WHY DO MUSLIMS TAKE THE NAME OF EMPEROR AKBAR WHILE CALLING PEOPLE TO PRAY?

1. Non Muslim misunderstand that Emperor Akbar’s name is taken in Adhaan
There was a conference in Kerala, a non-Muslim minister spoke in his 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.

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.

4. Adhaan Is An Internations Anthem Of Muslims
An International anthem of some more than 1000 million Muslims of the world.Adhaan which is given
to call people to Salah(praying) for five time in a day, and its(Adhaan) same and exactly given throughout
the world. This means in English.

“Allah is Greatest.
Allah is Greatest
I bear witness that there is no other object of worship but Allah.
I bear witness that there is no other object of worship but Allah.
I bear witness that Mohammed is the Messenger of Allah.
I bear witness that Mohammed is the Messenger of Allah.

Come to prayer.
Come to prayer.
Come to Success.
Come to Success.
Allah is Greatest.
Allah is Greatest.
There is no other object of worship but Allah.”