LessonsBab al-Adhan: The Adhan, Iqamah and Juristic RulingsQuiz

In the Hanafi school, adhan and iqamah are not prescribed Sunnahs for women; in particular, an audible public adhan is not required of them.

Shafi‘i and Maliki discussions include permission for women to give iqamah, while public adhan is evaluated separately.

The distinction turns on public proclamation versus the call immediately preceding a prayer.

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Adhan and Iqamah in Relation to Women

Bab al-Adhan: The Adhan, Iqamah and Juristic Rulings

In the Hanafi school, adhan and iqamah are not prescribed Sunnahs for women; in particular, an audible public adhan is not required of them.

Shafi‘i and Maliki discussions include permission for women to give iqamah, while public adhan is evaluated separately.

The distinction turns on public proclamation versus the call immediately preceding a prayer.