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adhan in Malay

azan

/ɑːˈðɑːn/

adhan in Malay: azan, bang. In English, adhan means the call to prayer, usually recited by a muezzin before each of the five obligatory daily prayers.

Malay words for adhan

(Islam) the call to prayer
azan, bang

English meaning of adhan

  1. noun The call to prayer, usually recited by a muezzin before each of the five obligatory daily prayers.

Full definition of adhan

adhan in a sentence

  • If one were to pray alone and cannot hear the adhan from a nearby mosque, then giving both the adhan and iqamah is Sunnah (recommended).

adhan in other languages

Questions about adhan in Malay

What is the meaning of adhan in Malay?
Adhan in Malay is azan, bang.
Apakah maksud adhan dalam bahasa Melayu?
Adhan: azan, bang.
What does adhan mean in English?
Adhan means the call to prayer, usually recited by a muezzin before each of the five obligatory daily prayers.

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