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What is the person who calls the Adhan (call to prayer) called?

AMuezzin (Mu'adhdhin)
BImam
CKhatib
DQari

Explanation

  • The Muezzin, also written Mu’adhdhin, is the person who gives the Adhan to announce the prayer time.
  • Hazrat Bilal (RA) was the first Muezzin of Islam.
  • Option B Imam leads the congregation in prayer, which is a separate duty from calling it.
  • Option C Khatib delivers the sermon, especially the Friday Khutbah.
  • The shorter call given immediately before the prayer starts is the Iqamah, not the Adhan.
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