Q&A for How to Call the Adhan

The azan is usually called by a designated person, called the "mu'adhdhin." However, if you're praying alone, you call the azan yourself.

Calling the adhan is typically performed by men, even when a woman is praying alone.

The first call is to congregate the community for prayer, and the second call, or "iqama," is said just before prayer to ensure that everyone is present and ready to pray.

I understand that it can be quite daunting to perform the adhan. However, you shouldn't be afraid or ashamed to do so. Imagine that everyone isn't there; chances are they'll be behind you, so just look forward. In some cases, you'll be in a different room to give the adhan, which may be a bit reassuring, but don't be nervous when doing the adhan. Be loud and clear, and don't rush. Take a big breath before doing it, and take pauses after each line.

Yes it is! The first thing that a newborn baby hears is the azhan.

Yes. As soon as you hear Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest), then know that praying to Allah is greater than what you are doing now.

Adhan times are written somewhere on a wall in most mosques. If you are in the mosque, you will know when you hear it.

No, it should be recited loud, while standing. In the days of our prophet no one sat and recited the Adhan, so we should not sit. It is only okay to sit if you cannot stand.

The Adhan is recited by all Muslims five times a day with slight changes based on which time they are praying. These times are predetermined by our lunar cycle and should be done on time.

Five prayers a day. The times change based on location due to the fact that the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle.

Because they are in different sects or schools in islam and are taught different things from their ancestors.

No, it is not necessary. In the cases where other people are not comfortable with iqama though, the moazzzin can perform iqama.

No. The imam must be the one who has memorized the most Qur'an, and who is the most knowledgeable and trustworthy.

Yes, she is allowed to perform the adhan as long as there are no men around who will be able to hear her, and she is in a congregation of women.

Yes, you are able to do this, but performing the iqamah is sufficient. If you have already heard the call to prayer, you don't need to repeat it.

The du'a (Allahuma raba haadi hidh`awati....) is prayed after the adhan. Also, it's recommended to make du'a in the time period between the adhan and the iqamah.

Yes, there is nothing that explicitly forbids the mu'addhin from being the imam as well.

It is not "wa ash hadu", but rather "ash hadu", as the two have different meanings.

When you are communicating with God, language doesn't matter. Therefore, it is fine to pray in any language.

If you are sure that it's the time, there's no need to wait. Actually, it's best to say the prayers at azaan time or shortly after it.

As it is the Muslim call to prayer, no, they cannot perform the Adhan and if they do, it will be null because being a Muslim is one condition of performing the Adhan.

You will be rewarded for fasting and rewarded for performing the Adhan, but I do not think there is a specific reward for both fasting and performing the Adhan.

Yes, it is necessary. Though it is slightly different from the normal adhan, given the other 4 times when Muslims go to pray.

One of the best ways to gain knowledge from Allah is through the holy Qura'an. And if you do not understand Arabic, it is best to read the Qura'an through a recognized translation.

These are the names of five prayers in their chronological order starting from the one in the morning, as follows: Fajar, Zuhr, Asr, Magrib and Isha.

The athan is made in a masjid (usually) and it's purpose is to call people to prayer. If you hear the athan or know it's time for prayer you just pray, or if you have family members you can just remind them to pray. You don't make athan.

No. The Athan is the call to prayer (salah). However, the Athan does contain dhikr, meaning phrases that praise God.

It is mainly because of tradition. Most religions depend heavily on tradition and there would probably be an outcry if a woman were to call the adhan.

Females are not allowed to call Adhan or Iqama in any situation. It's forbidden.

You can do it anywhere but not at any time. You have to call it only at the time of prayer, unless you are reciting it for any other purpose like in a newborn's ear.