Mu'adhins Will Have the Longest Necks on the Day of Judgment

Hadith on the Virtue of Calling the Adhan​

Narrated by Talhah bin Yahya from his uncle:
"I was with Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan (رضي الله عنه) when a Mu'adhin came to call him for prayer. Mu'awiyah (رضي الله عنه) said:

'I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: "The Mu'adhins will have the longest necks on the Day of Judgment."'"

(Reported by Muslim – "Chapter on the Virtue of Adhan and How the Devil Flees from It")

Reference:

• Sahih Muslim

Key Lessons from the Hadith​

➊ Who Was Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan (رضي الله عنه)?​

• Mu'awiyah (رضي الله عنه) was the son of Abu Sufyan (رضي الله عنه) and a noble Companion of the Prophet (ﷺ).
• He was a scribe of the Quran (Kātib al-Wahy) and a wise ruler known for his leadership skills.

➋ A Mu'adhin Can Wake Someone Up for Prayer​

• A Mu'adhin is allowed to wake people up or remind them of prayer after giving the Adhan.
• A Mu'adhin may leave the mosque after Adhan if there is a valid reason.

➌ The High Status of Mu'adhins​

• Mu'adhins hold a great rank in Islam due to their role in calling people to prayer.
• On the Day of Judgment, their position will be elevated, and their necks will be long and prominent.
  • What does "longest necks" mean?
    • A sign of honor and distinction.
    • They will be clearly recognized and respected.
    • It signifies their elevated status in the Hereafter.

➍ The Day of Judgment Is Real​

• The Hadith reaffirms that the Day of Judgment is certain and that people will be gathered for accountability.

➎ Mu'adhins Can Speak After Adhan, But Not in a Meaningless Manner​

• A Mu'adhin may engage in useful conversation after Adhan, but not in idle talk.

Conclusion: The Great Status of Mu'adhins in Islam​

Mu'adhins will be honored on the Day of Judgment with an elevated status.
Calling the Adhan is an act of great reward and significance.
A Mu'adhin can wake people for prayer and remind them of Salah.
On the Day of Judgment, their prominence will be visible to all.

[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.]