Dua for the Adhan (4 of 5)
Concerning the athan (the call to prayer). Adhan, going to the masjid, in and after salah.
What is the dua for the adhan?
One of the 5 duas for the adhan in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāhumma rabba hādhihi d-daʿwati t-tāmmah, waṣ-ṣalāti l-qāʾimah, āti Muḥammadan…”, meaning “O Allah , Lord of this perfect call”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 1/152, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
the Adhan in Arabic
Transliteration
Allāhumma rabba hādhihi d-daʿwati t-tāmmah, waṣ-ṣalāti l-qāʾimah, āti Muḥammadan il-wasīlata wal-faḍīlah, wabʿathhu maqāman maḥmūdan alladhī waʿadtah, innaka lā tukhliful-mīʿād.
Meaning in English
O Allah , Lord of this perfect call and established prayer. Grant Muhammad the intercession and favor, and raise him to the honored station You have promised him, [verily You do not neglect promises].
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Concerning the athan (the call to prayer)”.
Repeat count given by the source: 1.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 1/152.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for the adhan?
One of the 5 duas for the adhan in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāhumma rabba hādhihi d-daʿwati t-tāmmah, waṣ-ṣalāti l-qāʾimah, āti Muḥammadan…”, meaning “O Allah , Lord of this perfect call”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 1/152, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for the adhan mean?
O Allah , Lord of this perfect call and established prayer. Grant Muhammad the intercession and favor, and raise him to the honored station You have promised him, [verily You do not neglect promises].
How do you pronounce the dua for the adhan?
The transliteration is: Allāhumma rabba hādhihi d-daʿwati t-tāmmah, waṣ-ṣalāti l-qāʾimah, āti Muḥammadan il-wasīlata wal-faḍīlah, wabʿathhu maqāman maḥmūdan alladhī waʿadtah, innaka lā tukhliful-mīʿād.
Where is the dua for the adhan reported?
Al-Bukhari 1/152. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
How many times should the dua for the adhan be said?
The source gives 1 time.
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