The Call to Prayer and the Establishment of Prayer and the Reward of the Muezzins

Hadith.864 - Hafs ibn al-Bakhtari narrate from Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) : "When the Messenger of Allah (sw) was taken on the night journey (Isra'), the time for prayer arrived, and Archangel Jibril (as)…

"Archangel Jibril (as) descended with the adhan (call to prayer) upon Messenger of Allah (sw) while his head was resting in the lap of Imam Ali (as). Archangel Jibril (as) pronounced the adhan and the iqamah (second call…

"You may give the adhan (call to prayer) without being in a state of wudu (ritual purity), wearing a single garment, whether standing or sitting, and in any direction you face. However, when you perform the iqamah…

"A man may give the adhan (call to prayer) while sitting or while riding."

"There is no issue if you give the adhan (call to prayer) while riding, walking, or without wudu (ritual purity). However, do not perform the iqamah (second call to prayer) while riding or sitting, unless there is an…

Hadith.869 - The Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "The mu'adhdhin (caller to prayer) has a reward between the adhan and the iqamah equal to that of a martyr who is drenched in his blood in the way of Allah (swt), the Mighty…

Hadith.870 - Imam Ali (as) said: "The last thing my beloved (the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said to me before parting was: 'O’ Ali, when you lead the prayer, lead it considering the weakest…

"The takbir (saying 'Allahu Akbar') in the adhan must be pronounced firmly, with clear articulation of the 'ha' and 'alif'“.

'I will not call the adhan for anyone after the Messenger of Allah (sw).' Therefore, on that day, 'Hayya 'ala khayr al-'Amal' (Hasten to the best of deeds) was left out."

Hadith.873 - Al-Hasan ibn al-Sari reported from Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) that He said: "It is part of the Sunnah (tradition) for a person giving the adhan (call to prayer) to place his fingers in his ears."

"The adhan and the iqamah must be recited with firmness." In another narration, it states, "They must be delivered with a pause."

"The adhan is not sufficient for you unless you hear it yourself or understand it. Clearly articulate the 'alif' and 'ha'." Send blessings upon the Prophet and his family (as) whenever you mention him or hear someone…

Hadith.876 - Muawiya ibn Wahb asked Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) about the adhan (call to prayer). The Imam said: "Raise your voice and speak loudly when giving the adhan. When performing the iqamah (second call…

"When you stand for a mandatory prayer, give the adhan and the iqamah, and separate between the adhan and the iqamah with sitting, speaking, or tasbih (glorification of Allah (swt))." He (Ammar) asked: "What is the…

Hadith.878 - Muhammad ibn Muslim asked Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as) about a man who gives the adhan (call to prayer) while walking, while not in a state of ritual purity, or while riding an animal. The Imam said:…

"When the iqamah (second call to prayer) is pronounced, speaking becomes prohibited for the Imam and the people of the mosque, except in the case of appointing an Imam."

Hadith.880 - Imam Ali (as) said that the Messenger of Allah (sw) said: "The one who leads you in prayer should be the one who has the most knowledge of the Qur'an among you, and the one who calls the adhan (mu'adhdhin)…

Hadith.881 - The Messenger, and his family, said: "Whoever calls the adhan (call to prayer) in one of the cities of the Muslims for a year, Paradise becomes obligatory for him."

Hadith.882 - Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as) said: "For the mu'adhdhin (caller to prayer), Allah (swt) forgives him as far as his sight and voice reach into the sky. Every moist and dry thing that hears him bears…

Hadith.883 - Imam (as) said: "Whoever calls the adhan (call to prayer) for seven years with the intention of seeking Allah’s (swt) reward will come on the Day of Judgment without any sins."

Hadith.884 - It is narrated: "When the angels hear the adhan (call to prayer) from the people of the earth, they say, 'These are the voices of the nation of Muhammad (sw) declaring the oneness of Allah (swt).' They then…

"The minimum that suffices for the adhan is to begin the night with an adhan and iqamah and to begin the day with an adhan and iqamah. For the other prayers during the day, an iqamah without an adhan suffices."

