Can a Mosque Have Two Mu'adhins?

Hadith on Having Multiple Mu'adhins​

Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar (رضي الله عنهما):
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had two Mu'adhins: Bilal (رضي الله عنه) and the blind Abdullah bin Umm Maktum (رضي الله عنه)."

(Reported by Muslim: 380)

Key Lessons from the Hadith​

➊ It Is Permissible to Appoint More Than One Mu'adhin in a Mosque​

• The Prophet (ﷺ) had two Mu'adhins, which proves that a mosque can have more than one designated caller to prayer (Mu'adhin).
• Distributing the responsibility of Adhan between multiple Mu'adhins is permissible.

➋ Islam Does Not Differentiate Based on Race, Ethnicity, or Disability in Choosing a Mu'adhin​

• The only criteria for a Mu'adhin are:
  • A good, clear voice
  • A strong, melodious tone
  • Being a practicing Muslim
• Bilal (رضي الله عنه) was from Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and became the first Mu'adhin of Islam.
• Abdullah bin Umm Maktum (رضي الله عنه) was blind, yet he was also given the honor of being a Mu'adhin and an Imam.

➌ Mu'adhins in the Time of the Prophet (ﷺ) Were Volunteers for the Sake of Allah​

• During the Prophet's time, Mu'adhins were not paid salaries; they did it voluntarily for the sake of Allah.
• However, later scholars allowed Mu'adhins to receive compensation because in modern times, a full-time Mu'adhin dedicates himself entirely to mosque duties.

Conclusion: Can a Mosque Have Two Mu'adhins?​

Yes, it is completely permissible to appoint two or more Mu'adhins in a mosque.
Mu'adhins can take turns or divide the responsibility of calling Adhan.
The selection of a Mu'adhin should be based on voice clarity and devotion, not race or physical abilities.

[This content is derived from the book Diya-ul-Islam Fi Sharh al-Ilmam Bi Ahadith al-Ahkam by Sheikh Taqi al-Din Abi al-Fath, translated by Maulana Mahmood Ahmad Ghaznfar.]