma Rabba hadhihi-d-da’ watit-tammati was-salatil qa’imati, ati Muhammadan al-wasilata wal-fadilata, wab’ athhu maqaman mahmudan-il-ladhi wa’adtahu (O Allah! Lord of this perfect vocation (ascribing no partners to you) and the regular prayer that will be established! Kindly grant Muhammad the right of intercession and supremacy and send him (am Day of Judgment) to the best and highest place in Paradise that You promised him)’, then on the Day of Resurrection he will be permitted to intercede for me”).

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah: The Apostle of Allah said: “If people knew the reward for saying the Adhan and for standing in the front row (at congregational prayers) and could not find any other way to get it except by going, they would they draw lots and if they knew the reward of the Zuhr prayer (in the early moments of the allotted time) they would run (walk early) for it and if they knew the reward of the ‘Isha’ and Fajr (morning) prayers knew in the church, they would come offer them even if they had to crawl.”

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Al-Harith: On a rainy, muddy day, Ibn ‘Abbas preached a sermon in our presence and when the Mu’adhdhin pronounced the Adhan and said: “Haiya ala-s-sala(t) (come for the prayer)” Ibn ‘Abbas ordered him to say: ‘Pray in your houses.’ People (surprisingly) started looking at each other. said Ibn ‘Abbas. “It was made by someone much better than me (i.e. the Prophet or his Mu’adhdhin) and it is licensed.”

Narrated by Salim bin Abdullah: My father said that the Apostle of Allah said: “Bilal proclaims ‘Adhan at night, so keep eating and drinking (Suhur) until Ibn Um Maktum pronounces Adhan.” Salim added: “He was a blind man who would not utter the Adhan unless he was told that the day had come.”

Narrated Hafsa: When the Muadh-dhin pronounced the adhan for the Fajr prayer and the dawn became apparent, the Prophet commanded a double rakat light prayer (sunnah) before the iqama of the obligatory (congregational) prayer.

Narrated by ‘Aisha: The Prophet used to offer two light rakat between the adhan and the iqama of the Fajr prayer.

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: The Apostle of Allah said: “Bilal pronounces the Adhan at night, so keep eating and drinking (Suhur) until Ibn Um Maktum pronounces the Adhan.”

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud: The Prophet said: “The Adhan pronounced by Bilal should not prevent you from taking Suhur, for he pronounces the Adhan at night so that the one who performs the late night prayer (tahajjud) by you , it may hurry up, and the sleeping ones among you might wake up. It does not mean that the dawn or morning has begun.” Then he (the Prophet) pointed his fingers and lifted them up (to the sky) and then lowered them (to the earth) like this (Ibn Mas’ud imitated the gesture of the prophets after). Az-Zuhri gestured with his two index fingers, which he placed on top of each other and then stretched left and right. These gestures illustrate how real dawn appears. It spreads horizontally to the left and right. The dawn that appears and descends in the high sky is not the real dawn).

Narrated ‘Aisha: The Prophet said: “Bilal pronounces the Adhan at night, so eat and drink (Suhur) until Ibn Um Maktum pronounces the Adhan.”

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal Al-Muzani: Allah’s Apostle said three times: “There is a prayer between the two Adhans (Adhan and Iqama)” and added: “For the one who wants to pray.”

Anas bin Malik narrated: “When the Mu’adhdhin were pronouncing the Adhan, some of the Prophet’s Companions went to the pillars of the Mosque (for prayer) until the Prophet arrived, and in this way they prayed the Maghrib prayer two rakat beforehand . There used to be a little time between the adhan and the iqama.” Shu’ba said, “Formerly there was a very short interval between the two (adhan and iqama).”

Narrated by ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle used to pray two light rakat before the (obligatory) morning prayer, after the day had broken and the mu’adhdhin had finished his adhan. He would then lie on his right side until the Mu’adhdhin came to pronounce the iqama.

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Mughaffal: The Prophet said, “There is prayer between the two Adhans (Adhan and Iqama), there is prayer between the two Adhans.” And then, while saying it the third time, he added, “For the one who (pray) wants.”

Narrated by Malik bin Huwairth: I came to the Prophet with some men from my tribe and stayed with him twenty nights. He was kind and merciful to us. Seeing our longing for our families, he said to us: “Go back and stay with your families and teach them the religion and offer the prayer and one of you should say the adhan for the prayer when his time is due and the eldest among you should lead the prayer.”

Narrated by Abu Dhar: We were traveling in the company of the Prophet and the Mu’adhdhin wanted to pronounce the Adhan for the (Zuhr) prayer. The Prophet said to him, “Let it be cooler.” Then he wanted to pronounce the Adhan again, but to the Prophet; said to him, “Let it get cooler.” The Mu’adh-dhin wanted to say the adhan for prayer again, but the Prophet said, “Let it be cooler” until the shadows of the hills match their size. The Prophet added: “The fierceness of the heat comes from the raging of hell.”

Narrated by Malik bin Huwairth: Two men came to the Prophet intending to travel. The Prophet said: “When (both) you go, say Adhan and then Iqama and the eldest of you should lead the prayer.”

Narrated Malik: We came to the Prophet and stayed with him for twenty days and nights. We were all young and about the same age. The Prophet was very kind and merciful. Realizing our longing for our families, he asked about our home and the people there, and we told him. Then he asked us to go back to our families and stay with them and teach them (the religion) and command them to do good things. He also mentioned some other things that I (remembered or) forgot. The Prophet then added: “Pray as you have seen me pray and when the time for the prayer comes, one of you should say the Adhan and the eldest of you should lead the prayer.

Narrated Nafi: Once on a cold night, Ibn ‘Umar pronounced the Adhan for prayer at ‘Dajnan (the name of a mountain) and then said: “Pray in your houses” and informed us that Allah’s Apostle used to tell Mu ‘adhdin to pronounce adhan and to say at the end of the adhan on a rainy or very cold night during the journey: “Pray at your homes”.

Narrated by ‘Aun bin Abi Juhaifa: My father said: “I saw Allah’s Apostle in a place called Al-Abtah. Bilal came and informed him of the prayer and then came out with an Anza and planted it in front of Allah’s Apostle in Al-Abtah and said the Iqama.”

Narrated by ‘Aun bin Abi Juhaifa: My father said: “I saw Bilal turning his face from side to side while saying the Adhan for prayer.”

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Abi Qatada: My father said: ‘While we were praying with the Prophet, he heard the noise of some people. After the prayer he said, ‘What’s the matter?’ They replied, ‘We have hastened to prayer.’ He said, “Don’t rush to prayer, and whenever you come to prayer, you should calmly come and pray whatever you get (with the people) and complete the rest that you missed.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said: “When you hear the Iqama, continue to perform the prayer with calm and solemnity and do not hurry. And pray whatever you can pray and complete what you have missed.

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Abi Qatada: My father said. “Allah’s Apostle said: ‘When the iqama is pronounced, do not stand up for prayer until you see me (in front of you).’ ”

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Abi: Qatada, My father said: “Allah’s Apostle said: ‘When the iqama is pronounced, then do not stand up for the prayer until you see me (in front of you) and do it quietly.’ ”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Apostle of Allah went out (from the mosque) when the iqama had been pronounced and the ranks straightened. The Prophet stood at his musalla (prayer place) and we waited for the Prophet to start the prayer with takbir. He left and asked us to stay in our places. We stayed until the Prophet came back and the water dripped from his head because he had taken a bath (from Janaba).

