Dua for the Adhan (1 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 “Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata 'illā billāh”, meaning “Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata 'illā billāh”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 1/152, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
the Adhan in Arabic
Transliteration
Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata 'illā billāh.
Meaning in English
Repeat what the Mu'adh-dhin says, except for when he says: Hayya 'alas-Salāh (hasten to the prayer) and Hayya 'alal-Falāh (hasten to salvation). Here you should say: Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata 'illā billāh.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Concerning the athan (the call to prayer)”.
The source adds: Repeat what the Mu'adh-dhin says, except for when he says: Hayya 'alas-Salāh (hasten to the prayer) and Hayya 'alal-Falāh (hasten to salvation). Here you should say.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
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 “Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata 'illā billāh”, meaning “Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata 'illā billāh”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 1/152, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for the adhan mean?
Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata 'illā billāh.
How do you pronounce the dua for the adhan?
The transliteration is: Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata 'illā billāh.
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.
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