Sahih al-Bukhari #591

Call to Prayers (Adhaan)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ عَطِيَّةَ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ أُمِرَ بِلاَلٌ أَنْ يَشْفَعَ، الأَذَانَ وَأَنْ يُوتِرَ الإِقَامَةَ إِلاَّ الإِقَامَةَ‏.‏
Bilal was ordered to repeat the wording of the Adhan for prayers twice, and to pronounce the wording of the Iqama once except "Qad-qamat-is-salat".
Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

In this hadith, Bilal was instructed to repeat the Adhan (the call to prayer) twice, while the Iqama (the call to commence the prayer) was to be pronounced once, except for the phrase 'Qad-qamat-is-salat'. This highlights the importance of the Adhan in inviting the community to prayer, emphasizing its role in congregational worship.

Modern Application

In today's context, the Adhan serves as a reminder for Muslims to pause their daily activities and gather for prayer. It fosters a sense of community and discipline, encouraging individuals to prioritize their spiritual obligations amidst their busy lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it emphasizes the significance of the Adhan in the practice of communal worship.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #591 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Call to Prayers (Adhaan). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas:.

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