Adhan in English Words– Translation & Explanation

In This Article We will learn about Adhan in English Words. The Islamic call to prayer is known as the Adhan and it is given five times a day in Arabic and includes certain phrases such as “Allahu Akbar” (God is Greatest) and “Ash-hadu a la ilaha llallah.” Translations of these phrases include God is the Greatest,” “Come to Prayer,” and “Come to Success,” which direct Muslims to Falah (success) and Salah (prayer).

What Does “Adhan” Mean?

Adhan is a term in Arabic language meaning to listen. Besides warning Muslims that prayers were about to begin in the mosque, the practice also serves as a general statement of common belief and religion. The second call, iqama, is then made to make Muslims get lined up to begin the prayers.

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Here are the words for the adhan:

ٱللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ ٱللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
ٱللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ ٱللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللّٰهُ
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللّٰهُ
أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ ٱللّٰهِ
أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ ٱللّٰهِ
حَيَّ عَلَى ٱلصَّلَاةِ
حَيَّ عَلَى ٱلصَّلَاةِ
حَيَّ عَلَى ٱلْفَلَاحِ
حَيَّ عَلَى ٱلْفَلَاحِ
ٱللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ ٱللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللّٰهُ

Adhan in English Words

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar,
Ash-hadu ala ilaha illallah
Ash-hadu ala ilaha illallah
Ash-hadu anna Muhammad ar-rasoolullah
Ash-hadu anna Muhammad ar-rasoolullah
Hayya ‘ala-salah, Hayya ‘ala-salah
Hayya ‘alal falah, Hayya ‘alal falah
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar
La ilaha illallah

ALLĀH IS THE GREATEST, ALLĀH IS THE GREATEST
ALLĀH IS THE GREATEST, ALLĀH IS THE GREATEST
I BEAR WITNESS THAT THERE IS NO GOD EXCEPT ALLĀH
I BEAR WITNESS THAT THERE IS NO GOD EXCEPT ALLĀH
I BEAR WITNESS THAT MUHAMMAD IS THE MESSENGER OF ALLĀH
I BEAR WITNESS THAT MUHAMMAD IS THE MESSENGER OF ALLĀH
COME TO PRAYER
COME TO PRAYER
COME TO SUCCESS
COME TO SUCCESS
ALLĀH IS THE GREATEST, ALLĀH IS THE GREATEST
THERE IS NO GOD EXCEPT ALLĀH

Adhan in English Words and Transliteration:

Allahumma rabba hādhihi-d-da‘wati-t-tāmmati waṣ-ṣalāti-l-qā’imati, āti Muḥammadan al-wasīlata wa-l-faḍīlata wa-d-darajata-r-rafī‘ata, wab‘ath-hu maqāman maḥmūdan alladhī wa‘adtahu.

اے اللہ! اس کامل دعوت اور قائم کی جانے والی نماز کے رب! محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کو وسیلہ اور فضیلت عطا فرما، اور انہیں بلند درجہ عطا فرما، اور انہیں وہ مقامِ محمود پر فائز فرما جس کا تو نے ان سے وعدہ فرمایا ہے۔

Meaning and Spiritual Message

Every line of the Adhan carries a divine reminder:

“Allah is the Greatest.”
“There is no god except Allah.”
“Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
“Come to Prayer”
“Come to Success”

Praying and obedience to Allah is the true way of succeeding in this life and the next life.

Why the Adhan Is Important

The Adhan is not only an announcement—it is

A reminder of faith
A call to peace and connection with the Allah
A symbol of unity for Muslims around the world wide
A spiritual reset, offer Prayer five times a day

Can you call for prayer in other than Arabic?

Prayer calling (Adhan) is not authorized in a different language, although the translation that will allow people to understand and learn can be beneficial.

Islamic Scholars Say:

Most Islamic thinkers believe that it is prohibited to call to prayer (Adhan) in a language other than Arabic. Even though the intention of calling the prayer is clear, the Kuwaiti Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence states that the Adhan is invalid, in accordance with the Hanafi and Hanbali schools of thought, when it is made in Persian or a different language. The Maliki school shares these views and as such requires the Adhan to be in the stipulated Arabic words.

The Shafi’i Scholars Says:

Adhan in English Words— The Shafiite thinkers offer an elaborate opinion. According to them, the Adhan is not possible to be given in any other language when the assembly of people speaking Arabic is held together. Nonetheless, there is nothing wrong with calling the Adhan using a different language in case there is no person who understands Arabic. Besides, in case one is summoning the Adhan on behalf of herself, she or he must use Arabic provided that he or she knows it, otherwise they may utilize any other language.