Common questions asked by Hindus about Islam
Q7. Taking name of emperor akbar
in adhaan?
Question:
Why do
Muslims take the name of Emperor Akbar while calling people to pray?
Answer:
1. Non
Muslim misunderstand that Emperor Akbar’s name is taken in Adhaan
Once,
when I attended a conference in Kerala, a non-Muslim minister spoke just before
my speech. He was highlighting the achievements of the Indian Muslims and their
role in the progress of India. He said that amongst the Indian kings, the
greatest was Emperor Akbar. No wonder the Muslims take his name five times a
day, while calling people to pray. During my speech however, I clarified this
misconception.
2. The
‘Akbar’ word of the Adhaan has nothing to do with Emperor Akbar
The
word ‘Akbar’ mentioned in the Adhaan which is given to call people to pray has nothing
to do with Emperor Akbar of India. The words in the Adhaan were used centuries before
the birth of Emperor Akbar.
3. ‘Akbar’
means ‘Great’
The
Arabic word ‘Akbar’ means ‘great’. When we say ‘Allahu Akbar’ in the Adhaan we proclaim
that ‘Allah is Great’ or ‘Allah is the Greatest’ and we call people to worship
the one and only Allah who is the Greatest.
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