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* According to the [[Imamiyya]] and [[Hanbali]] schools, Adhan must be recited in Arabic; however, in other Sunni schools, it is permissible for non-Arabs to recite Adhan in their own language. | * According to the [[Imamiyya]] and [[Hanbali]] schools, Adhan must be recited in Arabic; however, in other Sunni schools, it is permissible for non-Arabs to recite Adhan in their own language. | ||
* The [[Mu'azzin]] (reciter of Adhan) must be a sane mature Muslim male. | * The [[Mu'azzin]] (reciter of Adhan) must be a sane mature Muslim male. It is also preferable that he is just, has a loud voice and is aware of exact prayer times. It is recommended that the [[Mu'azzin]] is in the state of [[Wudu]] or [[Ghusl]] and that he stands in an elevated place while reciting Adhan. | ||
* Some scholars have explicitly mentioned that when heard only by a female audience, it is permissible for a female to recite Adhan. | * Some scholars have explicitly mentioned that when heard only by a female audience, it is permissible for a female to recite Adhan. | ||
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* The [[Maliki]] school and some Shfi'i jurists hold that a Mu'azzin can be paid for his recitation of Adhan; on the contrary, Imamiyyah, [[Hanifiyya]], Hanabila and some other Shfi'i jurists believe it is not permissible for anyone, including a Mu'azzin, to be paid for his religious obligations and duties; however, disregarding his recitation of Adhan, such an individual must be provided with some sort of salary from the [[Bayt al-Mal]] (treasury of Muslim community). | * The [[Maliki]] school and some Shfi'i jurists hold that a Mu'azzin can be paid for his recitation of Adhan; on the contrary, Imamiyyah, [[Hanifiyya]], Hanabila and some other Shfi'i jurists believe it is not permissible for anyone, including a Mu'azzin, to be paid for his religious obligations and duties; however, disregarding his recitation of Adhan, such an individual must be provided with some sort of salary from the [[Bayt al-Mal]] (treasury of Muslim community). | ||
* According to [[Maliki]] and [[Shafi'i]] | * According to the [[Maliki]] and [[Shafi'i]] schools, there should be Tarji' in Shahadatayn (the second and third phrases). That is, each phrase should be recited once in a whispering fashion and then repeated again loudly. | ||
* It is not permissible to recite Adhan prior to the time of Fajr (dawn) in order to | * It is not permissible to recite Adhan prior to the time of Fajr (dawn) in order to awaken people for its performance. If recited early, the Adhan must be repeated at the proper time of Fajr. | ||
==Other Uses for Adhan== | ==Other Uses for Adhan== | ||