Comparing the Merits of Leading the Prayer and the Call to Prayer
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Question:
Is the imam better or the adhan?
Answer:
There is a difference of opinion among the scholars. Some prefer the adhan over leading the prayer, and some prefer leading the prayer, due to the hadiths that encourage the adhan. Some prefer leading the prayer because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was the imam. So the issue is one of scholarly disagreement, and in both cases and both roles there is much good, and praise be to Allah. Yes.
Is the imam better or the adhan?
Answer:
There is a difference of opinion among the scholars. Some prefer the adhan over leading the prayer, and some prefer leading the prayer, due to the hadiths that encourage the adhan. Some prefer leading the prayer because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was the imam. So the issue is one of scholarly disagreement, and in both cases and both roles there is much good, and praise be to Allah. Yes.
Source
لقاء مع خطباء وأئمة جوامع ومساجد منطقة حائل — alfawzan.live (1:09:54)
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