adhan
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Noun — The Islamic call to prayer, usually recited by a muezzin before each of the five daily prayers.
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How to use adhan
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hear the adhan
recite the adhan
the adhan sounds
It is a specific religious term used in the context of Islamic practice rather than general speech.
Etymology
Adhan was borrowed directly into English from Arabic, where it is written أذان.
Full origin of adhan →Frequently asked questions
What is the adhan?
It is the call to prayer in Islam, recited before each of the five obligatory daily prayers.
Who recites the adhan?
It is usually recited by a muezzin, the person responsible for calling the community to prayer.
How many times a day is the adhan recited?
It is recited five times a day, once before each of the five daily prayers.
