❖ Specific Addition in the Fajr Adhan
Sayyiduna Abu Mahdhurah رضي الله عنه narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught him the words of Adhan and said:
“In the Adhan for Fajr, after 'حَيَّ عَلَى الْفَلَاح', say twice:
‘الصَّلَاةُ خَيْرٌ مِّنَ النَّوْمِ’ (Prayer is better than sleep).”
(Abu Dawud, Al-Adhan, Chapter: Adhan During Travel, Hadith 500; Nasai: 636 – Authenticated by Ibn Khuzaymah, Ibn Hibban, and Imam Nawawi)
Sayyiduna Anas رضي الله عنه also stated:
“It is Sunnah to say twice in the morning Adhan: ‘الصَّلَاةُ خَيْرٌ مِّنَ النَّوْمِ’ after 'حَيَّ عَلَى الْفَلَاح'.”
(Ibn Khuzaymah, Hadith 683; Al-Sunan al-Kubra lil-Bayhaqi 1/324 – authenticated by Ibn Khuzaymah)
Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn ‘Umar رضي الله عنهما said:
“In the first Adhan of Fajr, say ‘الصَّلَاةُ خَيْرٌ مِّنَ النَّوْمِ’ twice.”
(Al-Sunan al-Kubra lil-Bayhaqi 1/324 – graded Hasan by Ibn Hajar)
✔ These words are exclusive to the Fajr Adhan and must not be added in other Adhans.
❖ Variation in the Number of Adhan Phrases
In Sahih Muslim, the Adhan begins with "Allahu Akbar" twice, while in Abu Dawud, it begins four times.
The Prophet ﷺ taught both the double and repeated forms of Adhan and Iqamah. However, some restrict repetition only to Iqamah, which is inconsistent with the Sunnah.
✔ Both styles are Sunnah.
✔ True adherence to the Sunnah requires freeing oneself from rigid, blind following of legal schools.
✔ Scholars should present all authentic opinions with evidence.
❖ Addition in the Adhan During Rain
Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Abbas رضي الله عنهما instructed his Mu’adhin on a rainy day:
“Instead of ‘حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلَاةِ’, say:
‘الصَّلَاةُ فِي الرِّحَال’ (Pray in your homes) or
‘صَلُّوا فِي بُيُوتِكُمْ’.”
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ did the same and said:
“Though Jumu‘ah is obligatory, I dislike that you walk through mud and slush.”
(Bukhari, Al-Adhan, Chapter: Should the Imam Pray with Those Present? Hadith 668; Muslim, Salat al-Musafirin, Chapter: Prayer in Homes During Rain, Hadith 699)
✔ Saying ‘الصَّلَاةُ فِي الرِّحَالِ’ or ‘الصَّلَاةُ خَيْرٌ مِّنَ النَّوْمِ’ is part of prophetic Sunnah and not an innovation.
❖ Invented Additions at the Start or End of Adhan
Adding any words at the beginning or end of the Adhan that are not proven from the Prophet ﷺ is prohibited.
Example:
Mujahid رحمه الله said:
“I was with Abdullah ibn ‘Umar رضي الله عنهما. A man said during the Dhuhr or ‘Asr Adhan:
‘الصَّلَاةُ خَيْرٌ مِّنَ النَّوْمِ’.
Ibn ‘Umar said: ‘Take me away from here. Indeed, this is an innovation.’”
(Abu Dawud, Al-Salah, Chapter: Regarding Repeating Phrases in the Adhan, Hadith 535)
❖ Responding to the Adhan
Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab رضي الله عنه reported:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“When the Mu’adhin says:
‘ﷲُ أَكْبَرُ’ — say the same.
‘أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ’ — say the same.
‘أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللّٰهِ’ — say the same.
‘حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلَاةِ’ — respond with:
‘لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللّٰهِ’.
‘حَيَّ عَلَى الْفَلَاحِ’ — same response.
Repeat the rest as said.
Whoever sincerely responds to the Adhan will enter Paradise.”
(Muslim, Al-Salah, Chapter: Repeating the Words of the Mu’adhin, Hadith 583)
✔ The correct response to 'الصَّلَاةُ خَيْرٌ مِّنَ النَّوْمِ' is to repeat it as is.
✘ Saying ‘صَدَقْتَ وَبَرَرْتَ’ is unauthentic (Ibn Hajar رحمه الله).
✘ The phrase ‘أَقَامَهَا اللّٰهُ وَأَدَامَهَا’ is from a weak narration (as declared by Imam Nawawi and Ibn Hajar).
❖ Masnoon Duas After the Adhan
1. Sending Salawat Upon the Prophet ﷺ
Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibn Al-‘As رضي الله عنهما narrated:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“When you hear the Mu’adhin, respond to him, then send Salawat upon me. Whoever sends one Salawat upon me, Allah sends ten mercies upon him.”
(Muslim, Al-Salah, Hadith 384)
Recommended Salawat:
اللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ،
اللّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
(Bukhari: Hadith 7033; Muslim: Hadith 614)
2. Du‘a for Renewing Faith
Sayyiduna Sa‘d ibn Abi Waqqas رضي الله عنه narrated:
“Whoever hears the Adhan and says:
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ، رَضِيتُ بِاللّٰهِ رَبًّا، وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولًا، وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا —
his sins will be forgiven.”
(Muslim, Al-Salah, Hadith 683)
3. Du‘a for Intercession (Shafa‘ah)
Sayyiduna Jabir رضي الله عنه narrated:
“Whoever says this du‘a after responding to the Adhan will receive my intercession on the Day of Judgement:
اللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ هٰذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَحْمُودًا الَّذِي وَعَدتَّهُ”
(Bukhari, Al-Adhan, Chapter: Du‘a During the Call to Prayer, Hadith 614)
❖ What Is "Wasilah"?
The Prophet ﷺ explained:
“Wasilah is a rank in Paradise which is reserved for only one servant of Allah, and I hope to be that one.
Whoever asks Allah to grant me Wasilah, my intercession becomes obligatory for him.”
(Muslim, Al-Salah, Hadith 384)
✔ Wasilah refers to a high and exclusive station in Jannah.
