WEBVTT 00:00:00.780 --> 00:00:09.779 Riyadh al-Salihin, from the words of the Master of the Messengers, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:00:09.779 --> 00:00:15.699 Chapter: The Virtue of the Adhan (Call to Prayer). 00:00:16.980 --> 00:00:19.980 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:00:19.980 --> 00:00:23.980 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:00:23.980 --> 00:00:29.100 "If people knew what reward there is in the call to prayer and the first row, 00:00:29.100 --> 00:00:32.100 and could find no other way to secure it than by drawing lots, they would do so. 00:00:33.100 --> 00:00:38.299 If they knew the reward in arriving early for prayer, they would race toward it. 00:00:38.299 --> 00:00:41.359 And if they knew the reward in the Isha and Fajr prayers, 00:00:41.359 --> 00:00:44.359 they would come to them even if they had to crawl." 00:00:44.359 --> 00:00:47.490 Agreed upon. 00:00:47.490 --> 00:00:52.189 "Al-Istiham" means drawing lots, and "al-Tahjir" means: 00:00:52.189 --> 00:00:55.189 Arriving early for prayer. 00:00:55.189 --> 00:00:58.320 "Al-Nida" refers to the Adhan. 00:00:58.320 --> 00:01:02.420 "The first row" is the one immediately behind the Imam. 00:01:02.420 --> 00:01:06.450 "Al-'Atamah" refers to the Isha prayer. 00:01:06.450 --> 00:01:11.700 "Crawling" means moving on one's hands and knees. 00:01:11.700 --> 00:01:15.310 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:01:15.310 --> 00:01:18.540 The virtue of the Adhan and the first row. 00:01:18.540 --> 00:01:24.980 People are often ignorant of the reality of worship and the immense reward and perfect recompense it contains. 00:01:24.980 --> 00:01:29.370 The permissibility of drawing lots for virtuous matters. 00:01:30.780 --> 00:01:36.780 Acts of worship are not waived for the servant as long as he is capable of performing them. 00:01:36.780 --> 00:01:41.870 On the authority of Mu'awiyah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:01:41.870 --> 00:01:45.870 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 00:01:45.870 --> 00:01:52.099 "The callers to prayer (mu'adhdhins) will have the longest necks of all people on the Day of Resurrection." 00:01:52.099 --> 00:01:54.099 Narrated by Muslim. 00:01:54.099 --> 00:01:58.090 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:01:58.090 --> 00:02:00.090 The virtue of the Adhan. 00:02:00.090 --> 00:02:05.090 The reward of the sincere mu'adhdhin who seeks his recompense from his Lord. 00:02:05.090 --> 00:02:09.469 The mu'adhdhins will have the longest necks on the Day of Resurrection. 00:02:09.469 --> 00:02:15.469 This is a distinction Allah has granted to this group of the Ummah. 00:02:15.469 --> 00:02:21.719 On the authority of Abdullah ibn Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi Sa'sa'ah: 00:02:21.719 --> 00:02:25.719 That Abu Sa'id al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, said to him: 00:02:25.719 --> 00:02:29.719 "I see that you love sheep and the desert. 00:02:29.719 --> 00:02:32.750 So, when you are with your sheep or in your desert, 00:02:32.750 --> 00:02:34.750 and you give the Adhan for prayer, 00:02:34.750 --> 00:02:37.750 raise your voice with the call, 00:02:37.750 --> 00:02:43.750 for no jinn, human, or anything else hears the extent of the mu'adhdhin's voice, 00:02:43.750 --> 00:02:47.750 but it will bear witness for him on the Day of Resurrection." 00:02:47.750 --> 00:02:50.009 Abu Sa'id said: 00:02:50.009 --> 00:02:54.009 "I heard it from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him." 00:02:54.009 --> 00:02:57.039 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:02:57.039 --> 00:02:59.969 "The desert" 00:02:59.969 --> 00:03:01.969 means the opposite of the city. 00:03:01.969 --> 00:03:04.159 "The extent of the mu'adhdhin's voice" 00:03:04.159 --> 00:03:07.930 means the reach of his voice. 