Chapter on the Adhan and the Iqamah
The adhan is a confirmed sunnah, not an obligation. It is more emphatically prescribed for the inhabitants of towns—where governors, preachers, and regular congregations are found—than for travelers and those who have a legitimate excuse. The adhan is made only for the obligatory prayers; it is not given for a voluntary prayer, for any other recommended prayer, or for an obligatory prayer that is being made up outside its appointed time—such a prayer is begun with the iqamah alone. Nor is the adhan proclaimed for a prayer before