What is the authenticity of the hadith in al-Daraqutni’s collection regarding melodic intonation in the adhan?
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The questioner : The questioner says: Ibn Jurayj narrated from Ata from Ibn Abbas who said: . Al-Daraqutni included it in his Sunan.
The Shaykh : The Shaykh says: As far as I recall, this specific hadith has a weak chain of narration. Although melodic intonation and singing in the adhan are not prescribed by nature, the issue here is specifically with this narration, which is weak. It is authentically established from Abdullah ibn Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with them both) that a man came to him and said, “I love you for the sake of Allah.” He said, “As for me, I hate you for the sake of Allah.” The man asked, “Why?” He replied, “Because you use melodic intonation in your adhan and you take payment for it.” Therefore, melodic intonation is a religious innovation, and it is contrary to the Sunnah. This is a matter that is certain, just as it is certain that sincerity is obligatory in all acts of worship. (And upon you be peace, the mercy of Allah, and His blessings.)
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) had a mu’adhdhin who used to sing melodiously. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The adhan should be easy and smooth. If your adhan is smooth and easy, [call it]; otherwise, do not call the adhan.”
كان لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم مؤذنٌ يطرب ، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : إن الأذان سهلٌ سمحٌ ، فإذا كان أذانك سمحًا سهلاً وإلا فلا تؤذنThe Shaykh : The Shaykh says: As far as I recall, this specific hadith has a weak chain of narration. Although melodic intonation and singing in the adhan are not prescribed by nature, the issue here is specifically with this narration, which is weak. It is authentically established from Abdullah ibn Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with them both) that a man came to him and said, “I love you for the sake of Allah.” He said, “As for me, I hate you for the sake of Allah.” The man asked, “Why?” He replied, “Because you use melodic intonation in your adhan and you take payment for it.” Therefore, melodic intonation is a religious innovation, and it is contrary to the Sunnah. This is a matter that is certain, just as it is certain that sincerity is obligatory in all acts of worship. (And upon you be peace, the mercy of Allah, and His blessings.)
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