Iqamah (Second Call to Prayer)
The second call to prayer, recited just before the prayer begins.
Iqamah (Arabic: إقامة) is the second call to prayer, recited immediately before the obligatory prayer begins. While the adhan announces that the prayer time has arrived, the iqamah signals that the prayer is now starting.
The iqamah is similar in wording to the adhan, but is recited more quickly and with the addition of "Qad qamatis-salah" (The prayer has begun). In most schools of law, each phrase is said only once (unlike the adhan, where some phrases are repeated).
It is recommended to have a short pause between the adhan and iqamah, so people can prepare for prayer with wudu and come to the mosque. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Between the adhan and iqamah there is a prayer" — this refers to sunnah prayers that are performed between the two calls.
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A special dhikr consisting of 34+33+33 repetitions, taught by the Prophet to his daughter Fatimah.
Sunan Abu Dawud (Abu Dawud's Hadith Collection)
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A specially recommended prayer prayed between Maghrib and Isha in Shia Islam.
Minbar (Pulpit)
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Mustahab (Recommended)
Actions that are recommended but not obligatory, and that give extra reward.