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Fatwa Answer

Question ID: 695 Category: Knowledge
Zikr/Dhikr During Azan

Asalamualaikum.

Hazrat, is it sinful for one to be continuing to recite Qur’an or engaging in dhikir whilst Adaan is being performed?

الجواب وبالله التوفيق

It is permissible to continue reading Quran or perform zikr while the azan is going on.  However, it is preferred and liked to stop, listen to the azan and respond to the azan.

 

ولو کان فی القراءۃ ینبغی أن یقضع و یشتغل بالاشماء والاجاریۃ (ہندیہ، ص 57، ج1

واللہ اعلم بالصواب