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AlGhazalisIhya-Book_of_Prayer, page : 2
According to other traditions, the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, said:
“All that hear the call of the Muezzin, whether they are Jinn, human or whatever,
will testify for him on the Day of Resurrection.” And: “The hand of the All Merciful
is on the Muezzin‟s head until he completes his call to prayer.”
Commentators say that Allah was referring to Muezzins when He revealed the
Koranic verse:
“And who is better in saying than he who invites to Allah, does what is right and
says: “Surely, I am of those who surrender.” Koran Ch. 41 verse 33.
The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, also said: “When you hear the call,
repeat what the Muezzin says. This is the recommended practice, except that on
hearing the two sentences beginning „come to…‟ one should say: “There is
neither power nor strength except in Allah.‟ The response to „prayer has begun‟
is: “May Allah establish it and preserve it as long as the heavens and earth
endure.” At dawn, the call includes the sentence: „prayer is better than sleep” to,
which we respond with: “You have spoken truly and veraciously and given good
advice.” When the call to prayer is over, one says: “O Allah, Lord of this perfect
“All that hear the call of the Muezzin, whether they are Jinn, human or whatever,
will testify for him on the Day of Resurrection.” And: “The hand of the All Merciful
is on the Muezzin‟s head until he completes his call to prayer.”
Commentators say that Allah was referring to Muezzins when He revealed the
Koranic verse:
“And who is better in saying than he who invites to Allah, does what is right and
says: “Surely, I am of those who surrender.” Koran Ch. 41 verse 33.
The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, also said: “When you hear the call,
repeat what the Muezzin says. This is the recommended practice, except that on
hearing the two sentences beginning „come to…‟ one should say: “There is
neither power nor strength except in Allah.‟ The response to „prayer has begun‟
is: “May Allah establish it and preserve it as long as the heavens and earth
endure.” At dawn, the call includes the sentence: „prayer is better than sleep” to,
which we respond with: “You have spoken truly and veraciously and given good
advice.” When the call to prayer is over, one says: “O Allah, Lord of this perfect