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Azan is the first call to Prayer

When and why is the Azan uttered?

The Azan is uttered in a loud voice to announce to the faithful that it is time for the Obligatory Prayer and to invite them to offer the same.

How is Azan recited?

Azan is recited in a loud voice by the Muezzin (the crier) facing the direction of Ka'ba in the following words which are said in the order mentioned:

(1) Allahu Akbar

i.e. "Allah is Most Great" (four times).

(2) Ash-hadu an la ilaha ill-Allah

i.e., "I bear witness that there is none worthy of being worshipped except Allah" (twice)

(3) Ash-hadu anna Muhammad-ar-rasoolullah

i.e., "I bear witness that Muhammad is the Apostle of Allah" (twice)

(4) Hayya 'alas-Salah

i.e., "Come to Prayer" (turning the face alone to the right and saying it twice)

(5) Hayya 'alal-falah

i.e., "come to Success" (turning the face alone to the left and saying it twice)

(6) Allahu Akbar

i.e., " Allah is Most Great" (twice)

(7) La illaha ill-Allah,

i.e., "There is no deity but Allah (once)

Note:- The following phrase is added after item (5) in the Azan of the early morning prayer:

As-salatu khairum minannaum

i.e., "Prayer is better than sleep" (to be said twice)