One of the distinctive adhan azkar is the wording of the Fajr call, which carries an addition unique among the five daily calls: 'prayer is better than sleep.' This phrase serves as a gentle reminder that rising for prayer is better than remaining asleep.
Ns syghh 'dhan al-fjr Allahu 'kbaru ، Allahu 'kbaru Allahu 'kbaru ، Allahu 'kbaru 'shhadu 'na la ilah 'ila Allahu 'shhadu 'na la ilah 'ila Allahu 'shhadu 'na muhamadan rasoolu Allahi 'shhadu 'na muhamadan rasoolu Allahi haya 'alaa as-salahi haya 'alaa as-salahi haya 'alaa al-falahi haya 'alaa al-falahi as-slahu khyrun mina an-nwm as-slahu khyrun mn an-nwm Allahu 'kbaru ، Allahu 'kbaru la ilah 'ila Allahu
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Meaning
This is the wording of the Fajr (dawn) call to prayer, identical to the regular adhan but with one added phrase repeated twice after 'come to success': 'prayer is better than sleep.' This addition reminds worshippers to rise for the dawn prayer rather than remain asleep, a distinction unique to the Fajr call among the five daily prayers.
When to recite
This wording is called out specifically at the entry of Fajr prayer time and is not used for any of the other prayers.
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 special addition in the Fajr adhan?
It is the phrase 'prayer is better than sleep,' repeated twice after 'come to success,' and it does not appear in the call for any other prayer.
What does the listener say upon hearing 'prayer is better than sleep' in the Fajr adhan?
The listener repeats the same phrase, 'prayer is better than sleep,' just as they repeat the rest of the adhan's phrases.
Why is the Fajr adhan singled out for this addition?
Because dawn is the time most prone to being overcome by sleep, so this phrase serves as an alert and encouragement to rise for prayer.