LessonsAdhan and Iqamah: Legal Status and Where They Are PrescribedQuiz

وَكُرِهَا لِلنِّسَاءِ

The classical text regards Adhan and Iqamah for women as disliked. Adhan/Iqamah are not prescribed for Eid, Janazah, Witr, Tarawih, eclipse prayer or Istisqa. Saying 'not prescribed' is more precise than treating every such call as an independently forbidden act.

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Adhan and Iqamah: Legal Status and Where They Are Prescribed

وَكُرِهَا لِلنِّسَاءِ

The classical text regards Adhan and Iqamah for women as disliked. Adhan/Iqamah are not prescribed for Eid, Janazah, Witr, Tarawih, eclipse prayer or Istisqa. Saying 'not prescribed' is more precise than treating every such call as an independently forbidden act.