What does Al-dʿwa al-tama mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-dʿwa al-tama (دعوة التامة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-dʿwa al-tama

Al-dʿwa al-tama according to Mu'jam al-Mustalahat al-Fiqhiyya

It is the call of the adhan, so named for its completeness and the greatness of its station. Al-Khattabi said in "Shane ad-dua" that it is described as perfect because it mentions Allah the Most High, by whom one is called to His obedience; such things deserve perfection, unlike other worldly matters.

Al-dʿwa al-tama according to Al-Qamus al-Fiqhi

The call of the adhan, so named for its completeness, the greatness of its station, and its freedom from the deficiency afflicting others. In the noble hadith: "O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and the established prayer, grant Muhammad the intercession and the excellence, and raise him to the praised station You promised him".

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