The Ruling on the Second Adhan Before Fajr
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Question:
This questioner says: Regarding the second adhan in our city, the second adhan is called in the mosque about half an hour before the true dawn appears, and the prayer is established a quarter of an hour after this adhan. What is the ruling on the prayer?
Answer:
It is obligatory that the adhan be called at the appearance of dawn. There is no harm in calling the adhan early before the appearance of dawn in order to wake people up. However, if the first adhan is called, it is necessary that he or someone else call the second adhan at the appearance of dawn so as not to mislead people. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sahih al-Bukhari 622, 623 This indicates that the adhan with which fasting is established and in which the Fajr prayer is performed is the one at the appearance of dawn, whereas the first adhan is not. This one is only for people to wake up and prepare for prayer. Yes.
This questioner says: Regarding the second adhan in our city, the second adhan is called in the mosque about half an hour before the true dawn appears, and the prayer is established a quarter of an hour after this adhan. What is the ruling on the prayer?
Answer:
It is obligatory that the adhan be called at the appearance of dawn. There is no harm in calling the adhan early before the appearance of dawn in order to wake people up. However, if the first adhan is called, it is necessary that he or someone else call the second adhan at the appearance of dawn so as not to mislead people. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Indeed, Bilal
إن بلالNarrated `Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Bilal pronounces the Adhan at night, so eat and drink (Suhur) till Ibn Um Maktum pronounces the Adhan."
يؤذن بليل فكلوا واشربوا حتى يؤذن ابن أم مكتوم،
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/053 — archive.org (10:05)
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