Among the adhan azkar is a short but powerful supplication recited upon hearing the muezzin: bearing witness to the two testimonies of faith along with complete contentment in Allah, Islam, and the Prophet. It is reported that saying it upon hearing the call brings forgiveness of sins.
Upon hearing the muezzin, the Muslim bears witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner, and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. The supplication continues with an affirmation of contentment: being pleased with Allah as Lord, with Muhammad as messenger, and with Islam as religion. It is reported that whoever says this upon hearing the call has their sins forgiven.
When to recite
It is said upon hearing the muezzin's call, whether right after finishing the repetition of the adhan or while listening to it.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Athan Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What is the benefit of saying the testimony of faith upon hearing the adhan?
It is reported that whoever says it upon hearing the muezzin has their sins forgiven, making it one of the easiest yet most rewarding of the adhan azkar.
How many times a day is this dhikr said?
It is said once with each of the five daily calls to prayer, roughly five times a day.
Is this dhikr said instead of repeating the adhan, or after it?
It is said alongside repeating the adhan — the listener repeats the muezzin's words and then closes with this testimony and contentment.