What is the ruling on the adhan in a language other than Arabic for one who is unable to do it in Arabic?
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The questioner : So, the adhan in a language other than Arabic for one who is unable to do it, or is it replaced by something else?
The Shaykh : We used to say, in a recorded answer, and I noted it among the scholars: Yes, it is best for one of the mu'adhdhins to be behind in all the mosques. Yes, it appears, and Allah knows best, that the closest view is that we should observe the meaning of the worship, which is that he calls to prayer in his own language, even though it appears that non-Arabs are able to say these words, as they are simple.
The questioner : And if the Shaykh relied on the mosque, they would leave off the adhan.
The Shaykh : Yes, it appears that it is a worship to be performed according to one's ability.
The Shaykh : We used to say, in a recorded answer, and I noted it among the scholars: Yes, it is best for one of the mu'adhdhins to be behind in all the mosques. Yes, it appears, and Allah knows best, that the closest view is that we should observe the meaning of the worship, which is that he calls to prayer in his own language, even though it appears that non-Arabs are able to say these words, as they are simple.
The questioner : And if the Shaykh relied on the mosque, they would leave off the adhan.
The Shaykh : Yes, it appears that it is a worship to be performed according to one's ability.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 129 - ما حكم الأذان بغير اللغة العربية لغير القادر عليه؟ قواعد ابن رجب - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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