Athan (Call to Prayer)
The Islamic call to prayer that is recited at the prescribed prayer times
The Athan is the Islamic call to prayer, recited by the muezzin at prescribed times of the day.
"When you hear the call to prayer, repeat what the muezzin says."
Words of the Athan
The Complete Athan
| Arabic | Transliteration | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| الله أكبر الله أكبر | Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar | Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest |
| الله أكبر الله أكبر | Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar | Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest |
| أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله | Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Allah | I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah |
| أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله | Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Allah | I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah |
| أشهد أن محمداً رسول الله | Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasul Allah | I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah |
| أشهد أن محمداً رسول الله | Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasul Allah | I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah |
| حي على الصلاة | Hayya 'ala-s-salah | Come to prayer |
| حي على الصلاة | Hayya 'ala-s-salah | Come to prayer |
| حي على الفلاح | Hayya 'ala-l-falah | Come to success |
| حي على الفلاح | Hayya 'ala-l-falah | Come to success |
| الله أكبر الله أكبر | Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar | Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest |
| لا إله إلا الله | La ilaha illa Allah | There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah |
Listen to the Athan
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Standard Athan
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Significance of the Athan
Purpose and Importance
Time Notification
Informs Muslims that the time for prayer has begun and calls them to fulfill their religious obligation.
Community Gathering
Calls Muslims to gather for congregational prayer, strengthening community bonds.
Public Declaration
A public declaration of the core beliefs of Islam, proclaiming the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad.
Spiritual Reminder
Serves as a spiritual reminder throughout the day, helping Muslims maintain God-consciousness.
Responding to the Athan
What to Say When You Hear the Athan
When you hear the Athan, it is recommended to repeat each phrase after the muezzin, except when he says "Hayya 'ala-s-salah" and "Hayya 'ala-l-falah." Instead of repeating these phrases, you should say "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" (There is no power and no strength except with Allah).
After the Athan is complete, it is recommended to recite the following supplication:
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلاَةِ الْقَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَحْمُودًا الَّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ
Allahumma Rabba hadhihi-d-da'wati-t-tammah, wa-s-salati-l-qa'imah, ati Muhammadan al-wasilata wa-l-fadilah, wa-b'ath-hu maqaman mahmudan alladhi wa'adtah
Translation: "O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer, grant Muhammad the intercession and favor, and raise him to the honored station You have promised him."
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TODAY'S PRAYER TIMES
Muscat, Oman
14 Apr 2025IBADI PRAYER NOTES
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Hand Position
Hands kept straight down at sides, not folded
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Takbir
No raising of hands during takbir
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Recitation
Bismillah recited aloud before Surah Al-Fatiha