Dua After Azan (Adhan): Complete Guide & Rewards

Dua After Azan (Adhan): Complete Guide & Rewards

What is Azan (Adhan)?

The Arabic phrase Azan (adhan) means "to concentrate" or  "call to prayer". The Azan serves as a standard declaration of unity and faith for Muslims and an alert that prayer (Namaz) needs to be offered in the Masjid. 

Dua After Azan

Here are the 3 different duas دعائیں you can recite after Azan (Adhan).

Dua 1: Dua دعا After Completing the Adhan

Arabic:

صَلَّى وَسَلَّمَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ ❁ وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ ❁ آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيلَةَ” وَالْفَضِيلَةَ ❁ وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَحْمُودًا الَّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ” ❁

Transliteration according to islamic way:

“Ṣallā wa-sallama ʿalā n-nabiyyi ṣalla Llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam. Allāhumma rabba hādhihi d-daʿwati-t-tāmmah, wa-ṣ-ṣalāti l-qā'imah, 'āti Muḥammadani l-wasīlata wa-l-faḍīlah, wa-bʿathhu maqāman maḥmūdani lladhī waʿadtah”

Translation:

“Send blessings and peace upon the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and the established prayer, grant Muhammad the means (al-wasilah) and the virtue, and raise him to the praised مقام (station) which You have promised him.”

Dua 2: Dua دعا Responding to the Azan

Arabic:

لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ 

Transliteration:

“Lā ḥawla wa-lā quwwata illā bi-Llāh”

Translation:

“There is no power and no strength except with Allah.”

Dua 3: Dua دعا Responding to the Tathwib (Fajr Azan)

Arabic:

صَدَقْتَ وَبَرَرْتَ

Transliteration:

“Ṣadaqta wa-barart”

Translation:

“You have spoken the truth, and you have done well (or acted righteously).”

What is the meaning of Azan?

Here is the meaning of Azan (Adhan)

AZAN MEANINGS:

Allahu Akbar (recited 4 times)

God is Great

Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah (recited 2 times)

I bear witness that there is no god except the One God.

Ashadu anna Muhammadan Rasool Allah (recited 2 times)

I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God.

Hayya ‘ala-s-Salah (recited 2 times)

Hurry to the prayer (Rise for prayer)

Hayya ‘ala-l-Falah(recited 2 times)

Hurry to success (Rise for Salvation)

Allahu Akbar(recited 2 times)

God is Great

La ilaha illa Allah(recited 1 times)

There is no god except the One God

The Reward of Saying Dua After Azan

Intercession of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Whoever recites the dua (دعا) after azan (adhan) is complete, will get hold of the intercession (shafa’ah) of the Prophet ﷺ at the Day of Judgment. 

Acceptance of Supplications

The time after azan (adhan) is a blessed time where duas are respected.

Increased Good Deeds

Every time you recite a dua (دعا) after azan (adhan), you earn continuous rewards.

Spiritual Purification

Reciting the dua after (adhaan) purifies the heart and strengthens your reference to Allah.

Following Sunnah

Practicing adhan dua (دعا) aligns you with the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Step-by-Step Guide: What to Do After Azan?

Here are the steps you should follow after azan (Adhan).

Repeat the Words of Azan:

Quietly repeat each phrase of the azan as you hear it. 

Respond with Specific Phrases:

Say “Lā ḥawla wa-lā quwwata illā bi-Llāh” at the correct parts.

Send Blessings on the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Recite Durood (Salawat) after the completion of Azan.

Recite the Dua After Azan:

Read the complete dua after azan in English or Arabic, both are helpful to seek the blessings of Allah. 

Make Personal Dua:

Asking Allah’s help in your needs is necessary. This is a powerful moment for recognition.

Recite the dua at Umrah after Azan

Reciting the dua after azan at umrah offers more blessings and rewards. 

What are the Mistakes to Avoid?

Here are the mistakes you should avoid after azan (Adhan).

Ignoring the Azan

If you do not respond to the azan in good manners, you will miss huge benefits and blessings. 

Talking During Azan

Avoid talking during azan because it will keep you away from countless spiritual blessings. 

Skipping the Dua

Forgetting the dua after listening to the adhan reduces spiritual benefits.

Incorrect Pronunciation

Try to study the proper pronunciation of the dua of azan.

Rushing the Process

Take your time and recite the after azan dua with recognition and sincerity. 

