Institution of the Adhan (Call to Prayer)

Description

After the Hijrah to Madinah, the Muslims needed a method to call people to prayer. Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Zayd saw the words of the Adhan in a dream, and when he reported it, the Prophet Muhammad confirmed it and instructed Sayyiduna Bilal — blessed with a beautiful, powerful voice — to call the Adhan. Bilal became the first Mu'adhdhin (caller to prayer) in Islam.

Key Figures

Sources

• Sunan Abu Dawud
• Sahih al-Bukhari