Adhan: The Meaning of Muslim Call for Prayer
You might have heard the adhan when you lived or traveled in an Islamic country. But never really knew what that was all about. Never really understood the meaning of the "call" that you used to hear five times a day coming out of loud speaker of a nearby mosque. Well, now is an opportunity for you to know…
Allahu Akhbar, Allahu Akhbar
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest
Ashhadu anla ilaha illal laa (2 times)
I testify, there is no God but Allah
Ashadu anna Muhammadur rasulullah (2 times)
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
Haia alas salaah (2 times)
Come to prayer
Haia alal falah (2 times)
Come for success
As salatus khairum minan naum*
Prayer is better than sleep*
Allahu Akhbar, Allahu Akhbar
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest
La ilaha illal laa
There is no God but Allah
*Is added to the call at the early Morning Prayer call only.
When this call for prayer is heard, all the practicing Muslims either head toward the mosque to offer their prayer in congregation, or just offer it alone or in a group at home or where ever they are.
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