Narrated by Abu Huraira: As soon as the iqama was pronounced and the people had made the rows straight, Allah’s Apostle went forward (to lead the prayer) but he was Junub so he said: “Stay in your places.” And he went out, took a bath and returned with drops of water from his head. Then he led the prayer.

Narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: On the day of Al-Khandaq (the Ditch), ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab went to the Prophet and said: “O Allah’s Apostle! By Allah, I (the ‘Asr) could not pray until the sun had gone under.” ‘Umar narrated this to the Prophet at the time when a fasting person had done iftar (eaten his meals). The Prophet then went to Buthan and I was with him. He performed the ablution and performed the ‘Asr prayer after sunset and then the Maghrib prayer.

Narrated Anas: Once the iqama was pronounced and the Prophet was speaking to a man (in a low voice) in a corner of the mosque and he did not lead the prayer until (some of) the people had slept (dozing in a sitting posture).

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: When Iqama was pronounced, a man came to the Prophet and prevented him (from prayer).

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah: Allah’s Apostle said: “By Him in Whose Hand is my soul, I was ordering the gathering of firewood (fuel) and then ordering someone to recite the Adhan for prayer and then to someone commanding to lead the prayer I would go from behind and burn the houses of men who did not report for prayer, by Him in whose hands my soul is, if any of them had known that he would get a bone covered with good meat or two (small) pieces of meat between two ribs, he would have appeared for the ‘Isha’ prayer.’

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Umar: The Apostle of Allah said: “Prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times higher than prayer offered by one person alone.”

Narrated by Abu Said Al-Khudri: The Prophet said: “Prayer in congregation is twenty-five times higher than prayer offered by one person alone.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Apostle of Allah said: The reward of prayer offered by one person in the congregation is twenty-five times greater than that of prayer offered in one’s house or in the market (alone). And this is because he performs the ablution and does it perfectly and then goes to the mosque with the sole intention of praying, then for every step he takes towards the mosque he will be upgraded one level as a reward and his only one Sin is deducted (crossed out) from his accounts (from). When he offers his prayer, the angels continue to ask Allah’s blessings and Allah’s forgiveness on him as long as he (remains) in his musalla. They say: “O Allah! Grant him your blessings, be merciful and kind to him.’ And one is looked at in prayer as long as one waits for prayer.”

Narrated by Abu Salama bin ‘Abdur Rahman: Abu Huraira said: “I heard the Apostle of Allah say: ‘The reward of prayer in congregation is twenty-five times greater than that of prayer offered by one person alone. The angels of the night and the angel of the day gather at the time of Fajr prayer.’ Then Abu Huraira added: “Recite the Holy Book if you wish, for “Verily the recitation of the Qur’an at the early dawn (Fajr prayer) is always witnessed.” (17.18). Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: The reward of congregational prayer is twenty-seven times greater (than that of prayer offered by one person alone).

Narrated by Salim: I heard Um Ad-Darda say: “Abu Ad-Darda” entered the house in an angry mood. I said to him, “What makes you angry?” He replied, “By Allah! I do not find the followers of Muhammad doing these good things (which they used to do) except offering congregational prayers.” (This happened in the last days of Abu Ad-Darda’ during the reign of ‘Uthman).

Narrated by Abu Musa: The Prophet said: “The people who receive a tremendous reward for prayer are those who are furthest away (from the mosque), and then those who are closest, and so on. Similarly, the one who waits to pray with the Imam has greater reward than one who prays and goes to bed.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Messenger of Allah said: “When a man was walking along a path, he saw a thorny branch and removed it from the path, and Allah was pleased with his deed and forgave him.” Then the Prophet said: “Five are Martyrs: One who dies of the plague, one who dies of an abdominal disease, one who drowns, one who is buried alive (and dies) and one who is killed in the cause of Allah.” (The Prophet further said: “If people knew the reward for saying the Adhan and for standing in the front row (in congregational prayer) and could not find any other way to get it except by drawing lots, they would, and if they knew the Reward for performing the Zuhr prayer early (in the allotted time), they would run for it and they knew the reward for the ‘Isha’ and Fajr prayers in congregation, they would participate in it even if they were crawling’ )

Narrated Humaid: Anas said: “The Prophet said: ‘O Bani Salima! Don’t you think that for every step you take (walking to the mosque) there is a reward (while coming to prayer)?” Mujahid said: “Regarding Allah’s statement: We are recording what they (them) sent ahead have, and their traces” (36.12). “Their footsteps” means “their footsteps”. ” And Anas said that the people of Bani Salima wanted to move to a place near the Prophet, but Allah’s Apostle did not like the idea of ​​leaving their houses uninhabited and said: “Don’t you think that you will get the reward for your will get footprints.” Mujahid said: “Their footprints mean their steps and their walking on foot.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said: “No prayer is harder for the hypocrites than Fajr and ‘Isha’ prayer and if they knew the reward of these prayers at their respective times, they would surely (in the mosques) present themselves if they had to shout.” The Prophet added: “Certainly I have decided to command the Mu’adh-dhin (call maker) to utter Iqama and command a man to lead the prayer and then to a flame of fire take to burn all those who until now had not left their homes for prayer along with their homes.”

Narrated by Malik bin Huwairith: The Prophet said (to two persons), “Whenever the time of prayer comes, you should say Adhan and then Iqama, and the elder of you should lead the prayer.”

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah: Allah’s Apostle said: “The angels keep asking Allah’s blessings and forgiveness on each one of you as long as he is at his musalla (place of prayer) and not doing hadath (letting wind). The angels say: ‘O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him.’ Each of you is in prayer as long as you wait for prayer, and nothing but prayer keeps you from going to your family.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said: “Allah will bestow seven shadows on the Day when there will be no shadow but His. (These seven persons are) a righteous ruler, a youth brought up in the worship of Allah (i.e. sincerely worshiping Allah from childhood), a man whose heart is in the mosques (i.e. performing the obligatory prayers in the mosque in congregation ), two people who love each other only for the sake of Allah and meet and part in Allah’s sake a man who rejects the call of a charming woman of noble birth to illicit intercourse with her and says: I am afraid of Allah, a man, who gives charitable gifts so secretly that his left hand does not know what his right hand has given (i.e. no one knows how much he has given in alms), and a person who commemorates Allah in solitude and then floods his eyes with tears.

Narrated Humaid: Anas was asked: “Did Allah’s Apostle wear a ring?” He said: “Yes. Once he postponed the ‘Isha’ prayer until midnight and after the prayer he turned to us and said: ‘People have been praying and sleeping and you stayed in prayer while you waited.’ Anas added, “Like I’m just watching the glitter of his ring.”

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah: The Prophet said: “Allah will prepare for him who goes (every) morning and afternoon (for congregational prayer) to the mosque an honorable place in Paradise with good hospitality for (what he has done) every morning and afternoon traffic.

Narrated by Malik Ibn Buhaina: Allah’s Apostle passed by a man who was praying two rakat after the iqama (had been proclaimed). When Allah’s Apostle finished the prayer, people gathered around him (the Prophet) or that man and Allah’s Apostle said to him (protesting): Are there four rakat in Fajr prayer? Are there four rakats in Fajr prayer?”