00:03:07.930 --> 00:03:09.930 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:03:09.930 --> 00:03:12.250 The Adhan is a right of the time. 00:03:12.250 --> 00:03:16.250 It is likewise for the individual and the congregation. 00:03:16.250 --> 00:03:21.860 Everyone who hears the mu'adhdhin—whether jinn, human, or inanimate object— 00:03:21.860 --> 00:03:25.430 will bear witness for him on the Day of Resurrection. 00:03:25.430 --> 00:03:29.430 It is recommended for the mu'adhdhin to raise his voice in the Adhan. 00:03:29.430 --> 00:03:32.430 So that more may bear witness for him on the Day of Resurrection. 00:03:32.430 --> 00:03:37.909 It is recommended that Muslims appoint a mu'adhdhin with a resonant voice. 00:03:37.909 --> 00:03:43.169 Loving sheep and the desert is among the practices of the righteous salaf, 00:03:43.169 --> 00:03:46.810 especially during times of tribulation. 00:03:46.810 --> 00:03:49.810 The keenness of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:03:49.810 --> 00:03:52.810 to teach people the Sunnah, 00:03:52.810 --> 00:03:56.810 for in it lies goodness, well-being, and safety. 00:03:56.810 --> 00:04:02.090 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:04:02.090 --> 00:04:06.090 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:04:06.090 --> 00:04:08.090 "When the call to prayer is made, 00:04:08.090 --> 00:04:11.090 the Shaytan turns back, passing wind, 00:04:11.090 --> 00:04:14.090 so that he does not hear the Adhan. 00:04:14.090 --> 00:04:17.089 When the call is finished, he returns. 00:04:17.089 --> 00:04:21.089 When the Iqamah (call to start prayer) is made, he turns back. 00:04:21.089 --> 00:04:25.089 When the Iqamah is finished, he returns, 00:04:25.089 --> 00:04:29.089 until he whispers between a man and his own self, saying: 00:04:29.089 --> 00:04:32.089 'Remember such-and-such, remember such-and-such,' 00:04:32.089 --> 00:04:35.089 things he had not remembered before, 00:04:35.089 --> 00:04:39.149 until the man remains not knowing how much he has prayed." 00:04:39.149 --> 00:04:41.949 Agreed upon. 00:04:41.949 --> 00:04:45.139 "Al-Tathwib" is the Iqamah. 00:04:45.139 --> 00:04:48.139 "When the Iqamah is made for prayer," 00:04:48.139 --> 00:04:51.339 means the establishment of the prayer. 00:04:51.339 --> 00:04:55.329 "Whispers" means to cast doubt. 00:04:56.329 --> 00:04:59.839 It is not permissible to use anything other than the Adhan 00:04:59.839 --> 00:05:02.839 to gather people for prayer. 00:05:02.839 --> 00:05:06.259 The Shaytan is distressed by hearing the Adhan, 00:05:06.259 --> 00:05:10.259 so he flees from it in a way he does not flee from other things. 00:05:10.259 --> 00:05:13.540 The struggle between the people of faith and the Shaytan 00:05:13.540 --> 00:05:17.060 is constant and unending. 00:05:17.060 --> 00:05:20.060 The struggle between the people of faith and the party of the Shaytan 00:05:20.060 --> 00:05:23.060 is rooted in creed. 00:05:23.060 --> 00:05:26.060 The Shaytan is keen to corrupt 00:05:26.060 --> 00:05:29.060 the servants of Allah to lead them astray from the path. 00:05:29.060 --> 00:05:32.629 When the voice of truth is raised, 00:05:32.629 --> 00:05:35.629 falsehood cannot bear to hear it, 00:05:35.629 --> 00:05:39.110 so it turns and flees. 00:05:39.110 --> 00:05:42.110 The war between the believers and the Shaytan 00:05:42.110 --> 00:05:45.779 is a battle that will not end until the Day of Resurrection. 