- Iqama
The word "iqama" ( _ar. إقامة) refers to the second call to Islamic Prayer, given immediately before the prayer begins. Generally speaking, the iqama is given more quickly and in a more monotone fashion, as compared to the
adhan . It differs from the first call to prayer, theadhan in only one place (line 6, below):It should be noted that according to
Hanafi school of thought, similar toShia Muslims, the content of the Iqama is the same as theAdhan i.e. the number of times the lines are recited are the same, but with 'Stand for prayer' read twice after 'Come to salvation'.hia Iqama:
After "I assert that Muhammad is the Messenger of God",
Shia Muslims may recite: "Ashahadu anaAli yunWali Allah " (I assert that Ali is the vicegerent of God). And after "Come to salvation", "Haya Ala Khairil Amal" (Come to the best deed) is recited.*The line "I bear witness that Ali is the vicegerent of God" is preferable and, although not mandatory, most Shia recite it. Phrases like "Ameer-ul-Mu'mineen" (The commander of the faithful), "wa abna'unhu al-ma'soomeen hujjaju Allah" (and his infallible sons are the proofs of God), may be added to the end of that line.
External links
* [http://www.al-islam.org/encyclopedia/chapter7/4.html Call for prayers according to the five school of thought: A Shi'ite Encyclopedia]
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