Al-Aswad narrated: We were with ‘Aisha and discussed the regularity of prayer and its dignity. She said: ‘When Allah’s Apostle fell ill with the fatal disease and when the time for prayer came and Adhan was pronounced, he said, ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’ He was told that Abu Bakr was a soft-hearted man and would not be able to lead the prayer in his place. The Prophet gave the same command again, but received the same answer. He gave the command for the third time and said: ‘You (women) are the companions of Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.’ So Abu Bakr came out to lead the prayer. In the meantime the Prophet’s condition improved somewhat and he came out with the help of two men, one on each side, as if I watched his legs dragging on the floor due to the prayer illness. Abu Bakr wanted to retire but the Prophet motioned for him to stay in his place and the Prophet was brought until he was sitting next to Abu Bakr.” Al-A’mash was asked: “Did the Prophet pray and Abu Bakr follow him, and did the people follow Abu Bakr in this prayer?” Al-A’mash nodded in the affirmative. Abu Muawiyah said, “The Prophet sat on the left side of Abu Bakr, who was praying standing.”

Narrated ‘Aisha: “When the Prophet became seriously ill and his illness worsened, he asked his wives for permission to be cared for in my house and he was allowed on the floor. He was between Al-Abbas and another man.” ‘Ubaid Ullah said: “I told Ibn ‘Abbas what ‘Aisha had narrated and he said: ‘Do you know who the (second) man was whose name is ‘Aisha not mentioned'” I said, ‘No.’ Ibn ‘Abbas said: ‘He was ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib.’ ”

Narrated Nafi’: Once on a very cold and stormy night, Ibn ‘Umar pronounced the Adhan for prayer and then said: “Pray in your houses.” He (Ibn ‘Umar) added. “On very cold and rainy nights, the Apostle of Allah commanded the Mu’adhdhin to say: ‘Pray in your houses.’ ”

Narrated by Mahmoud bin Rabi’ Al-Ansari: Itban bin Malik used to lead his people (tribe) in prayer and being a blind man he said to Allah’s Apostle: “O Allah’s Apostle! Sometimes it is dark and high water flows (in the valley) and I am a blind man, so please pray at a place in my house so that I can take it as a musalla (praying place).” So Allah’s Apostle went to his house and said: “Where should I pray?” ‘Itban pointed to a place in his house and Allah’s Apostle said the prayer there.

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Al-Harith: Ibn ‘Abbas addressed us on a (rainy and) muddy day and when the Mu’adh-dhin said: “Come to prayer”, Ibn ‘Abbas ordered him to say: “Pray in your houses.” People looked at each other in surprise, like they didn’t like it. Ibn ‘Abbas said: “It seems that you have thought badly about it, but no doubt it was done by someone better than I (i.e. the Prophet). It (the prayer) is a severe instruction and I did not want to bring you out .” Ibn ‘Abbas narrated the same as above, but he said: “I did not like that you sinned (by not coming to the mosque) and that you (to the mosque) were up to your knees with came covered in mud.”

Narrated by Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri: A cloud came and it rained until the roof leaked and in those days the roof was made of date palm branches. Iqama was pronounced and I saw Allah’s Apostle prostrating in water and mud and even I saw the mark of mud on his forehead.

Narrated by Anas bin Sirin: I heard Anas say: “A man from Ansar said to the Prophet: ‘I cannot pray with you (in the congregation).’ He was a very fat man and he prepared a meal for the Prophet and invited him to his home. He spread a mat for the Prophet and washed one side of it with water, and the Prophet prayed two rakats on it.” A man from Al-Jaruid’s family asked, “Has the Prophet used to pray the Duha prayer (morning prayer)? Anas said, “I only saw him praying the Duha prayer that day.”

Narrated ‘Aisha: The Prophet said, “When dinner is served and Iqama is pronounced, one should start with dinner.”

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: Allah’s Apostle said: “When dinner is served, start eating it before praying the Maghrib prayer and do not rush to finish it.”

Narrated Nafi’: Ibn ‘Umar said: “Allah’s Apostle said: ‘When supper is served for one of you and the iqama is pronounced, start the supper and do not rush (and keep eating) until you are ready you are.” When food was served to Ibn ‘Umar and Iqama was pronounced, he never came to the prayer until he had finished it (i.e. the food), although he received the recitation (of the Qur’an) by the Imam (in the prayer). Narrated by Ibn ‘Umar: The Prophet said: “When any of you eats his meals, he should not hurry until he is; satisfied even when prayer has begun.”

Narrated by Ja’far bin ‘Amr bin Umaiya: My father said: “I saw Allah’s Apostle eating a piece of meat from the shoulder of a sheep and he was called to prayer. He got up, put down the knife and prayed, but did not perform ablutilon.”

Narrated Al-Aswad: That he asked ‘Aisha: “What has the Prophet to do in his house?” She replied, “He used to occupy himself with ministering to his family, and when the time came for prayer he did.”

Narrated by Aiyub: Abu Qilaba said: “Malik bin Huwairith came to this mosque of ours and said: ‘I pray before you and my aim is not to lead the prayer but to show you how the Prophet used to pray. ‘” I asked Abu Qilaba, ‘How did he pray before?’ He replied, ‘(The Prophet used to pray) like this Sheikh of ours and the Sheikh used to sit for a while after prostration before he after the first Rak’a got up.”

Abu Musa narrated: “The Prophet became ill and when his illness worsened he said: “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.” ‘Aisha said: “He is a soft-hearted man and would not be able to lead the prayer to lead in your place.” The Prophet said again: “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.” She repeated the same answer but he said: “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer. You are the companions of Joseph.” So the messenger went to Abu Bakr (with this command) and he led the people in prayer during the Prophet’s lifetime.

Narrated ‘Aisha: the mother of the believers: Allah’s Apostle said in his illness: “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.” I said to him: ‘If Abu Bakr were in your place, people would not hear him because of his (excessive) crying. ‘Aisha added I said to Hafsa: “Say to him: If Abu Bakr should lead the people in prayer instead of you, the people could not hear him because of his crying; so please order ‘Umar to lead the prayer. ” Hafsa did so, but Allah’s Apostle said: “Be still! You are truly the companions of Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.”

Narrated Az-Zuhn: Anas bin Malik Al-Ansari told me: “Abu Bakr led the people in prayer during the Prophet’s fatal illness until Monday. When the people lined up (in lines) for the prayer of the Prophet lifted the curtain of his house and began to look at us and stood at that time. His face was (sparkling) like a page of the Qur’an and he smiled happily. We were about to be tried for the joy of seeing. The Prophet, Abu Bakr, withdrew to join the line, thinking that the Prophet would lead the prayer. The Prophet motioned for us to complete the prayer and he dropped the curtain. He died the same day.”

Narrated by Anas: The Prophet did not come out for three days. The people stood up for prayer and Abu Bakr went ahead to lead the prayer. (Meanwhile) the Prophet seized the curtain and lifted it up. When the face of the Prophet appeared, we had never seen a more pleasing scene than the face of the Prophet as it appeared then. The Prophet motioned to Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer and then dropped the curtain. We didn’t see him (again) until he died.

Narrated by Hamza bin ‘Abdullah: My father said: ‘When Allah’s Apostle became seriously ill, he was told about the prayer. He said: ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’ ‘Aisha said: ‘Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted man and he would be overwhelmed by his crying when he recited the Qur’an.’ He said to them: “Tell him (Abu Bakr) to lead the prayer. The same answer was given to him. He said again, “Tell him to lead the prayer. You (women) are the companions of Joseph.”

