Jamiatul Ulama KZN

Replying to a recorded Azaan

· 4 Rajab 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Do we have to reply to or keep silent whilst a recorded Azaan is playing on an alarm clock, cell phone, Ipad, computer or Radio station?

Answer

It is not necessary to reply to the recorded Azaan of a Muazzin on an alarm clock etc. or keep silent during its duration, as it is not a live Azaan of a Muazzin but a recorded Azaan. (Muheet)

The recorded Azaans of Muazzins on various technological devices serves as a remainder for Salaah. If one keeps silent during its duration, then this is an expression of ones honour and reverence to the name and remembrance of Allah Ta’ala which is praiseworthy.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
Checked by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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