Sahih al-Bukhari is one of the most authentic and revered collections of hadith in Islam, compiled by Imam Muhammad ibn Isma’il al-Bukhari. It contains thousands of narrations meticulously verified and arranged by topic, covering beliefs, worship, ethics, law, and the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recognized for its rigorous criteria of authenticity, it holds a central place in Sunni scholarship and daily Islamic practice.

Book 10, Call to Prayer (Adhan), discusses the adhan, iqaamah, and related rulings for calling to the prayer.

Sahih al-Bukhari 613 (Book 10, Hadith 25)

Sahih al-Bukhari 613 (Book 10, Hadith 25) Narrated Malik bin Huwairith: I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) with some men from my tribe and stayed with him for twenty nights. He was kind and merciful to us. When he realized our longing for our families, he said to us, “Go back and stay with your […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 614 (Book 10, Hadith 26)

Sahih al-Bukhari 614 (Book 10, Hadith 26) Narrated Abu Dhar: We were in the company of the Prophet (ﷺ) on a journey and the Mu’adh-dhin wanted to pronounce the Adhan for the (Zuhr) prayer. The Prophet (ﷺ) said to him, “Let it become cooler.” Then he again wanted to pronounce the Adhan but the Prophet; […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 615 (Book 10, Hadith 27)

Sahih al-Bukhari 615 (Book 10, Hadith 27) Narrated Malik bin Huwairith: Two men came to the Prophet (ﷺ) with the intention of a journey. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When (both of) you set out, pronounce Adhan and then Iqama and the oldest of you should lead the prayer.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 616 (Book 10, Hadith 28)

Sahih al-Bukhari 616 (Book 10, Hadith 28) Narrated Malik: We came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and stayed with him for twenty days and nights. We were all young and of about the same age. The Prophet (ﷺ) was very kind and merciful. When he realized our longing for our families, he asked about our homes […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 617 (Book 10, Hadith 29)

Sahih al-Bukhari 617 (Book 10, Hadith 29) Narrated Nafi`: Once in a cold night, Ibn `Umar pronounced the Adhan for the prayer at Dajnan (the name of a mountain) and then said, “Pray at your homes”, and informed us that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to tell the Mu’adh-dhin to pronounce Adhan and say, “Pray at […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 618 (Book 10, Hadith 30)

Sahih al-Bukhari 618 (Book 10, Hadith 30) Narrated `Aun bin Abi Juhaifa: My father said, “I saw Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) at a place called Al-Abtah. Bilal came and informed him about the prayer and then came out with a short spear (or stick) and planted it in front of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) at Al-Abtah and […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 619 (Book 10, Hadith 31)

Sahih al-Bukhari 619 (Book 10, Hadith 31) Narrated `Aun bin Abi Juhaifa: My father said, “I saw Bilal turning his face from side to side while pronouncing the Adhan for the prayer.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَوْنِ بْنِ أَبِي جُحَيْفَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ رَأَى بِلاَلاً يُؤَذِّنُ فَجَعَلْتُ أَتَتَبَّعُ فَاهُ هَا هُنَا […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 620 (Book 10, Hadith 32)

Sahih al-Bukhari 620 (Book 10, Hadith 32) Narrated `Abdullah bin Abi Qatada: My father said, “While we were praying with the Prophet (ﷺ) he heard the noise of some people. After the prayer he said, ‘What is the matter?’ They replied ‘We were hurrying for the prayer.’ He said, ‘Do not make haste for the […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 621 (Book 10, Hadith 33)

Sahih al-Bukhari 621 (Book 10, Hadith 33) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “When you hear the Iqama, proceed to offer the prayer with calmness and solemnity and do not make haste. And pray whatever you are able to pray and complete whatever you have missed. حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، قَالَ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 622 (Book 10, Hadith 34)

Sahih al-Bukhari 622 (Book 10, Hadith 34) Narrated `Abdullah bin Abi Qatada: My father said. “Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, ‘If the Iqama is pronounced then do not stand for the prayer till you see me (in front of you).’ “ حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، قَالَ كَتَبَ إِلَىَّ يَحْيَى عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 623 (Book 10, Hadith 35)

Sahih al-Bukhari 623 (Book 10, Hadith 35) Narrated `Abdullah bin Abi Qatada: My father said, “Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, ‘If the Iqama is pronounced, then do not stand for the prayer till you see me (in front of you) and do it calmly.’ “ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ […]

Sahih al-Bukhari 624 (Book 10, Hadith 36)

Sahih al-Bukhari 624 (Book 10, Hadith 36) Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) went out (of the mosque) when the Iqama had been pronounced and the rows straightened. The Prophet (ﷺ) stood at his Musalla (praying place) and we waited for the Prophet (ﷺ) to begin the prayer with Takbir. He left and asked us […]