The Complete Spiritual Guide: How to Respond to the Azan Like the Prophet ﷺ
“Did you know? Every time you ignore the Azan reply, a spiritual door CLOSES. But there’s one phrase—when whispered—unlocks Barakah even in sleep…”
The Secret Power of Responding to Azan
The Adhan (Azan) is not merely a call to prayer – it’s a divine invitation from Allah Himself. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “When you hear the Mu’adhdhin (caller to prayer), repeat what he says, then send blessings upon me, for whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send ten blessings upon him.” (Muslim)
This sacred call contains profound spiritual benefits that most Muslims miss. By properly responding to the Azan, you unlock:
- ✓ Forgiveness of sins – Your past mistakes wiped clean
- ✓ Angels recording 10x rewards – For every word you repeat
- ✓ Guaranteed Prophet’s intercession – On Judgment Day
- ✓ Divine blessings in your home – Barakah in time and provision
The Complete Azan Response Guide
Here’s the exact way to respond to each phrase of the Azan as taught by the Prophet ﷺ:
When You Hear:
اللهُ أَكْبَرُ اللهُ أَكْبَرُ
You Respond:
اللهُ أَكْبَرُ اللهُ أَكْبَرُ
Meaning: “Allah is the Greatest” – Affirming Allah’s supreme majesty above all creation.
When You Hear:
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ
You Respond:
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ
Meaning: “I bear witness there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah” – Renewing your testimony of faith.
When You Hear:
أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَّسُولُ اللهِ
You Respond:
أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَّسُولُ اللهِ
Meaning: “I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah” – Affirming your allegiance to the Prophet’s ﷺ guidance.
When You Hear:
حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلَاةِ
You Respond:
لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ
Meaning: “There is no power nor strength except with Allah” – Acknowledging your complete dependence on Allah to answer this call.
When You Hear:
حَيَّ عَلَى الْفَلَاحِ
You Respond:
لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ
Meaning: “There is no power nor strength except with Allah” – Recognizing only Allah can grant true success.
The Life-Changing Duas After Azan
After completing your response to the Azan, the Prophet ﷺ taught these powerful supplications:
1. The Testimony of Faith
وَأَنَا أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ
وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
رَضِيتُ بِاللهِ رَبًّا، وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولًا، وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا
Translation: “I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Muhammad as my Messenger, and Islam as my religion.”
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever says this after the Azan will have his sins forgiven.” (Muslim)
2. The Prophetic Blessing
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
Translation: “O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent prayers upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.”
For every blessing you send, Allah sends ten blessings upon you in return!
3. The Golden Supplication
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ
وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ
آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ
وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَحْمُودًا الَّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ
Translation: “O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer, grant Muhammad the Wasilah (highest station in Paradise) and superiority, and raise him to the Praised Station that You have promised him.”
The Prophet ﷺ promised: “Whoever says this after the Azan will have my intercession on Judgment Day.” (Bukhari)
The Divine Opportunity Between Azan and Iqamah
The Prophet ﷺ revealed an incredible secret: “Supplication between the Azan and Iqamah is never rejected.” (Tirmidhi)
This is your golden moment to ask Allah for:
- ✓ Guidance for your children
- ✓ Healing from illnesses
- ✓ Relief from debts
- ✓ Barakah in your provision
Final Spiritual Advice
Imam al-Ghazali (rahimahullah) advised: “When you hear the Azan, imagine it’s the call on Judgment Day. If you respond eagerly now, your call then will be gentle.”
Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah) noted: “If your heart leaps with joy at the Azan in this world, only bliss will accompany your call in the Hereafter.”
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
“Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing.” (Quran 2:127)
“What if your last Azan response was your key to Jannah?”