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The Muezzin is responsible for the Adhān, and the leader of the congregation is responsible for the Iqāmah

عن علي رضي الله عنه مرفوعاً: «المؤذن أملك بالأذان، والإمام أملك بالإقامة».

‘Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The Muezzin is responsible for the Adhān, and the leader of the congregation is responsible for the Iqāmah."

Ibn Abi Shaybah - Al-Bayhaqi - ‘Abdur-Razzaaq · hadeethenc:10633

Grading: Authentic hadith (as published by the source; the grader is not named)

Explanation from the source
The noble Hadīth explains that the Muezzin is more entitled to determine the time of calling the Adhān, and that the Imām is more entitled to determine the time of calling the Iqāmah.

Topics: The Azan and Iqaamah

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