How does one respond to the mu'adhdhin when he says, "Prayer is better than sleep"?
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Question:
A questioner asks: What should I say when the mu'adhdhin says, "Prayer is better than sleep," during the Fajr prayer?
Answer:
You say, "Prayer is better than sleep," just as the mu'adhdhin says. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan an-Nasa'i 678Sahih (Darussalam) This includes "Prayer is better than sleep." The only exceptions are the two exclamations, where the listener says, "There is no power and no strength except with Allah," as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said.
A questioner asks: What should I say when the mu'adhdhin says, "Prayer is better than sleep," during the Fajr prayer?
Answer:
You say, "Prayer is better than sleep," just as the mu'adhdhin says. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
When you hear the Mu'adhdhin then say what he says
إذا سمعتم المؤذن فقولوا مثل ما يقول
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، كيف يردد خلف المؤذن إذا قال الصلاة خير من النوم؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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