Adhan (Call to Prayer)

[Djamila]

There are Muslims in virtually every country around the world, but only a few, I would say a lucky group, are Muslim countries.

One of the attributes of a Muslim country that I have never experienced in a non-Muslim country is a true adhan, or call to prayer.

They are different around the world, but typically they involve a single voice singing "Allah'u'Akber!" (God is Great!). The adhan, regardless of the country in question, is almost always performed in Arabic. It's one of the great traditions that has survived even in countries where most prayers are conducted in the local language, like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Chechnya, Turkey, Iran, and so on.

Here are a few samples of adhan's from around the world.

From Mecca, Saudi Arabia:
http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/adhaan-mecca.mp3

From Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine:
http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/alaqsa_adhaan_2.mp3

From Istanbul, Turkey:
http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/turkey_adhaan_2.mp3

From Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina:
http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/bosnia_adhaan.mp3

Of course, while each individual mosque's adhan is always this beautiful - the effect in cities where there are numerous mosques is more deafening.

This adhan, in a coastal resort in Turkey, is a pleasure to listen to:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=d526v3Ylrc8&mode=related&search=

This adhan, in Istanbul - from dozens of mosques - gives you a better idea how it sounds in cities like Istanbul, Sarajevo, and others:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFZPMr0Vrr0

 

[TashaN]

I really missed the adhan in Mecca. For Jerusalem, my dream is to go and pray there at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, the same as my father did long time a go when that area back then was part of Jordan.

It was really a new total experince for me to listen for the adhan in Turkey and Bosnia, especially the Bosnian one because the voice was clear and deep and once i heard it, i remembered the Bosnian guys in my university when they perform their amazing traditional or Islamic nasheed. Their voice always is the best.

Thanks Mila for sharing this with us.

 

[Djamila]

You like nasheed? I love it also!

This is my favorite right now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnKjs6bJ1SE

And a close second is Dosta mi je Allah moj.

 

[TashaN]

I love some.

That was an amazing one Mila thanks.

 

[Peace]

There are Muslims in virtually every country around the world, but only a few, I would say a lucky group, are Muslim countries.

One of the attributes of a Muslim country that I have never experienced in a non-Muslim country is a true adhan, or call to prayer.

They are different around the world, but typically they involve a single voice singing "Allah'u'Akber!" (God is Great!). The adhan, regardless of the country in question, is almost always performed in Arabic. It's one of the great traditions that has survived even in countries where most prayers are conducted in the local language, like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Chechnya, Turkey, Iran, and so on.

Here are a few samples of adhan's from around the world.

From Mecca, Saudi Arabia:
http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/adhaan-mecca.mp3

From Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine:
http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/alaqsa_adhaan_2.mp3

From Istanbul, Turkey:
http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/turkey_adhaan_2.mp3

From Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina:
http://www.islamicsupremecouncil.com/bosnia_adhaan.mp3

Of course, while each individual mosque's adhan is always this beautiful - the effect in cities where there are numerous mosques is more deafening.

This adhan, in a coastal resort in Turkey, is a pleasure to listen to:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=d526v3Ylrc8&mode=related&search=

This adhan, in Istanbul - from dozens of mosques - gives you a better idea how it sounds in cities like Istanbul, Sarajevo, and others:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFZPMr0Vrr0

Good post sister :clap
Really the adhan brings joy to the heart and gives a great feeling especially when the voice is beautiful. As we all know the first one who was asked by the Prophet peace be upon him to make the adhan was Bilal (may Allah be pleased with him) who was known by his beautiful voice.

Peace

 

[Peace]

The same as my father did long time a go when that area back then was part of Jordan.

Oh did he? How lucky he is! that's really great. Hope one day all Muslims will be able to go and pray at Al Aqsq mosque, and hope that will be soon.

Peace

 

[bangsamoro]

There are Muslims in virtually every country around the world, but only a few, I would say a lucky group, are Muslim countries.

One of the attributes of a Muslim country that I have never experienced in a non-Muslim country is a true adhan, or call to prayer.

They are different around the world, but typically they involve a single voice singing "Allah'u'Akber!" (God is Great!). The adhan, regardless of the country in question, is almost always performed in Arabic. It's one of the great traditions that has survived even in countries where most prayers are conducted in the local language, like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Chechnya, Turkey, Iran, and so on.

Jazakallah Khair to you Sister, may Allah reward to your efforts.:bow: