The etiquettes of Azaan, Iqaamat & the Muazzin

 

1. The Muazzin should be a pious, mature Muslim male who is knowledgeable in the laws of Shariah. (Fatawa Hindiya)

2. The Muazzin should have a loud voice. (Mishkaat)

3. The Azaan must be called from a high place. (Fatawa Hindiya)

4. The Muazzin should stand while making Azaan. (BehishtiZewar)

5. The Muazzin should clog his ears with his fingers Whilst making the call. (Fatawa Hindiya)

6. One has to pause (at appropriate stages) when calling out the words of the Azaan. (Ibid)

7. To turn to the right when calling out “HAYYA ALAS SAWLAAH ” and to turn to the left when saying “HAYYA ALAL FALAAH.” (Raddul-Muhtaar)

8. To face the Qiblah when making the call of Azaan. (Ibid)

9. The Muazzin should not be in state of uncleanliness (i.e. in need of Wudhu or ghusl). (Sharhut Tanweer)

10. The wordings of Azaan and Iqaamat should be called in sequence. (Shami)

11. When making the call of Azaan or Iqaamat the Muazzin should not indulge in any other conversation or talk (even if it should be answering a greeting). (Raddul Muhtaar)

12. Should the Azaan or Iqaamat be called without the required intention, although such Azaan or Iqaamat is valid, it shall not merit any reward. One must therefore make the intention that one is calling Azaan to gain the pleasure of Allah. (Ibid)

Note: Such an intention should be made before all acts of worship.

Sunnats By Mufti E.M.H. Salejee Page 126