Replying to the Azaan
Submitted by Mohammed Gilani on
Azaan is among the salient symbols of Islam. When azaan holds
such great importance in Deen, then we should show respect to
the azaan by replying to it and not being engaged in any worldly
talk at that time. The Fuqahaa have written that it is incorrect to
engage in worldly talk at the time of azaan.
1. On hearing the azaan, reply to the azaan by repeating the
words that the muazzin has called out. For example, when one hears the muazzin saying, Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar, he should reply by also saying, Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar.
2. When the muazzin says and Hayya alas salaah and hayya alal falaah, one should recite 'la hawla wa la quwwata illa billaah. However, if one repeats
the words of the muazzin by saying
َ alas hayya salaah and
َ hayya alal falaah and thereafter recites la hawla wa la quwwata illa billaah, it
will be better, as both have been mentioned in the Hadith.
3. During the Fajr azaan, when the muazzin calls out الصلاة خير من النوم reply by saying صدقت و بررت .
Reference:
- Ihyaauddeen