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Anas said, "Bilal was ordered to pronounce the wording of Adhan twice and of Iqama once only." The
sub narrator Isma`il said, "I mentioned that to Aiyub and he added (to that), "Except Iqama (i.e. Qadqamat-
is-salat which should be said twice).
Sahih al-Bukhari Book 10, Hadith 5
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When the number of Muslims increased they discussed the question as to how to know the time for
the prayer by some familiar means. Some suggested that a fire be lit (at the time of the prayer) and
others put forward the proposal to ring the bell. Bilal was ordered to pronounce the wording of Adhan
twice and of the Iqama once only.
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Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "When the Adhan is pronounced Satan takes to his heels and passes wind with
noise during his flight in order not to hear the Adhan. When the Adhan is completed he comes back
and again takes to his heels when the Iqama is pronounced and after its completion he returns again
till he whispers into the heart of the person (to divert his attention from his prayer) and makes him
remember things which he does not recall to his mind before the prayer and that causes him to forget
how much he has prayed."