Ruling on Paying a Muezzin: A Comprehensive Fiqh Analysis from Asna al-Matalib

Open classical Arabic fiqh manuscript next to a mosque financial ledger, tasbih, and kufi on a wooden desk.

The issue of providing a salary or financial compensation for a muezzin (the one who calls to prayer) frequently becomes a heated topic during mosque committee (DKM) meetings. On one hand, there is a strong desire to have someone who performs the adhan sincerely, seeking only the pleasure of Allah. On the other hand, a … Read more