Narrated by ‘Urwa’s father: ‘Aisha said: “Allah’s Apostle commanded Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer during his illness and so he led them in prayer.” ‘Urwa, a sub-narrator, added: “Allah’s Apostle felt a little relieved and came out and Abu Bakr was leading the people. When Abu Bakr saw the Prophet he withdrew but the Prophet motioned for him to stay there. Allah’s Apostle sat next to Abu Bakr. Abu Bakr followed the prayer of Allah’s Apostle and the people followed Abu Bakr’s prayer.”

Narrated by Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi: Allah’s Apostle went to make peace among Bani ‘Amr bin ‘Auf. In the meantime, the prayer time was due and the Mu’adh-dhin went to Abu Bakr and said, “Will you lead the prayer so that I can say the iqama?” Abu Bakr said yes and led the prayer. Allah’s Apostle came while the people were still praying and he entered the rows of the praying people until he was in the (front row). People clapped their hands. Abu Bakr never looked away in his prayer, but as the people kept clapping, Abu Bakr looked and saw Allah’s Apostle. Allah’s Apostle motioned for him to stay in his place. Abu Bakr raised his hands and thanked Allah for this order from Allah’s Apostle and then he withdrew until he reached the front row. Allah’s Apostle went forward and led the prayer. When Allah’s Apostle finished the prayer, he said: “O Abu Bakr! Abu Bakr replied: “How dare Ibn Abi Quhafa (Abu Bakr) lead the prayer in the presence of Allah’s Apostle?” Then Allah’s Apostle said: ‘Why did you clap so much? If something happens to someone during his prayer, he should say Subhan Allah.

Narrated by Malik bin Huwairth: We went to the Prophet and we were all young men and stayed with him about twenty nights. The Prophet was very merciful. He said: “When you return home, share religious teachings with your families and tell them to perform such and such prayer perfectly at such and such a time and at such and such a prayer that one of you should recite the adhan and the eldest of you should lead the prayer.”

Narrated by Itban bin Malik Al-Ansari: The Prophet (came to my house and) asked permission to enter and I allowed him. He asked, “Where should I pray in your house?” I pointed to a place I liked. He stood up for prayer and we stood behind him and he finished the prayer with Taslim and we did the same.

Narrated by ‘Ubaid-Ullah Ibn ‘Abdullah bin ‘Utba: I went to ‘Aisha and asked her to describe to me the illness of Allah’s Apostle. ‘Aisha said: “Yes. The Prophet became seriously ill and asked if the people had been praying. We replied: ‘No. O Allah’s Apostle! They are waiting for you.’ He added, “Put water in a trough for me.” . We said: ‘No, they are waiting for you. O Allah’s Apostle,’ He said again: ‘Give me water in a trough.’ He sat down and took a bath and tried to get up but passed out again. Then he recovered and said, ‘Did the people pray?’ We replied: “No, they are waiting for you. O Allah’s Apostle.” He said: ‘Put water in the trough for me.’ Then he sat down, washed himself and tried to get up, but passed out. When he recovered, he asked, ‘Did the people pray?’ We said, “No, they’re waiting for you. O Allah’s Apostle! People were in the mosque waiting for the Prophet for the ‘Isha prayer. The Prophet sent for Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer. The Messenger went to Abu Bakr and said: ‘Allah’s Apostle commands you to lead the people in prayer.’ Abu Bakr was a soft-hearted man, so he asked ‘Umar to lead the prayer, but ‘Umar replied, ‘You are more right.’ So Abu Bakr was leading the prayer at that time. When the Prophet felt a little better, he came out for the Zuhr prayer with the help of two people, one of whom was Al-‘Abbas, while Abu Bakr was leading the people in prayer as Abu Bakr saw him he wanted to retreat but the Prophet waved him not to do so and asked them to let him sit next to Abu Bakr and they did so. Abu Bakr followed the Prophet (in prayer) and the people followed him Abu Bakr. The Prophet (prayed) seated.” ‘Ubaid-Ullah added: “I went to ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas and asked him: Shall I tell you what Aisha told me about the fatal illness of the Prophet?” Ibn ‘Abbas said: “Go on. I told him their narration and he did not dispute any of it but asked if ‘Aisha told me the name of the second person (who helped the Prophet) along with Al-Abbas. I said. ‘ No.’ He said: He was ‘Ali (Ibn Abi Talib).

Narrated by Aisha: the mother of the believers: The Apostle of Allah prayed sitting in his house during his illness while some people prayed standing behind him. The Prophet asked them to sit down. After completing the prayer, he said: “Follow the Imam: Bow when he bows, raise your heads (stand up) when he lifts his head and when he says: “Sami al-lahu liman-hamida” ( Allah heard those who sent praises to Him) and then say ‘Rabbana wa laka-l-hamd’ (O our Lord! All praises are for You), and if he prays sitting, then pray sitting.”

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: Once Allah’s Apostle was riding a horse and fell and the right side (of his body) was injured. He offered one of the seated prayers and we also prayed seated behind him. When he finished the prayer, he said: “The Imam must be followed. Pray standing when he prays standing, and bow when he bows; rise when he rises; and when he says: ‘Sami a-l-lahu-liman hamida, then say, ‘Rabbana wa Lakal-hamd’ and pray standing when he prays standing and pray sitting (all of you) when he prays sitting. ‘ Humaid said: The saying of the Prophet ‘Pray sitting when he (Imam) prays sitting’ was said in his earlier illness (during his early life), but the Prophet prayed sitting (in the last illness) thereafter and the People prayed standing behind him and the Prophet did not order them to sit down. We should follow the Prophet’s latest actions.

Narrated by Al-Bara: (and he was not a liar) When Allah’s Apostle said: “Sami al-lahu Liman hamida” none of us bowed his back (for prostrations) until the Prophet prostrated and then we would look after him prostrate.

Narrated by Abu Ishaq: as above.

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said: “Is not he who raises his head before the Imam afraid that Allah may change his head into that of a donkey or his figure (face) into that of a donkey?”

Narrated by Ibn ‘Umar: When the earliest emigrants came to Al-‘Usba, a place in Quba, before the arrival of Prophet Salim, the slave of Abu Hudhaifa, who knew the Qur’an better than the others they used to guide in Prayer.

Narrated Anas: The Prophet said: “Hear and obey (your leader), even if an Ethiopian whose head is like a raisin has been made your leader.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said: “If the Imam leads the prayer correctly, he and you will receive the rewards, but if he makes a mistake (in the prayer) then you will receive the reward of the prayer and the sin will become.” his his .”

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said to Abu-Dhar: “Hear and obey (your chief) even if he is an Ethiopian with a head like a raisin.”

Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas: Once I spent the night at my aunt Maimuna’s house. Allah’s Apostle said the ‘Isha’ prayer and then came to the house and offered four rakat and slept. Later he woke up and stood in prayer and I stood on his left side. He pulled me to his right and prayed five rakats and then two. Then he slept until I heard him snore (or hear his breathing sounds). After that he went out for morning prayer.

Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas: One night I was sleeping at (my aunt’s) Maimuna’s house and the Prophet was there that night. He completed the ablution and stood up to pray. I joined him and stood on his left side, but he pulled me to his right and prayed thirteen rakats and then slept until I heard the sound of his breathing. And whenever he slept, he breathed with audible sounds. The Mu’adhdhin came to the Prophet and he went out and prayed the morning prayer) without repeating the ablution.

Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas: Once I spent the night at my aunt Maimuna’s house. The Prophet got up for the night prayer and I joined him and stood on his left side, but he pulled me to his right by holding my head.

Narrated by Mu’adh bin Jabal: I used to pray the ‘Isha prayer with the Prophet and then go to lead my people in prayer.

