Is Giving the Tarji' Adhan Permissible? The Stronger Opinion

Hadith on Tarji' Adhan​

Narrated by Abu Mahdhurah (رضي الله عنه):
The Prophet (ﷺ) taught him the Adhan, saying:

"Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar,
Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah, Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah,
Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah, Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah."

Then he repeated:
"Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah, Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah (twice),
Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah, Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah (twice),"
followed by the rest of the Adhan.

(Reported by Muslim: 379, Abu Dawood: "Chapter on How to Call Adhan")

Other references:

• Musnad Ahmad: 2/401
• Abu Dawood: 503
• An-Nasa’i: 4/2-5
• Ibn Majah: 709

What Is Tarji' Adhan?​

Tarji' Adhan means repeating the Shahadah part of the Adhan in a softer voice first, then repeating it louder the second time.
The format is:

1. First, say:
   • "Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah" (twice in a low voice)
   • "Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah" (twice in a low voice)
2. Then, repeat them louder.
3. Complete the rest of the Adhan as usual.

Key Lessons from the Hadith​

➊ Tarji' Adhan Is Permissible and the Stronger Opinion​

• Repeating the Shahadah part of the Adhan is a valid Sunnah, as taught to Abu Mahdhurah (رضي الله عنه).
• The Hadith does not mention that the Prophet (ﷺ) instructed Abu Mahdhurah to do so just for practice—he continued giving Adhan this way in Makkah even after the Prophet’s time.

➋ The Prophet (ﷺ) Taught the Correct Adhan Method​

• The Prophet (ﷺ) directly taught Abu Mahdhurah the Adhan, which proves that a scholar or leader can teach others how to give Adhan.

➌ Tarji' Adhan Contains 19 Words, and Tarji' Iqamah Contains 17 Words​

• The total words of Tarji' Adhan are 19, according to the Hadith of Abu Mahdhurah.
• Iqamah, with Tarji', has 17 words, including:
  • Two repetitions of "Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah" and "Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah."
  • "Qad Qamatis-Salah" is also repeated.

➍ Tarji' Adhan Continued After the Prophet’s Time​

• Even after the Prophet’s (ﷺ) passing, Makkah continued using Tarji' Adhan, and no opposition was recorded.
• If Tarji' were only for learning purposes, it would not have remained a continuous practice in Makkah.

Conclusion: Is Tarji' Adhan Allowed?​

Yes, Tarji' Adhan is permissible and a stronger opinion, as established in authentic Hadith.
It involves repeating the Shahadah softly first and then saying it louder.
It remained a practice in Makkah even after the Prophet’s time.

[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.]