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− (Bukhari Kitabul Adhan Bab Du‘a’ ‘inan Nida’) − − − − − − − There is a short interval between the Call to Prayer and the Prayer service, which gives the worshippers time to prepare for the service, to proceed to the mosque, offer some optional Prayers and to spend time in the remembrance of Allah. The service is led by one of the congregation, − preferably the one who possesses the best understanding of the Holy Qur’an. There is no priesthood or anything corresponding to ordination or − taking Holy Orders in Islam. Every Muslim is, or should be competent to − lead a congregation in the Prayer service. Everyone is expected to acquaint with the rudiments of the faith, its doctrines and teaching. Women can lead Prayer for women only. Iqamat − When the Prayer service is about to commence, and the (The Imam − person who leads the Prayer) stands in his place in front of the congregation, the repeats the i. e. , Call to Prayer is Mu’adhdhin Iqamat, − repeated in a low tone, with the addition of the following words: Ñ̼v»A O¿B³ f³ È å Ð ì ê ä ä æ ä qad qamatisslah − ± ± − Prayer is ready The sentences of the Adhan are repeated once and qad qamatisslah − − ± ± − is recited twice after saying hayya ