Related to the adhan azkar is the wording of the iqamah, the shorter second call announcing that the prayer is about to actually begin. Its phrases resemble the adhan but with less repetition and the addition of 'the prayer has begun.'
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نص صيغة الإقامة
اللهُ أكْبَرُ ، اللهُ أكْبَرُ
أشْهَدُ أنَّ لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ
أشْهَدُ أنَّ مُحَمَّداً رَسُولُ اللهِ
حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلاةِ
حَيَّ عَلَى الفَلاحِ
قد قامت الصلاةُ
قد قامت الصلاةُ
اللهُ أكْبَرُ ، اللهُ أكْبَرُ
لاَ إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ
Ns syghh al-'iqamh Allahu 'kbaru ، Allahu 'kbaru 'shhadu 'na la ilah 'ila Allahu 'shhadu 'na muhamadan rasoolu Allahi haya 'alaa as-salahi haya 'alaa al-falahi qd qamt as-slahu qd qamt as-slahu Allahu 'kbaru ، Allahu 'kbaru la ilah 'ila Allahu
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Meaning
The iqamah is the second, shorter call announcing that the prayer is about to begin. It largely repeats the wording of the adhan but each phrase is said only once (except the opening and closing takbir), with the addition of 'the prayer has begun,' repeated twice, signaling that worshippers should stand and align for prayer.
When to recite
The iqamah is called inside the mosque right before the prayer begins, after worshippers have lined up in rows.
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 difference between the wording of the adhan and the iqamah?
The iqamah's phrases are generally said once instead of twice as in the adhan, with the addition of 'the prayer has begun,' repeated twice.
What does the worshipper do upon hearing 'the prayer has begun'?
They prepare to enter the prayer and align in the row, as this phrase signals the prayer is about to start immediately.
Is the iqamah called outside the mosque or inside it?
It is usually called inside the mosque or the place of prayer itself, unlike the adhan which is raised for the general public to hear.