Adhan

The Adhan (Arabic: أذان), also spelled as Azan, is the Islamic call to worship, recited by the Muezzin (Arabic: مؤذن) from a mosque's minaret five times a day. The Adhan serves to inform Muslims of the prescribed prayer times and to invite them to the mosque to perform communal prayer. The call consists of a set of declarative sentences, including the Islamic declaration of faith, and is recited in a melodic tone. The Adhan is recited in Arabic, the language of the Quran, and its words remain largely unchanged since the time of the Prophet Muhammad. In Hebrew, the term is translated as קראת התפילה (K'rat HaTefila), which means "the call to prayer." Translations in other languages include Appel à la prière in French, Gebetsruf in German, and Chiamata alla preghiera in Italian. The Adhan is a significant aspect of Islamic practice and culture, and it is considered a beautiful and spiritual part of daily life for Muslims around the world.