❖ What Is the Ruling on Giving Adhan in Front of an Unconscious Person?
Source: Fatawa Amunpuri by Shaykh Ghulam Mustafa Zaheer Amunpuri❖ Question:
Is it permissible to give Adhan (call to prayer) in front of someone who is unconscious (غشی طاری ہو)?
❖ Answer:
If a person has fallen unconscious due to influence of Shayatin (evil forces), then giving Adhan in front of him is permissible and appropriate, because Shayatin flee upon hearing the Adhan.
Evidence from Hadith:
❀ Abu Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"When the call to prayer (Adhan) is made, the Shaytan turns and flees, breaking wind loudly so as not to hear the Adhan. When the Adhan is over, he returns."
(Sahih al-Bukhari: 608; Sahih Muslim: 389) Commentary by Scholars:
❀ Imam Abu ‘Awanah (رحمه الله) wrote under this Hadith:
"This is evidence that if a man senses the presence of jinn (ghoul) or approaches someone possessed (by jinn), and then gives Adhan near him, the effects of the jinn will go away."
(Mustakhraj Abi ‘Awanah, under Hadith no. 977)❖ Conclusion:
✔ If unconsciousness is due to jinn possession or evil influence, giving Adhan is legislated and beneficial.
✔ This practice is based on authentic Hadith and the understanding of classical scholars.
✔ It serves as a means of protection and repelling the Shayatin.
✔ Key Point:
Giving Adhan in the presence of a person unconscious due to demonic possession is permissible and beneficial, as it causes Shayatin to flee.