Explaining the Meanings of the Adhan


God is Great, God is Great, God is Great, God is Great


1. God is Great


"Allah" is the name of the true God, the One and Only, who neither begets nor is begotten, and is the Creator of the heavens and the earth.


As for the phrase "God is Great," it means that God is greater than everything and is too sublime to be attributed with anything that is incongruous with His majesty and perfection.


This phrase reminds Muslims that nothing in this life should distract them from their Creator, and that man must live his life according to God's will and law, not according to his own whims and desires.


God is greater than everything in this world and greater than every tyrannical or oppressive creature, no matter how powerful or powerful they are.

I bear witness that there is no god but God. I bear witness that there is no god but God.


2. I bear witness that there is no god but God.


This is the first testimony of faith, and it is the foundation of faith in Islam. It means that there is no true deity worthy of worship except God alone.


This testimony includes:


Tawhid: Belief in one God, who has no partner, no offspring, and no equal.


Rejection of polytheism: Denial of all idols and gods created by humans.


This testimony is the core message of all prophets, from Abraham, Moses, and Jesus to Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon them.

I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God. I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God.


3. I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God.


This is the second testimony, without which human faith is invaluable. Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was sent by God as the Seal of the Prophets and Messengers. Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, did not claim divinity; rather, he was a servant and messenger of God.


The greatest evidence of his prophethood is the Holy Qur'an, the preserved book, unparalleled in its eloquence, rulings, and guidance, which challenged humanity to produce even a single surah like it, but they failed throughout the years and to this day, and humanity remains incapable of doing so.


The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is a messenger sent by God to bring people back to monotheism, as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them) did before him.

Hayya ala al-Salat Hayya ala al-Salat (Let's pray) (Come to prayer)


3. Hayya ala al-Salat (Let's pray) (Come to prayer)


A call to prayer that invites people to prayer, a direct connection between the servant and his Lord.


Prayer is not just a ritual; it is a way of life that nourishes the soul, instills discipline, and strengthens faith.


Muslims perform five daily prayers, following the example of the prophets, to remain in constant communion with God.


This call urges people to abandon worldly concerns and turn to the source of tranquility and guidance.

Hayya ala al-Falah Hayya ala al-Falah ( Come to success )


4. Hayya ala al-Falah ( Come to success )


Falah in Arabic means true success, victory, and eternal happiness.


True success does not lie in wealth or status, but in gaining God's pleasure, attaining Paradise, and escaping Hellfire. This is because the one who prays will enter Paradise, God willing, and remain there forever. The call to prayer means: Come to prayer, which is the cause of success.


Islam teaches us that true happiness is achieved by worshipping God and following His commands, not by following desires.

This call tells man: Come to the path that leads to peace of heart, purity of soul, and happiness in this world and the hereafter.

God is Great, God is Great, there is no god but God


6. Concluding with Takbir and Tawhid


The call to prayer concludes with the repetition of "God is Great" and the affirmation of "There is no god but God"—a gentle invitation to remember who we are, where our path lies, and who deserves to be turned to with all love and submission. Tawhid grants man inner peace, a lofty goal, and a deep sense of contentment and reassurance.

In conclusion, the call to prayer is not merely a call to prayer; it is a call to life in its truest sense.


It is a message repeated in mosques five times a day, whispering in the ears of hearts: God is near, peace is possible, and the path to success begins with a sincere prostration.