163. Dua after hearing Adhan (Azan dua)
After uttering Mu'adhdhin Tashahhud (i.e. Ashhadu Anna Muhammadar ...) the listeners will say this dhikr -
Dua after hearing Adhan in Arabic
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولًا وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا
Dua after hearing Adhan English Transliteration
Ash-hadu an laa ilaaha ill-Allahu wa'hdahu laa shareeka lahu wa anna mu'hammadan ‛abduhu wa rasooluhu, radeetu billaahi rabban wa bimu'hammadin rasoolan wa bil -islaami deen-an
Dua after hearing Adhan English Translation
I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger (ﷺ). I am pleased with Allah as a Lord, and Muhammad as a Messenger and Islam as a religion.
Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (RA) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever hears Mu'adhzin and utters these words, all his sins will be forgiven."
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رُمْحٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنِ الْحُكَيْمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ قَيْسٍ الْقُرَشِيِّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثٌ، عَنِ الْحُكَيْمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ سَعْدِ بْنِ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَالَ " مَنْ قَالَ حِينَ يَسْمَعُ الْمُؤَذِّنَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولاً وَبِالإِسْلاَمِ دِينًا . غُفِرَ لَهُ ذَنْبُهُ " . قَالَ ابْنُ رُمْحٍ فِي رِوَايَتِهِ " مَنْ قَالَ حِينَ يَسْمَعُ الْمُؤَذِّنَ وَأَنَا أَشْهَدُ " . وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ قُتَيْبَةُ قَوْلَهُ وَأَنَا .
Sa'd b. Abu Waqqas reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: If anyone says on hearing the Mu'adhdhin: I testify that there is no god but Allah alone. Who has no partner, and that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger, (and that) I am satisfied with Allah as my Lord, with Muhammad as Messenger. and with Islam as din (code of life), his sins would be forgiven. In the narration transmitted by Ibn Rumh the words are:" He who said on hearing the Mu'adhdhin and verity I testify." ' Qutaiba has not mentioned his words:" And I." [Muslim: 386]
Benefits of azan dua after hearing Adhan
Reciting azan dua after hearing Adhan brings comfort to the heart and strengthens faith in Allah. This masnoon dua connects Muslims to their purpose and brings blessings.
- Strengthens belief in Allahand His Messenger as taught by shahada
- Brings calmness and a sense of belonging to Islamic faith
- Helps remember the real message of the muslim call to prayer
- Gains reward for following a masnun dua from authentic sources
- Reminds Muslims to be grateful for Islam as their religion
- Connects hearts with the community through shared zikr allah
When to Recite azan dua after hearing Adhan
Azan dua after hearing Adhan can be recited at different times during the day. It is a way for Muslims to remember Allahand show thankfulness after hearing the muslim call to prayer.
- Right after hearing the muslim call to prayer before starting namaz
- After each adhan for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers
- Upon entering a masjid and hearing the adhan being called
- When listening to the azan at home, work, or anywhere
How to Perform azan dua after hearing Adhan
Performing azan dua after hearing Adhan is simple and meaningful. It helps Muslims build a strong connection with Allahand the message of Islam.
- Listen quietly to the muslim call to prayer and repeat the words in your heart
- After adhan is finished, recite the azan dua with full attention and understanding
- Say the words of azan dua in Arabic, or read the transliteration if needed
- Focus on the meaning of shahada and raditu billahi rabban while reciting
Summary
The azan dua after hearing Adhan reminds Muslims about the beauty of Islam and the importance of believing in Allahalone. This dua, which includes the shahada and raditu billahi rabban, brings a sense of calm and purpose to the heart every time the muslim call to prayer is heard.
By making this dua after adhan part of daily life, Muslims can keep their faith strong and stay close to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The azan dua serves as a gentle reminder to always be thankful for Islam and to feel peace in every prayer.