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Islamic Glossary: Adhan

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Definition: (noun) the Islamic call to prayer

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Pronunciation: Athan where "th" is as in the English word "the"
Alternate Spellings: azan, athan
Examples:
When the adhan was called, the Muslims went to the masjed for prayer.
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