Adhan
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɑːˈðɑːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adhan is a noun meaning (Islam) The call to prayer, usually recited by a muezzin before each of the five obligatory daily prayers.
Meaning
(Islam) The call to prayer, usually recited by a muezzin before each of the five obligatory daily prayers.
Example Sentences
If one were to pray alone and cannot hear the adhan from a nearby mosque, then giving both the adhan and iqamah is Sunnah (recommended).
Word Forms
- adhans
- adhaan
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include azan, athan, takbir, takbeer, iqama, shahada.
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