Narrated by ‘Amr: Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said, “Mu’adh bin Jabal used to pray with the Prophet and then go to lead his people in prayer. Once he led the ‘Isha’ prayer and recited the surah” Al-Baqra”. Someone went the prayer and Mu’adh criticized him. The news reached the Prophet and he said to Mu’adh: “You are bringing the people to justice”, and repeated it three times (or said something similar) and commanded him to recite two middle suras of Mufassal.” (‘Amr said he forgot the names of these suras).

Narrated by Abu Mas’ud: A man came and said: “O Allah’s Apostle! By Allah, I stay away from morning prayers only because so-and-so lengthens the prayer when he guides us in it.” The narrator said: “I have never seen the Apostle of Allah angrier in giving advice than I did then. He then said: “Some of you make people reject good deeds (prayer). Whoever among you leads the people in prayer should cut it short, for among them are the weak, the old, and the needy.”

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah: Allah’s Apostle said: If any of you lead the people in prayer, he should cut it short, because among them are the weak, the sick and the old; and if anyone among you prays alone, he can prolong (the prayer) as much as he likes.”

Narrated by Abu Mas’ud: A man came and said: “O Allah’s Apostle! Allah’s Apostle got angry and I had never seen him more angry than that day. The Prophet said: “O people! Some of you make others refuse the prayer, so anyone who becomes an imam should shorten the prayer because behind them are the weak, the old and the needy.”

Narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah Al-Ansari: Once a man was driving two nadihas (camels used for agricultural purposes) and night had fallen. He found Mu’adh praying, so he made his camel kneel down and joined Mu’adh in prayer. The latter recited Surat ‘AlBaqara” or Surat “An-Nisa”, (so) the man left the prayer and walked away. When he learned that Mu’adh had criticized him, he went to the Prophet and complained against Mu ‘adh. The Prophet said three times: “O Mu’adh! Do you take people to court?” It would have been better if you said “Sabbih Isma Rabbika-l-a-la (87)”, Wash-Shamsi wadu-haha (91)”, or “Wal-laili Idha yaghsha ( 92)”, for the old, the weak and the needy pray behind you.” Jabir said that Mu’adh recited Surah Al-Baqara in the ‘Isha’ prayer.

Narrated Anas: The Prophet used to pray a short prayer (in congregation) but used to perform it in a perfect manner.

Narrated by ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abi Qatada: My father said: “The Prophet said: ‘When I stand to pray, I intend to prolong it, but when I hear a child’s cries, I interrupt it as I do not like it ‘to molest the child mother.’ ”

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: I have never prayed an easier and more perfect prayer behind an Imam than behind the Prophet and he used to break off the prayer whenever he heard a child’s cries for fear of taking the child’s mother to justice.

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said: “When I start prayer, I intend to prolong it, but when I hear a child’s cries, I interrupt the prayer because I know that the child’s cries are the passions goading his mother. ”

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, “Whenever I start the prayer, I intend to prolong it, but when I hear a child’s cries, I break off the prayer because I know that the child’s cries are the will stimulate his mother’s passions.”

Narrated by Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: Mu’adh used to pray with the Prophet and then go and lead his people (tribe) in prayer.

Narrated by ‘Aisha: When the Prophet fell ill with his terminal illness, someone came to inform him about prayer and the Prophet told him to tell Abu Bakr to guide the people in prayer. I said: “Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted man and if he stood up for the prayer in your place, he would cry and would not be able to recite the Qur’an.” The Prophet said: “Tell Abu Bakr to do the prayer guide.” I said the same thing as before. He (repeated the same command and) the third or fourth time he said, “You are the companions of Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.” So Abu Bakr led the prayer and meanwhile the Prophet felt better and came out with the help of two men; like I can see him dragging his feet on the floor right now. When Abu Bakr saw him, he tried to retreat, but the Prophet beckoned him to continue. Abu Bakr withdrew a little and the Prophet sat on his (left) side. Abu Bakr repeated the takbir (Allahu Akbar) of Allah’s Apostle for people to hear.

Narrated by ‘Aisha: When Allah’s Apostle fell seriously ill, Bilal came to him for prayer. He said: “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.” I said: “O Allah’s Apostle! Abu Bakr is a soft hearted man and if he were in your place he couldn’t get people to listen to him. Will you order ‘Umar (to lead the prayer)?” The Prophet said: “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.” Then I said to Hafsa: “Tell him Abu i Bakr is a soft-hearted man, and if he were in his place, he wouldn’t be able to get people to hear him. Would you ‘Order Umar to lead the prayer?’ “Hafsa did it. The Prophet said: “Truly you are the companions of Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.” So Abu Bakr stood for prayer. Meanwhile, Allah’s Apostle felt better and came out with the help of two people and both legs dragged on the floor until he entered the mosque. When Abu Bakr heard him coming, he tried to retreat, but Allah’s Apostle motioned for him to continue. The Prophet sat on his left side. Abu Bakr prayed standing and Allah’s Apostle led the prayer seated. Abu Bakr followed the Prophet and the people followed Abu Bakr (in prayer).

Narrated by Abu Huraira: Once Allah’s Apostle prayed two rakat (instead of four) and finished his prayer. Dhu-l-yadain asked him if the prayer had been reduced or if he had forgotten. Allah’s Apostle asked the people if Dhu-l-yadain was telling the truth. People answered yes. Then Allah’s Apostle stood up and offered the remaining two rakat and then finished his prayer with Taslim and then said: “Allahu Akbar.” He followed it with two prostrations like ordinary prostrations or a little longer.

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet prayed two rakats of the Zuhr prayer (instead of four) and he was told that he only prayed two rakats. Then he prayed two more rakat and finished them with the taslim followed by two prostrations.

Narrated ‘Aisha: the mother of the faithful believers: Allah’s Apostle in his last illness said: “Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.” I said, ‘If Abu Bakr were in your place, he would not be able to get people to hear him because of his crying. He said: ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’ I said to Hafsa: ‘Tell him: ‘Abu Bakr is a soft-hearted man and if he were in your place, he could tell the people about his crying not make him hear his prayer.’ ” Hafsa did so, but Allah’s Apostle said: “Be still. Verily you are the companions of (Prophet) Joseph. Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.” Hafsa said to me: “I have never received anything good from you.”

Narrated by An-Nu’man bin ‘Bashir: The Prophet said: “Straighten your ranks or Allah will change your faces.”

Narrated Anas: The Prophet said, “Straighten your ranks, for I see you behind my back.”

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: As soon as the iqama was pronounced and Allah’s Apostle faced us and said: “Line up your ranks and draw closer together for I see you behind my back.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said: “Martyrs are those who are buried alive by drowning, a plague, an abdominal disease or by a collapsing building.” And then he added: “When the people receive the reward for the Zuhr prayer in its early days they would run for it they had to crawl. If they knew the reward for the front row, they would draw lots.”

Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet said: “The Imam is (appointed) to be followed. So do not differ from him, bow when he bows and say Rabbana-lakal hamd when he says Sami’a-l-lahu Liman hamida; and when he prostrate, prostrate (after him) and if he is praying while sitting, pray all together while sitting and straighten the rows for prayer as straightening the rows is among the things that make your prayer right and perfect (see hadith no. 657 ).

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, “Straighten your rows, as straightening rows is essential for perfect and correct prayer.”

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: I arrived in Medina and was asked if I had found any change from the days of Allah’s Apostle. I said, “I haven’t found any change except that you’re not aligned in your prayers.”