Benefits of Dua After Reciting Azan

Prayers (Dua) after the Adhan (Azan) are a blessing. Here are the benefits of dua after reciting Azan.

Spirituality Increases:

The reading of prayers strengthens the spirituality of a person. The heart gets purity and pride from their recitation.

Forgiveness of Sins:

Reading duas (دعائیں) forgives the sins of an individual. By mentioning them, the spirituality of a person is purified. 

Improvement in Life:

Prayer, Dua after the Adhan, enhances the life of an individual. They fill the heart of a person with the love and mercy of Allah.

Final words

The Adhan is a blessing, but even more than this is the dua that comes afterwards. Every single day, five times, Allah calls out to you to pray, and your response determines your spiritual development. With merely the recitation of a dua for ten seconds following the Azan, one earns the dua of intercession from our beloved Prophet ﷺ on the Day of Judgment, which is a dua our Prophet ﷺ had promised us ourselves. Can you imagine earning the mercy of such a great person with something as small as whispering some words of dua? Another dua by the Prophet ﷺ promises us that any dua we make during the period between Azan and Iqamah will never be turned away, and in essence means our dua for our own personal requirements, such as our families, health, and forgiveness, will surely be accepted during this time. So do not ignore the next time an Adhan is called out. Just pause whatever you’re doing, recite the Adhan and the dua again and raise your hands in du’a to Allah.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the dua after the Azan?

Here is the dua you should recite after the Azan (Adhan).

Arabic:

وَأَنَا أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ ، وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ ، رَضِيْتُ بِاللهِ رَبًّا ، وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُوْلًا ، وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِيْنًا 

Transliteration

“Wa ana ash-hadu al-lā ilāha illa-llāhu waḥdahū lā sharīka lah, wa anna Muḥammadan ʿabduhū wa rasūluh, raḍītu bi-llāhi rabbā, wa bi Muḥammadi-r-rasūlā, wa bi-l-islāmi dīnā”

Translation:

“I also bear witness that there is no god but Allah. He is alone, and He has no partner whatsoever, and that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and His Messenger. I am satisfied with Allah as my Lord, with Muhammad as my Messenger, and with Islam as my religion”

Is dua after adhan wajib?

No, making dua after the Adhan (Call to Prayer) is not wajib (obligatory). It is a sunnah taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to get more reward and blessings.

What is the dua after Azan in English?

People mostly recite this dua after Azan (Adhan):

"O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer, grant Muhammad the intercession and favor, and raise him to the praised station You have promised him."

Here is the Arabic of this dua:

اَللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ هٰذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيْلَةَ وَالْفَضِيْلَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَّحْمُوْدًا الَّذِيْ وَعَدْتَّهُ

Who does dua after azan in Islam?

It is recommended to recite the dua after azan (Adhan) to attain the rewards from Allah.

The dua is اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَحْمُودًا الَّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ

Transliteration: Allahumma Rabba hadhihi-dda` watit-tammah, was-salatil qa’imah, ati Muhammadan al-wasilata wal-fadilah, wa b`ath-hu maqaman mahmudan-il-ladhi wa`adtahu

Translation: “O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer, grant Muhammad the intercession and favor, and raise him to the honored station You have promised him.​

How long after azan can you pray?

You can recite dua after the completion of azan, or you can recite till you prefer the namaz. But it is recommended to recite the dua as soon as possible. Recite this dua” اَللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ ، وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ” “Allāhumma ṣalli ʿalā Muḥammad wa ʿalā āli Muḥammad” “O Allah, honour and have mercy upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad.”

How to perform the Ishraq prayer?

This prayer is mustahabb (recommended), no longer compulsory, and it comes below the heading of Duha prayer, because the time for Duha prayer lasts from when the sun has risen high till simply earlier than the zenith (the time of Zuhr).

What to recite 7 times after Fajr?

Our beloved Prophet (PBUH) said: When you pray Fajr, recite this before saying anything to anyone.

Arabic: "اَللّٰهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ "

Transliteration: “Allahumma ajirni min an-nar”

Translation: “O Allah, protect me from the Fire.”

What are the common mistakes in praying Ishraq?

While praying Ishraq, you should avoid all of these mistakes. Praying too early or incorrectly timed, leaving the prayer spot of Fajar, missing the Raka'ats, rushing for Ishraq, and being distracted.