What is the ruling on melodic ornamentation and elongation in the adhan?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Some of the mu'adhdhins, when they call to prayer, clearly use melodic ornamentation in their adhan, in addition to elongating the adhan. The question is: Is the adhan with this characteristic valid, and what is your guidance regarding this?
Answer:
It is valid, but it is disliked. It is disliked due to the elongation and melodic ornamentation of the adhan. This is disliked. As for the adhan itself, it is valid. They said it is valid even if it is ornamented or has ornamentation. No, it is valid, but with the dislike.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Some of the mu'adhdhins, when they call to prayer, clearly use melodic ornamentation in their adhan, in addition to elongating the adhan. The question is: Is the adhan with this characteristic valid, and what is your guidance regarding this?
Answer:
It is valid, but it is disliked. It is disliked due to the elongation and melodic ornamentation of the adhan. This is disliked. As for the adhan itself, it is valid. They said it is valid even if it is ornamented or has ornamentation. No, it is valid, but with the dislike.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم تلحين وتمطيط الآذان؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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