Turning the head when calling the adhaan

Reference: Sharh ‘Umdatil-Fiqh – Tape No.8, Question No.10

Question: Is it permissible to turn [one’s head] right [a little] when saying « حي على الصلاة », and left [a little] when saying « حي على الفلاح »?

Response: Yes, turning [one’s head a little] when saying « حي على الصلاة », and when saying « حي على الفلاح » [is permissible].


Translation originally published on 28 August, 2017.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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