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said: Straighten your ranks for I see you behind my back. Anas added: Each of us used to close his shoulder with his companion’s shoulder and his foot with his companion’s foot associate.”

Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas: One night I was praying with the Prophet and I was standing on his left side. Allah’s Apostle grabbed my head from behind and pulled me to his right hand, then said the prayer and fell asleep. Later the Mu’adh-dhin came and the Prophet stood up for prayer without performing the ablution.

Narrated by Anas bin Malik: One night an orphan and I were performing the prayers behind the Prophet in my house and my mother (Um Sulaim) was standing behind us (forming a line herself).

Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas: One night I was standing to the left of the Prophet in prayer, but he held me by the hand or shoulder (arm) until he made me stand on his right and waved his hand (for me) to walk from behind (him). (Al-Kashmaihani-Fateh al-Bari).

Narrated by ‘Aisha: Allah’s Apostle used to pray in his room at night. Since the wall of the room was LOW, people saw him and some of them stood up to follow him in prayer. In the morning they spread the news. The following night the Prophet got up for prayer and the people followed him. This went on for two or three nights. Thereupon Allah’s Apostle did not get up for prayer the following night and did not come out. In the morning people asked him about it. He replied that he was afraid that night prayers might become obligatory.

Narrated by ‘Aisha: The Prophet had a mat which he spread during the day and used as a curtain at night. So many people gathered in front of it at night and prayed behind it.

The Isha prayer (Arabic: صلاة العشاء ṣalāt al-ʿišāʾ, “night prayer”) is one of the five obligatory salah (Islamic prayer). Since an Islamic day begins at sunset, Isha prayer is technically the second prayer of the day.[1][better source required] When counted from midnight, it is the fifth prayer of the day.[2][better source required] [3][better source required]

It is a four rak’ah prayer in Sunni Islam. The two Sunnah Rak’ah after Isha’ is highly recommended, as is the three Rakat Witr. There are some optional prayers that can be recited after the Isha’ prayer, including the Nafilat ul-Layl prayers (collectively referred to as Tahajjud) as well as the Tarawih of Ramadan.

The five daily prayers are collectively a pillar of the Five Pillars of Islam in Sunni Islam and one of the Ten Practices of the Religion (Furū al-Dīn) according to Shia Islam.

In Kashmir it is known as Khoftan Nemaz, also in Punjabi it is called Khuftaan di namaz.

Hadith mentioning virtues[ edit ]

Uthman reported that he heard Muhammad say: “The one who offered the Isha prayer in a gathering was as if he stayed in prayer until midnight, and the one who offered the Fajr prayer in a gathering was as if he stayed in prayer all night.” (Muslim)

Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah said: The most difficult salah for the munafiqin (the hypocrites) is isha and fajr. ” (Bukhari)

Sunni Muslims[edit]

The period of time within which Isha prayer must be recited is as follows:

Time Begins: According to the Hanafi school, Isha begins when total darkness has set in and the white twilight in the sky has disappeared. After the Maliki, Shafi’i and Hanbali schools, the time when the red thread has disappeared from the sky begins. These times can be approximated using the Sun as a measure. When the sun is 12 degrees below the horizon, this is roughly equivalent to the disappearance of red from the sky. To estimate when total darkness begins, some astronomers argue that this occurs when the sun is 15 degrees below the horizon, while others use the safer measure of 18 degrees.

Time ends: At the beginning of dawn when the time for Fajr prayer begins. However, it is frowned upon to postpone prayer beyond the first third of the night without a valid reason, and “night” in Islamic law means the time between the end of Maghrib prayer and the start of Fajr prayer. According to one opinion in the Maliki school, it is forbidden to postpone prayer beyond the first half of the night, and not just the first third.[4]

Shia Muslims[edit]

The period of time within which Isha prayer must be recited is as follows:

Time begins: once Maghrib (Evening Prayer) has been recited and completed. [2]

Time ends: at midnight, the midpoint between Shafak and dawn.

However, it is very important to recite the prayer as soon as the time begins. Often Maghrib and Isha are offered together with a small time gap in between.

See also[edit]

Adhan (Arabic: أَذَان [ʔaˈðaːn]; also variously transcribed as athan, adhane (in French),[1] azan (in Iran and South Asia), adzan (in Southeast Asia), and ezan (in Turkish), among others.[2]) is the Islamic call to public prayer (salah) in a mosque, recited by a muezzin at prescribed times of the day.

Adhan is recited aloud from the mosque, traditionally from the minaret, five times a day most days and throughout the day during the religious holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It is the first call urging Muslims to enter the mosque for the obligatory (Fard) prayer (Salah). A second call, known as the iqamah, prompts those inside the mosque to queue for prayers to begin. The main purpose behind the multiple aloud proclamations of adhan in each mosque is to provide everyone with an easy-to-understand summary of the Islamic faith. [citation needed] In modern times loudspeakers have been installed on minarets for this purpose in Turkey at different times Ezan is voiced in five different styles; saba, uşşak, hicaz, rast, segah.[3]

Terminology[edit]

Adhān, Arabic for “announcement”, from the root ʾadhina, meaning “to hear, hear, be informed”, is transliterated differently in different cultures.[1][2]

It is commonly written as athan or adhane (in French),[1] azan in Iran and South Asia (in Persian, Dari, Pashto, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu and Punjabi), adzan in South East Asia (Indonesian and Malaysian). , and ezan (in Turkish).[2] Muslims on the Malabar coast of India use the Persian term بانگ, banku, for the call to public prayer.[4]

Another derivation of the word adhān is ʾudhun (أُذُن), meaning “ear”.

history [edit]

Announcer[edit]

The muezzin (Arabic: مُؤَذِّن muʾaḏḏin) is the person who recites the Adhan[5]: 470 from the mosque. In modern times, this is typically done through a microphone: a recitation that is then broadcast to loudspeakers, usually mounted on the higher part of the mosque’s minarets, calling those nearby to prayer. However, in many mosques the message can also be recorded. This is because the “call to prayer” must be loud and made at least five times a day. This is usually done by playing back pre-recorded “calls to prayer” without the presence of a muezzin. This allows the mosque operator to edit or shuffle the message and adjust the volume of the message without having to hire a full-time muezzin or in the event of a muezzin’s absence. For this reason, in many Muslim countries, the sound of the call to prayer can be exactly the same from one mosque to another and from one salah hour to another, as is the case at London’s Central Mosque. On the occasion of religious holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, for example in Indonesia where the kalimah (speech) must be recited aloud throughout the day, mosque operators use this recording method to produce a repeat of the kalimah. [citation needed]

The muezzin is chosen for his ability to recite the adhan clearly, melodiously and loudly for all Muslims to hear. This is one of the most important duties in the mosque as his companions and the congregation rely on him when he calls the Muslims to pray in the congregation. [Weasel Words] The Imam leads the prayer five times a day. The first muezzin in Islam was Bilal ibn Rabah, a freed slave of Abyssinian descent.[6][7]

words [edit]

On rare occasions, the muezzin may say “Sallu fi buyutikum” (pray in your houses) or “Sallu fi rihaalikum” (pray in your houses) when it is raining heavily, when it is windy or cold. Another instance where this was said was during the COVID-19 lockdown. The phrase is usually said at the end of the adhan, or it can skip hayya ala salah and hayya alal falah; other ways have also been told.

