اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ Allahu Akbar – Allah (God) is the Greatest. Learn the full Adhan (Islamic Call to Prayer) in Arabic with English translation and transliteration. Discover the meaning behind each line of the Azan and watch a powerful Adhan video from Masjid al-Haram in Makkah.
📣 What is the Adhan (Azan)?
The Adhan, also spelled Azan, is the Islamic call to prayer, recited five times daily to invite Muslims to their obligatory prayers (Salah). It is a spiritual announcement that echoes through mosques worldwide, reminding believers of their connection to Allah and the importance of prayer.
The call to prayer beautifully summarizes core Islamic beliefs, including the Oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him).
📜 Full Adhan in Arabic, English Translation & Transliteration
Here is the complete Adhan with its Arabic script, English translation, and transliteration:
اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar – Allah (God) is the Greatest
اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar – Allah (God) is the Greatest
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ
Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah – I bear witness that there is no god but Allah
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ
Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah – I bear witness that there is no god but Allah
أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللهِ
Ashhadu anna Muhammadur Rasul Allah – I bear witness that Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah
أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللهِ
Ashhadu anna Muhammadur Rasul Allah – I bear witness that Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah
حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلَاةِ
Hayya ‘ala-s Salah – Hurry to prayer
حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلَاةِ
Hayya ‘ala-s Salah – Hurry to prayer
حَيَّ عَلَى الْفَلَاحِ
Hayya ‘ala-l Falah – Hurry to success
حَيَّ عَلَى الْفَلَاحِ
Hayya ‘ala-l Falah – Hurry to success
(During Fajr prayer only):
اَلصَّلَاةُ خَيْرٌ مِنَ النَّوْمِ
As-salatu khayrun min an-nawm – Prayer is better than sleep
اَلصَّلَاةُ خَيْرٌ مِنَ النَّوْمِ
As-salatu khayrun min an-nawm – Prayer is better than sleep
اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اَللهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar – Allah is the Greatest
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ
La ilaha illa Allah – There is no god but Allah
Watch the Adhan (Live from Makkah)
Watch and listen to the powerful Adhan from Masjid al-Haram in Makkah
Experience the spiritual ambiance as the call to prayer echoes across the sacred precinct of the Kaaba in Saudi Arabia.
📌 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is the full translation of Azan?
The Azan translates to a declaration of Allah’s greatness, the belief in His Oneness, acknowledgment of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as His messenger, and an invitation to prayer and success. The Fajr Adhan adds “Prayer is better than sleep.”
❓ What do you say during Fajr Adhan?
The caller adds:
“As-salatu khayrun min an-nawm”
Meaning: “Prayer is better than sleep.”
This line is only included in the Fajr (dawn) call to prayer.
❓ Who gives the Adhan?
The Mu’adhin (caller) gives the Adhan from the mosque, historically from a minaret, now often through loudspeakers.
❓ When is the Adhan called?
The Adhan is called five times a day, before each obligatory prayer: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
❓ What’s the difference between Adhan and Iqama?
The Adhan is the public call to prayer, while the Iqama is a shorter call recited just before the prayer begins inside the mosque.
The Adhan (Azan) is more than just a reminder—it’s a spiritual connection, a public declaration of faith, and an invitation to serenity through prayer. Whether you’re a Muslim reconnecting with your roots or someone curious about Islamic traditions, the Adhan resonates with deep meaning and peace.