"The Messenger of Allah (sw) combined the Dhuhr (noon) and 'Asr (afternoon) prayers with one adhan and two iqamah, and he combined the Maghrib (sunset) and 'Isha (night) prayers in the same setting without any particular…

Hadith.887 - It is narrated: "Whoever prays with both the adhan (call to prayer) and iqamah (second call to prayer), two rows of angels pray behind him. And whoever prays with just the iqamah without the adhan, one row…

Hadith.888 - In the narration of Abbas ibn Hilal from Abu Al-Hasan Imam al-Ridha (as) said: "Whoever gives the adhan (call to prayer) and the iqamah (second call to prayer) will have two rows of angels praying behind…

Hadith.890 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "Whoever, upon hearing the adhan for Fajr (morning prayer), says: 'O’ Allah (swt), I ask You by the coming of Your day and the departure of Your night, and by the…

"Whoever hears the mu'adhdhin (caller to prayer) say, 'I bear witness that there is no god but Allah (swt), and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah (sw),' and then, affirming and seeking reward,…

Hadith.892 - Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir (as) said to Muhammad ibn Muslim: "O’ Muhammad ibn Muslim, never neglect the remembrance of Allah (swt) in any situation. Even if you hear the caller calling the adhan while…

Hadith.893 - Zaid al-Shahham asked Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) about a man who forgot the adhan (call to prayer) and iqamah (second call to prayer) and began the prayer. The Imam said: "If he remembers before…

"Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) was asked about a man who forgot a word during the adhan (call to prayer) and remembered it after completing the adhan and iqamah (second call to prayer). The Imam said: "He should…

Hadith.895 - Muawiya ibn Wahb asked Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) about the practice of "tathwib" (additional announcements or calls made between the adhan and the iqamah). Imam (as) replied: "We do not recognize…

Hadith.896 - Imam Ali (as) used to say: "There is no issue if a boy calls the adhan (call to prayer) before reaching the age of puberty, and there is no issue if the mu'adhdhin (caller to prayer) is in a state of janabah…

"Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar (Allah (swt) is the Greatest, repeated four times). I bear witness that there is no god but Allah (swt) (twice). I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of…

Hadith.898 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said regarding the mu'adhdhins (callers to prayer): "They are the trustworthy ones”.

Hadith.899 - Imam (as) said: "Pray the Jumu'ah (Jumu’ah prayer) with the adhan of these people, for they are the most diligent in observing the time." [AL SADUQ] There should be a sitting between the adhan and iqamah,…

"In travel, the iqamah (second call to prayer) suffices without the adhan (call to prayer)."

"If you give the adhan (call to prayer) on the road or in your home, and then perform the iqamah (second call to prayer) in the mosque, it suffices."

Hadith.902 - Imam Ali (as) would sometimes give the adhan (call to prayer) while someone else would perform the iqamah (second call to prayer), and at other times, he would perform the iqamah after someone else had given…

Hadith.903 - Hisham ibn Ibrahim complained to Imam al-Ridha (as) about his illness and the fact that he had no children. The Imam advised him to raise his voice with the adhan (call to prayer) in his home. Hisham said:…

Hadith.904 - It is narrated: "Whoever hears the adhan (call to prayer) and repeats what the mu'adhdhin (caller to prayer) says will have an increase in their sustenance."

I asked: "Who is this?" They said: "This is Bilal, the muezzin (caller to prayer) of the Messenger of Allah (sw) and his family." I approached him with my writings and greeted him, saying, "Peace be upon you, O’ Shaykh."…

Hadith.906 - Bilal used to call to prayer after the morning (Fajr), and The Prophet (sw) said: "Indeed, Ibn Umm Maktum calls to prayer during the night, so if you hear his adhan, eat and drink until you hear the adhan of…

"I long to hear the voice of my father's caller to prayer with the adhan." When Bilal heard this, he began to recite the adhan. When he reached "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar," She (Sayyida Fatimah Al-Zahra {S.A})…

Hadith.908 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "There is no adhan (call to prayer), iqamah (call to commence prayer), Jumu'ah (Jumu’ah prayer), touching of the Black Stone, entry into the Kaaba, or running…

Hadith.909 - In another report, Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "A woman is not required to perform the adhan (call to prayer) or the iqamah (call to commence prayer) if She hears the adhan of her locality.…

Hadith.910 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "If a ghoul appears to you, then perform the adhan (call to prayer)."

Hadith.911 - Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad Al-Sadiq (as) said: "When a child is born, the adhan (call to prayer) should be recited in their right ear, and the iqamah (call to commence prayer) in their left ear."

Hadith.912 - Imam (as) said: "Whoever does not eat meat for forty days, their temperament may deteriorate, and if their temperament becomes poor, then recite the adhan (call to prayer) in their ear."

Hadith.913 - Imam (as) said: "The name of the Prophet (sw) used to be repeated in the adhan (call to prayer), and the first one to remove it was Ibn Arwa." It is also reported: "In Medina, when the mu'adhdhin (caller to…

Hadith.914 – Imam al-Ridha (as) was reported to have said as mentioned by al-Fadl ibn Shadhan (may Allah (swt) have mercy on him): "People were commanded to perform the adhan (call to prayer) for many reasons. Among them…