^ The same Adhan is used by Ahmadiyya Muslims. ^ [15] Followers of the Traditional 4x. Followers of the Maliki madhhab also repeat this line four times. ^ Followers of the Maliki madhhab say this line twice and repeat the following two lines before the line four times, as in Sahih Muslim, book 4, chap. 2, No. 0740.

Religious beliefs[edit]

Sunni [edit]

The Sunni Adhan

Sunnis state that the Adhan was not written or said by the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, but by one of his Sahabah (his Companions). Abdullah ibn Zayd, a Sahabi of Muhammad, had a vision in his dream in which the call to prayer from God was revealed to him. He later told this to his companions. Meanwhile, this news reached Muhammad, who confirmed it. Because of his stunning voice, Muhammad chose a freed Habeshan slave named Bilal ibn Rabah al-Habashi to make the call to prayer. Muhammad preferred the reputation better than using bells (as used by the Christians) and horns (as used by the Jews).[10][11][16]

There is one adhan during Friday prayer (Salat al-Jumu’ah), but some Sunni Muslims increase it to two adhans; The first is to call people to the mosque, the second is said before the imam starts the khutbah (sermon). Just before the prayers begin, someone among the worshipers recites the iqama as in all prayers. The basis for this is that in the time of Caliph Uthman, Caliph Uthman ordered to make two adhans, the first one should be made in the market to inform the people that Friday prayers would start soon and the second adhan be the regular one held in the mosque. Not all Sunnis prefer two adhans as the need to warn people of the approaching prayer time is no longer essential now that the prayer times are known.

Shia [ edit ]

External Video Recitation of the Shia Adhan

Shia sources state that according to God’s command, Muhammad ordered the adhan to call Muslims to prayer. Shi’a Islam teaches that no one else contributed to or was authorized to compose the adhan.[10][11][12]

Shia sources also report that Bilal ibn Rabah al-Habashi was actually the first person to publicly recite the Adhan aloud in front of the Muslim community.

The fundamental tenet lā ʾilāha ʾillā llāh, together with belief in it, is the cornerstone of Islam. It declares that “there is no god but God”. This is the profession of Tawhid or the “Doctrine of Oneness [of God]”.

The expression Muḥammadun rasūlu -llāh satisfies the requirement that there should be someone who leads in the name of God, implying that Muhammad is God’s Messenger. This is the acceptance of Prophethood or Nabuwat from Muhammad.

Muhammad declared Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor in Ghadir Khumm, which was necessary for his leadership to continue. According to the Hadith of the Pool of Khumm, Muhammad stated that “whoever I am the authority of, Ali is his authority”. Therefore, it is recommended to recite the phrase ʿalīyun walī -llāh (“Ali is His [God’s] authority”).

In one of the qiblah of Ma’ad al-Mustansir Billah (1035–1094) from the Fatemi era masjid of Qahira (mosque of Ibn Tulun) engraved his name and kalimat ash-shahādah as lā ʾilāha ʾillā -llāh, muḥammadun rasūlu -llāh , ʿAlīyun walīyu -llāh (ََ إِلّ ٱ ٱ رَسُو ٱ ٱ ٱ… عَلِيٌّ ٱلّٰ ٱلّٰ örter ّٰ ٱ ٱ ٱ ٱ ٱ ٱ ٱ ٱ ٱ ٱ More.

Adhan reminds Muslims of these three Islamic teachings Tawhid, Nabuwat and Imamate before each prayer. These three emphasize devotion to God, Muhammad and Imam, who are considered so interconnected that they cannot be considered separate; one thing leads to another and ultimately to God.

The term is optional for some Shias, as reasoned above. They believe that Alis Walayah (“Divine Authority”) is self-evident, an attestation and does not need to be declared. However, the greatness of God is also taken for granted, but Muslims still declare to Allāhu ʾakbar to make their faith known. This is the reason given by most Shia for reciting the phrase regarding Ali.

Dua (Please) [ edit ]

Sunni [edit]

While he listens to the Adhan, Sunni Muslims repeat the same words in silence, unless the Adhan recitimtor (muezzin) says: “[17] You say quietly:” َحَوْ وَ إِ إِ إِ إِ إِ إِ ḥ OWWATA ʾillā bi- llāh i ) (there is no strength or power except from God).[18]

Immediately after the adhan, Sunni Muslims recite the following dua (request):

1. A testimony:

وَأَنَا أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ رَضِيتُ بِٱللَّٰهِ رَبًّا وَمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولًا وَبِٱلْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا wa-ʾanā ʾašhadu ʾan lā ʾilāha ʾillā llāhu waḥdahu lā šarīka lahu wa-ʾanna muḥammadan ʿabduhu wa-rasūluhu, raḍītu bi-llāhi rabban wa -bi-muḥammadin rasūlan wa-bi-lʾislāmi dīnā n

“I testify that there is no god but God alone without a partner and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger, and the chosen messenger of the Lord God is Muhammad and Islam is his religion.”[19]

2. An invocation of blessings to Muhammad:

ٱللَّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ ٱللَّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ ʾallāhumma ṣalli ʿalā muḥammadin wa-ʿalā ʾāli muḥammadin, kamā ṣallayta ʿalā ʾibrāhīma wa- ‘alā ‘āli ‘ibrāhīma, ‘innaka ḥamīdun majīd. ‘allāhumma bārik ‘alā muḥammadin wa-‘alā ‘alā muḥammadin, kamā bārakta ‘alā ‘ibrāhīma wa-‘alā ‘āli ‘ibrāhīma ‘innaka ḥamīdun majīd un

“O Allah, sanctify Muhammad and the descendants of Muhammad as you sanctified Ibrahim and the descendants of Ibrahim. Verily You are praised and glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the descendants of Muhammad as you blessed Ibrahim and the descendants of Ibrahim. Verily You are praised and glorified.”[20]

3. Muhammad’s name is requested:

ٱ ٱ ٱ ٱ ٱ ٱلتَّ وَٱ ° ٱ ٱ ٱ ٱ مُحَمَّدً مُحَمَّدً ٱ وَٱocket وَٱ مَقَ مَقَ مَقَ مَقَ مَقَ مَقَ مَحْمُودً وَعَدْتَهُ ʾAllāhumma Haḍihi d-t-ttāmmah waṣalāti l-Qaʾimati al-maḥmūdan al-laḍī waʿadtah ū

“O Allah! Lord of this perfect calling and established prayer, grant Muhammad the right of intercession and exaltation and awaken him to the best and to the glorified position Thou promised him.”[19]

4. Dua are then made God directly, between the Adhan and the Iqamaah.

According to Abu Dawud, Muhammad said: “Repeat the words of the Mu’azzin and when you have finished, ask God what you want and you will get it.”[21]

Shia [ edit ]

While listening to the Adhan, Shia Muslims silently repeat the same words except when the Adhan Reciter (Muezzin) says: “ʾašhadu ʾanna Muḥammadan rasūlu -llāh i) they silently say:

وَأَنَا أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ ٱللَّٰهِ (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ) أَكْتَفِي بِهَا عَمَّنْ أَبَىٰ وَجَحَدَ وَأُعِينُ بِهَا مَنْ أَقَرَّ وَشَهِدَ wa-ʾanā ʾašhadu ʾan lā ʾilāha ʾillā -llāhu wa-ʾašhadu ʾanna muḥammadan rasūlu -llāhi (ṣallā – llāhu ʿalayhi wa-ʾālihi wa-sallama) ʾaktafī bihā ʿamman ʾabā wa-jaḥada wa-ʾuʿīnu bihā man ʾaqarra wa-šahid a

“And I [also] testify that there is no deity but God, I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of God, and I thereby suffice (the testimonies) against anyone who refuses and fights against (the testimonies), and I mean one who consents and testifies.”[22]

Whenever Muhammad’s name is mentioned in the adhan or iqama, Shia Muslims recite salawat,[23] a form of blessing, peace be upon him, specifically for Muhammad. This salawat is usually recited as Ether ṣallā -llāhu ʿAlayhī Waʾālihī Wa-Sallam a (صَلَّى ٱلَّٰهُ وَسَلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ), ṣallā -llāhu ʿAlayhī waʾālih ī (وَآٱ عَٱ ʾAlli ṣAlli ṣAlli ṣAlli ṣalli ṣAlli ṣAlli ṣAlli ṣAlli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣalli ṣ ṣalli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣalli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣalli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣalli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣalli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣAlli ṣ ṣalli ṣAalli ṣ ṣalli ṣAlli ṣ ṣalli ṣAlli ṣ ṣalli. in (ٱللَّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ).