00:05:45.779 --> 00:05:48.779 The Shaytan uses various methods 00:05:48.779 --> 00:05:51.779 and diverse ways to distract 00:05:51.779 --> 00:05:54.779 the children of Adam, for he knows what occupies them. 00:05:55.779 --> 00:05:59.899 On the authority of Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As, 00:05:59.899 --> 00:06:02.899 may Allah be pleased with them both: 00:06:02.899 --> 00:06:05.899 That he heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:06:05.899 --> 00:06:08.899 say: "When you hear the mu'adhdhin, 00:06:08.899 --> 00:06:11.899 say what he says, 00:06:11.899 --> 00:06:14.899 then send blessings upon me, 00:06:14.899 --> 00:06:17.899 for whoever sends one blessing upon me, 00:06:17.899 --> 00:06:20.939 Allah will send ten blessings upon him for it. 00:06:20.939 --> 00:06:23.939 Then ask Allah to grant me the Wasilah, 00:06:23.939 --> 00:06:26.939 for it is a station in Paradise 00:06:26.939 --> 00:06:29.939 that is not appropriate except for one of the servants of Allah, 00:06:29.939 --> 00:06:32.970 and I hope that I am he. 00:06:32.970 --> 00:06:35.970 Whoever asks for the Wasilah for me, 00:06:35.970 --> 00:06:39.189 my intercession will be granted to him." 00:06:39.189 --> 00:06:43.279 Narrated by Muslim. 00:06:43.279 --> 00:06:46.410 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:06:46.410 --> 00:06:49.790 The recommendation to repeat after the mu'adhdhin and respond to him. 00:06:49.790 --> 00:06:52.790 The recommendation to send blessings upon the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:06:52.790 --> 00:06:55.790 after the Adhan. 00:06:55.790 --> 00:06:59.370 And that there is a great reward in it. 00:06:59.370 --> 00:07:02.370 Allah multiplies the reward for His servants 00:07:02.370 --> 00:07:05.819 out of His grace and mercy toward them. 00:07:05.819 --> 00:07:08.819 The Wasilah is a special station 00:07:08.819 --> 00:07:11.819 for the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:07:11.819 --> 00:07:15.459 above all other prophets. 00:07:15.459 --> 00:07:18.459 The affirmation of superiority among the prophets 00:07:18.459 --> 00:07:21.459 in the sight of Allah, the Almighty and Majestic. 00:07:21.459 --> 00:07:24.459 "And We have favored some of the prophets over others." 00:07:24.459 --> 00:07:28.000 The affirmation of the intercession of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:07:28.000 --> 00:07:32.180 On the authority of Abu Sa'id al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:07:32.180 --> 00:07:35.180 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:07:35.180 --> 00:07:38.180 said: 00:07:38.180 --> 00:07:41.180 "When you hear the call, 00:07:41.180 --> 00:07:44.180 say as the mu'adhdhin says." 00:07:44.180 --> 00:07:47.439 Agreed upon. 00:07:47.439 --> 00:07:50.819 On the authority of Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:07:50.819 --> 00:07:53.819 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:07:53.819 --> 00:07:56.949 said: 00:07:56.949 --> 00:07:59.949 "Whoever says when he hears the call: 00:07:59.949 --> 00:08:02.949 'O Allah, Lord of this perfect call, 00:08:02.949 --> 00:08:05.949 and the established prayer, 00:08:05.949 --> 00:08:08.949 grant Muhammad the Wasilah and the virtue, 00:08:08.949 --> 00:08:11.949 and raise him to the praiseworthy station which You have promised him,' 00:08:11.949 --> 00:08:14.980 my intercession will be granted to him on the Day of Resurrection." 00:08:14.980 --> 00:08:18.269 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:08:19.269 --> 00:08:23.550 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:08:23.550 --> 00:08:26.550 This supplication is said when the mu'adhdhin finishes 00:08:26.550 --> 00:08:29.550 the call, 00:08:29.550 --> 00:08:32.899 not while hearing the Adhan. 