Why do Muslims take the name of Emperor Akbar while calling people to pray?
1. Non Muslim misunderstand that Emperor Akbars name is taken in Adhaan Once, when I attended a conference in Kerala, a non-Muslim minister spoke just before my 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. During my speech however, I clarified this misconception. 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.
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