Immediately after the adhan, Shia Muslims sit and recite the following dua (supplication):

ٱللَّٰهُمَّ ٱجْعَلْ قَلْبِي بَارًّا وَرِزْقِي دَارًّا وَٱجْعَلْ لِي عِنْدَ قَبْرِ نَبِيِّكَ (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ) قَرَارًا وَمُسْتَقَرًّا ʾallāhumma -jʿal qalbī bārran wa-rizqī dārran wa-jʿal lī ʿinda qabri nabīyika (ṣallā -llāhu ʿalayhi waʾ-ālihi wa-sallama) qarāran wa -mustaqarrā n

“O Allah! Make my heart righteous, my livelihood steady and my food uninterrupted and give me dwelling place and rest in the presence of Your Prophet (God bless him and his descendants and give him peace).”[22]

form [edit]

The call to prayer is spoken after entering prayer time. The muezzin usually stands during the call to prayer.[24] It is customary for the muezzin to put his hands to his ears when reciting the adhan. Each phrase is followed by a longer pause and is repeated one or more times according to established rules. During the first statement each phrase is limited in the tonal range, less melismatic and shorter. When repeated, the phrase is longer, embellished with melismas, and can span over an octave. The form of the adhan is marked by contrast and contains twelve melodic passages moving from one tonal center to another of a maqam spaced fourth or fifth. Various geographic regions in the Middle East traditionally perform the Adhan, notably Maqamat: Medina, Saudi Arabia uses Maqam Bayati while Mecca uses Maqam Hijaz. The pace is mostly slow; it can be faster and with less melismas for sunset prayer. At festivals it can be performed antiphonally as a duet.[25]

Modern legal status[ edit ]

Bangladesh[ edit ]

In 2016, opposition leader Khaleda Zia claimed the government was preventing adhans from being broadcast over loudspeakers, with government officials citing security concerns for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Israel [edit]

In 2016, the Israeli Committee of Ministers approved a bill limiting the volume of use of public address systems for calls to prayer, particularly outdoor speakers for Adhaan, citing this as a noise pollution factor.[27][28][29] The bill was approved by the Knesset -Far-right Zionist Jewish Home party member Motti Yogev and right-wing Yisrael Beiteinu’s Robert Ilatov.[28] The ban is said to affect three mosques in the village of Abu Dis in East Jerusalem, preventing them from broadcasting morning prayers (Fajr).[30] The bill was backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said: “I can’t count the times – there are just too many – that citizens from all walks of life in Israel, from all religions, have come forward with complaints about the noise being made and the… the suffering caused by the excessive noise reaching them from the public address systems in the places of worship.”[29] The Israel Democracy Institute, a non-partisan think tank, has expressed concern that it is specifically repressing the rights of Muslims and restricting their freedom of the religion.[29][30]

Turkey [ edit ]

As a continuation of the reforms brought about by the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, the Turkish government of the time, encouraged by Atatürk, introduced secularism to Turkey. The program included the implementation of a Turkish adhan program as part of its objectives, as opposed to the traditional Arabic call to prayer.[31] After these debates concluded, on February 1, 1932, the adhan was sung in Turkish and the practice continued for a period of 18 years. There was some opposition to the Turkish language adhan and protests grew. To quell these protests, a new law was enacted in 1941 whereby people who chanted the Adhan in Arabic could be imprisoned for up to 3 months and fined up to 300 Turkish Lira.

On June 17, 1950, a new government led by Adnan Menderes restored Arabic as the liturgical language.[32]

Sweden[ edit ]

In 2013, the Fittja Mosque in Botkyrka, south of Stockholm, was the first mosque to receive permission for a weekly public call to Friday prayers, provided that the volume did not exceed 60 dB.[33] In Karlskrona (Blekinge province, southern Sweden), the Islamic Association built a minaret in 2017 and has been holding weekly calls to prayer since then.[34][35] The makeshift mosque in Växjö applied for a similar permit in February 2018,[36] sparking national debate about the practice.[37][38][39] A one-year permit was granted by the Swedish Police Board in May of the same year.[40][41]

Kuwait and UAE[ edit ]

During the 2019-2020 coronavirus outbreak and resulting virus pandemic, some cities in Kuwait changed their adhan from the usual hayya ‘ala as-salah meaning “come to prayer” to as-salatu fi buyutikum meaning “pray in” means your houses” or ala sallu fi rihalikum, which means “pray where you are”.[42]

Other Muslim countries (notably Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Indonesia) have also made this change because Muslims are banned from praying in mosques during the pandemic as a preventive measure to halt the outbreak’s chain. The basis for the authority to change a sentence in the adhan was justified by the instructions of Prophet Muhammad when he called for the adhan under adverse conditions.[43]

Tajikistan[ edit ]

The use of loudspeakers to broadcast the Adhan was banned in 2009 by Law No. 489 of 26 March 2009 on Freedom of Conscience and Religious Communities.[44]

In other countries, there is no written law prohibiting the dissemination of the call to prayer in mosques and prayer halls.

In popular culture[edit]

On TV[edit]

In some Muslim-majority countries, television stations usually broadcast the adhan at prayer times, similar to radio stations. In Indonesia and Malaysia, it is mandatory for all TV channels to broadcast the adhan at Fajr and Magrib prayers except for non-Muslim religious channels. Islamic religious broadcasters often broadcast the adhan at all five times of prayer.

The adhan are usually broadcast with a visual cinematic showing mosques and worshipers attending the prayer. Some television channels in both Malaysia and Indonesia often adopt a more artistic or cultural approach to cinema involving multiple actors and religiously oriented storylines.[45]

The 1991-1994 recording of the Masjid al-Haram muezzin, Sheikh Ali Ahmed Mulla is best known for its use on various TV and radio stations.

Turkish national anthem[edit]

The adhan is mentioned in the eighth verse of İstiklâl Marşı, the Turkish national anthem:

The only wish of my soul, O glorious God, is from You,

No heathen would ever lay hands on the bosom of my temple!

These Adhans, the testimonies of which are the basis of religion,

Shall resound far and wide over my eternal home.

“The Gunman” [edit]

The Adhan appears in The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace composed by Karl Jenkins.

See also[edit]

Barechu – Jewish call to prayer

Church bells – Christian call to prayer

dhikr

tashahhud

References[edit]

https://sunnah.com/abudawud:1062

https://sunnah.com/mishkat:1055