FatwaFederal TerritoriesPrayer (Salah)
AZANLAH WALAUPUN BERSENDIRIAN
Is it obligatory to call the azan in a prayer hall even when one is alone there?
Short answer
The azan is not obligatory but is a symbol of Islam. In the Shafi'i school it is recommended for an individual, whether traveller or resident, and whether praying alone or in congregation.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The azan is not obligatory but is a symbol of Islam. In the Shafi'i school it is recommended for an individual, whether traveller or resident, and whether praying alone or in congregation. The fatwa advises calling it even when alone because of its many virtues, including that all who hear the muezzin will bear witness for him on the Day of Judgement.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Azan itu bukanlah wajib tetapi syiar kepada agama Islam.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AZANLAH WALAUPUN BERSENDIRIAN”, 31 March 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1755-azanlah-walaupun-bersendirian. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-azan-obligatory-when-alone-in-surau/