Adhan: The Call to Prayer

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Adhan The Call to Prayer

• Qari Imran Khan
• Dr. Abdulazeez Abdurraheem

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Objectives

• There are three objectives of this workshop
• To introduce people the importance of Adhan
• To explain the meanings and implications of the
  words of Adhan and
• Teach people how to deliver it.

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What is Adhan?
Invitation
Creator
Man
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The Door of Ibadah(worship)
What happens when the Azan is called?
Adhan
Salah
Masjid
Huqooqullah
Huqooqul-'Ibaad
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History
Muhammad S.A.W. migrates to Madinah. And builds a
masjid.
Concerned how to invite people for Salah
Different proposals came, he was not satisfied,
finally....
Abdullah bin Zaid dreams about Adhan.
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History cont'd
Abdullah bin Zaid narrates his dream to Muhammad
S.A.W about Adhan
Muhammad S.A.W. ordered Bilal RA to make Adhan!
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History cont'd
After the first Adhan call, it started to spread
to all parts of the Muslim world, and now 5
different Adhans echoes across the Muslim world
in 5 different time zones Allahu Akbar Allahu
Akbar Walillahil Hamd!!
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Why should it be beautiful?

• Allah has made our ears a source of either
  attraction or repulsion of what we hear.
• We love to hear soothing, relaxing, and beautiful
  tones. This is the law that Allah has created us
  with, if there is a displeasing sound that is
  heard in our ear, we will suddenly try to avoid
  listening to it or if we have to listen to it
  whether we like it or not, it will not go beyond
  the ears.
• The reason behind Adhan as has been stated
  earlier is to invite the Muslims towards
  worshipping Allah S.W.T.
• If the Adhan is beautiful, the person who rarely
  goes to the masjid will try to run towards it
  seeking the beauty of Adhan thereby getting an
  opportunity to get closer to other acts of Ibadah
  Inshallah.

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Rules for the Muadhin

• Preferable to have Wudhu (not compulsory)
• Face towards Qiblah
• Turn the face towards right while saying Hayya
  alas-Salaah and left while saying Hayya
  alal-falaah.
• To say the words at slow intervals.
• To say it with loud voice even if you are alone

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Consequences/Result of an improper Adhaan
What consequences does an improper Adhan have on
a Muslim? It sends out wrong messages to the
Muslim, making him feel uncomfortable and
embarrassing while he is in the company of his
non muslim friends. It doesnt create a spiritual
motivation to come and pray. Does not create a
sense of guilt if he does not want to
come. Creates an awkward/backward impression in
the mind of the modern educated muslim youth. It
takes them away from Islam!
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Why no enthusiasm among the educated youth?

• Role models missing (no professors, engineers, or
  doctors giving Adhan!!!)
• Home Work All of us should give Adhan in our
  masajid backhome, here, in offices, and
  everywhere. You may inspire many!
• Do not wait, ask for it!
• Spread workshops on Adhan

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Numerous Benefits of good Adhan for Muslims

• Enthusiastic to go to the masjid
• Iman is increased to a high level.
• Youth and the modern generation find satisfaction
  in Adhan and stay away from music. Its great
  alternative!!!
• Great inspiration to listen to the Adhan from
  beginning to the end thereby makes them come to
  the masjid early enough to catch the start.
• Something to keep humming, and hymning during
  other times and keep getting reward at the same
  time for praising the name of Allah S.W.T.

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Numerous Benefits of good Adhan for Muslims
contd..

• All of us study to get an excellent education
  that will get us excellent job Inshallah..
• We spend hours, days, weeks, months, even years
  to decorate our life by gaining excellent
  education.
• Everything in life has importance hence we invest
  time and effort to decorate it and make it better
  and beautiful, why not then Adhan???
• Excellent Adhan penetrates the hearts by which
  Muslim can have more interest in their prayers.
• One of the best characteristic of a Mumin is
  that their hearts are attached to the masjid.

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Numerous Benefits of good Adhan for Non-Muslims

• It is a source of Dawah.
• First impression about Islam Muslims. First
  impression is the best impression.
• Just imagine if a very beautiful Adhan is heard,
  they will not just appreciate it but slowly feel
  inclined towards it.
• Removes misconception about Muslims if any in the
  mind and attracts them to Islam.
• Open automatic Dawah to all!!!

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Feedback from Muslims

• Reminds you of Makkah/Madinah.
• Sometimes it brings back golden memories and
  brings tears to the eyes.
• It has touched many peoples hearts across the
  world.
• Who does not want to respond to this beautiful
  invitation?
• People have come closer to Islam by beautiful
  Adhan.

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Feedback from non-Muslims

• Beautiful call to prayer (Halifax, Canada)
• A very lovely way to invite Muslims to their
  Church (Halifax, Canada)
• Your call to prayer brings in extra energy(
  Toronto, Canada)
• What is the name of the band? How many members
  are in there? Only 1 person!, wow, truly
  inspiring voice, God gifted talent, you have
  touched me with the call to prayer of Islam".
  (Wonderland Manager, Toronto, Canada).

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Session II Types of Adhan

• Most Common types

Short
Hijazi
Medium
Shami
Long
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Names of Famous Muazzin

• Shaikh Ali Mulla (Makkah)
• Shaikh Esam Bukhari (Madinah knows 70 styles)
• Hussain Rajab(Makkah)
• Abdul Baset Abdus Samad
• Ahmad Al-Imadee(Qatar)
• Mustafa Ghalwesh(Egypt)
• Abdul Fattah Shashaee(Egypt) and many others.

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Adhan How to deliver?
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Before you start Adhan

• Keep your stomach empty!
• Dont use Nasal sounds
• Drink some water
• Dont clear your throat excessively it may lead
  to damage
• Dont strain yourself

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Use of Proper System / Basic Requirements
Reverb
Delay/Echo
Voice Level
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Tips for a Muazzin
Standing style
Breathing style
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Improving Your Voice
Technique, aaaa, eeee, oooo.
Dedication, consistency .
Practice!! Practice!! And most important never
get discouraged, takes time and effort!
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Common Tajweed Mistakes in Adhan

• Allahuakbarullahu Akbar
• Ashadu Al-la-ilaaha illallah
• Ashadu Anna Muhammadar-rasoolullah
• Hayya

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Maqaamaat (voice levels)
Controlling Voice (high low) - Volume Feelings
change according to volume and level!!! Controllin
g Voice (changing pitch levels)