00:08:32.899 --> 00:08:35.899 Encouragement to supplicate at the times of prayer, 00:08:35.899 --> 00:08:39.350 for it is a time when one hopes for an answer. 00:08:39.350 --> 00:08:42.350 The affirmation of the intercession of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:08:42.350 --> 00:08:45.860 for the one who makes this supplication. 00:08:45.860 --> 00:08:48.860 Some people add a phrase, 00:08:49.860 --> 00:08:52.860 which is an addition that has no basis. 00:08:52.860 --> 00:08:57.019 On the authority of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:08:57.019 --> 00:09:00.019 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:09:00.019 --> 00:09:03.049 that he said: 00:09:03.049 --> 00:09:06.049 "Whoever says when he hears the mu'adhdhin: 00:09:06.049 --> 00:09:09.049 'I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, 00:09:09.049 --> 00:09:12.049 with no partner, 00:09:12.049 --> 00:09:15.049 and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger; 00:09:15.049 --> 00:09:18.049 I am pleased with Allah as Lord, 00:09:18.049 --> 00:09:21.049 and with Islam as a religion,' 00:09:21.049 --> 00:09:24.370 his sins will be forgiven." 00:09:24.370 --> 00:09:28.259 Narrated by Muslim. 00:09:28.259 --> 00:09:31.389 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:09:31.389 --> 00:09:34.389 It is recommended for the listener to say this supplication 00:09:34.389 --> 00:09:37.779 when the mu'adhdhin finishes the call. 00:09:37.779 --> 00:09:40.779 Being pleased with Allah as Lord 00:09:40.779 --> 00:09:43.779 includes the testimony that there is no god but Allah, 00:09:43.779 --> 00:09:46.779 as the servant takes no lord other than Allah. 00:09:46.779 --> 00:09:49.779 He finds peace in His decree and submits to His predestination. 00:09:49.779 --> 00:09:53.220 Being pleased with Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:09:53.220 --> 00:09:56.220 as a messenger 00:09:56.220 --> 00:09:59.220 includes the testimony that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, 00:09:59.220 --> 00:10:02.220 with complete obedience to him, 00:10:02.220 --> 00:10:05.220 and absolute submission to him, 00:10:05.220 --> 00:10:08.220 such that he is dearer to him than his own self. 00:10:08.220 --> 00:10:11.220 He receives no guidance except from the light of his words, 00:10:11.220 --> 00:10:14.220 he seeks judgment from no one but him, 00:10:14.220 --> 00:10:17.220 and he is satisfied with no judgment other than his, 00:10:17.220 --> 00:10:20.220 as much as he is able. 00:10:20.220 --> 00:10:23.700 Being pleased with Islam as a religion 00:10:23.700 --> 00:10:26.700 includes being pleased with what Allah has chosen and approved, 00:10:26.700 --> 00:10:29.700 for Islam is the religion 00:10:29.700 --> 00:10:32.700 that Allah has chosen for His servants, 00:10:32.700 --> 00:10:35.700 and commanded them to follow. 00:10:35.700 --> 00:10:38.700 He will not accept from them any other way, 00:10:38.700 --> 00:10:42.120 except upon its path. 00:10:42.120 --> 00:10:45.120 Supplication upon hearing the call 00:10:45.120 --> 00:10:49.299 is among the expiations for sins. 00:10:49.299 --> 00:10:52.299 On the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:10:52.299 --> 00:10:55.299 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:10:55.299 --> 00:10:58.299 "Supplication is not rejected between 00:10:58.299 --> 00:11:01.429 the Adhan and the Iqamah." 00:11:01.429 --> 00:11:05.259 Narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi. 00:11:05.259 --> 00:11:08.419 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:11:08.419 --> 00:11:11.419 It encourages supplication between the Adhan and the Iqamah. 00:11:11.419 --> 00:11:14.419 It is a time when supplication is answered. 00:11:14.419 --> 00:11:18.350 Riyadh al-Salihin.