Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim. As the radiant beams of dawn stretch across the horizon, or as the dusk quietly envelops the day, there emanates a call that beckons the hearts of the believers – the Adhan. This divine symphony, a beautiful proclamation of faith, resonates through the silence, stirring the soul, uniting the Ummah in worship, and affirming the greatness of Allah s.w.t. In shā Allāh, let us explore the profundity of this call – a call that signifies much more than the onset of prayer.
The Heavenly Origin | Dua After Adhan
The Adhan is a tradition established by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through divine instruction. When the time came to summon the faithful to prayer, several methods were considered, but it was the wisdom of Allah s.w.t. that guided Abdullah ibn Zayd (may Allah be pleased with him) through a dream to the Islamic call to prayer. This vitally important practice is a blessing from above indeed, weaving the fabric of our daily lives with threads of spiritual mindfulness.
The Echo of Unity | Dua After Adhan
In times of uncertainty, the Adhan is a constant. Five times a day, each day, it offers solace and stability. It is a reminder that Allah s.w.t. is always close, receptive to our duas (supplications) and repentance, and that the rhythm of Islamic life continues with devoted regularity. Furthermore, the Adhan illuminates the path of righteousness. The phrase “Hayya ‘ala-l-falah” (Hasten to the success) underlines the true success – attaining Allah’s pleasure and the eternal bliss of Jannah (Paradise). It nudges us, inspiring us to strive for spiritual, moral, and ethical excellence.
May Allah s.w.t. bless us with the ability to respond to the Adhan. The practice of making supplications (dua) after hearing the Adhan (call to prayer) is encouraged in Islam, and this is based on several hadiths. One of the most cited hadiths regarding this subject is reported by Abdullah ibn Amr, where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
“When you hear the caller to prayer, repeat what he says and then send blessings upon me. Verily, whoever sends blessings upon me, Allah will send blessings upon him ten times.”[1]
Furthermore, it is narrated that after the Adhan, one should recite a specific dua seeking intercession through the Prophet (ﷺ) on the Day of Judgment:
“Whoever recites the following supplication after the Adhan shall get intercession on the Day of Judgment. The supplication is: ‘Allahumma Rabba hadhihi-d-da’wat it-tammah, was-salat il-qaimah, ati Muhammadan al-wasilah wal-fadilah, wab’ath-hu maqaman mahmudan-illadhi wa’adtah'”[3]
This means: “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.” Reciting this supplication after Adhan involves acknowledging the status of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and seeking the means (Al-Wasilah) to draw closer to Allah SWT.
This practice is supported by the sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ) and is a recommended act for Muslims after they have repeated the words of the Adhan.
At the core of the Adhan lies the concept of unity. As the Muezzin (the one who calls to prayer) vocalizes “Allahu Akbar” – Allah is Great – we are reminded that, as His servants, we stand together under His boundless magnificence. Our successes, our trials, and our very existence are dwarfed by the omnipotence of the Creator. It is His oneness (“Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Allah”) that binds us, regardless of our backgrounds or ethnicities. This unity finds its embodiment when we align in rows, shoulder to shoulder, for Salah, minimizing the distances between us.
The Adhan also serves as a poignant reminder of our purpose upon this earth. When we hear “Hayya ‘ala-s-Salah” (Hasten to the prayer), it is not merely a call to fulfill a ritual; it is a call to connect with our Lord, to seek His guidance, and to recenter our lives around Him. It symbolically represents the awakening of the soul, encouraging us to leave behind worldly distractions, and to prioritize our spiritual journey.
Sources:
- Abu Amina Elias – Hadith on Prayer: Supplications during and after call to prayer
- IslamQA – The Supplication after Adhan
