On The Call To Prayer.

The Structure & Significance of the Adhan (Athaan) in Relation to Psychosociocultural Wellness & Kundalini Yoga + Meditation.

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The Adhan (Athaan) is more than just a call to prayer — it is a sonic ritual, a nervous system regulator, and an energetic shift that signals devotion, discipline, and divine connection. Lasting 2 to 3 minutes, it is a rhythmic sound current, breath-based practice that aligns deeply with Kundalini Yoga, psychosociocultural wellness, and embodied healing.

Structure of the Adhan

The Adhan consists of 15 phrases, each recited in a melodic, rhythmic pattern:

1. Allahu Akbar (God is the Greatest) — 4x
2. Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah (I bear witness that there is no god but Allah) — 2x
3. Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasul Allah (I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah) — 2x
4. Hayya ‘ala as-Salah (Come to prayer) — 2x
5. Hayya ‘ala al-Falah (Come to success) — 2x
6. Allahu Akbar (God is the Greatest) — 2x
7. La ilaha illa Allah (There is no god but Allah) — 1x

For Fajr (dawn prayer), an additional phrase is included:
8. As-Salatu khayrun min an-nawm (Prayer is better than sleep) — 2x