Muazzin (Noun)
Meaning
The Muslim official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The muazzin climbed the narrow stairs to the minaret, preparing to call the faithful to prayer.
- At dawn, the muazzin's powerful voice echoed across the rooftops, summoning the city's Muslims to morning prayer.
- As the sun began to set, the muazzin took his position in the minaret, ready to issue the evening call to prayer.
- The young boy dreamed of becoming a muazzin one day, with a voice that would fill the hearts of the faithful with devotion.
- In every mosque, the muazzin plays a vital role, serving not only as the caller to prayer, but also as a guardian of Islamic tradition.