What is the ruling on the adhan in prayer?

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The questioner : His EminenceThe Shaykh : Is the adhan obligatory in prayer, or is the iqamah sufficient?

The Shaykh : The adhan is a collective obligation (fard kifayah) based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):

when the time for prayer comes, one amongst you should announce Adhan

إذا حضرت الصلاة فليؤذن لكم أحدكم

Sahih Muslim 674a

. The adhan is necessary, but if a person is in a town, he is not required to call the adhan, even if he misses the prayer; it is sufficient for him to call the iqamah.

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