"When the Muslims arrived in Al-Madinah they used to gather and try to figure out the time for prayer, and no one gave the call to prayer. One day they spoke about that; some of them said: 'Let us use a bell like the Christians do;' others said, 'No, a horn like the Jews have.' 'Umar, may ,Allah be pleased with him, said: 'Why don't you send a man to announce the time of prayer?' The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) said: 'O Bilal, get up and give the call to prayer.'"
Narrated by Nafi' narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Umar used to say:
Context
This narration highlights the early practices of the Muslim community in Medina regarding the call to prayer. It illustrates the need for a clear method to announce prayer times, leading to the establishment of the Adhan. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) directed Bilal to call the prayer, showcasing the importance of community organization in religious practices.
Modern Application
In modern contexts, this hadith can remind communities of the significance of organized practices in religious life. Establishing clear communication methods, such as prayer calls, can enhance community engagement and spiritual awareness.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it discusses the establishment of the Adhan as a means to organize communal prayer.
Say, "Call upon Allah or call upon the Most Merciful. Whichever [name] you call - to Him belong the best names." And do not recite [too] loudly in your prayer or [too] quietly but seek between that an [intermediate] way.
This hadith is #628 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of the Adhan (The Call to Prayer). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Nafi' narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Umar used to say:.
