Azaan is among the salient features of the Deen of Islam. Islam has afforded great honor to all those who call out the azaan, inviting people towards salaah. On the day of Qiyaamah, people will admire those who used to call out the azaan in the world on account of their esteemed position and lofty status in the Hereafter. Numerous Ahaadith highlight the great virtues and immense rewards in store for those who call out the azaan.

Virtues of the Muazzin

• The position of the Mu’azzin on the day of Qiyaamah.

عن معاوية رضي الله عنه قال : سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول : المؤذنون أطول الناس أعناقا يوم القيامة (صحيح مسلم #387)

Hazrat Mu‘aawiyah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Verily the mu’azzins will have the “longest necks” on the Day of Qiyaamah.”

In this Hadith, the literal meaning is not intended. Rather, the meaning of having “long necks” is that they will occupy distinct positions of honor.