Iqamah إِقَامَة
The call made immediately before a congregational prayer, announcing that it is about to start.
- Arabic
- إِقَامَة
- Transliteration
- Iqamah
- Meaning
- Second call to prayer
- Topic
- Worship & practice
About Iqamah
The iqamah uses wording similar to the adhan but is shorter and adds the phrase that the prayer has been established. Worshippers stand in rows when it is called. The adhan gives notice of the time, while the iqamah gives notice that the prayer is starting now.
See also
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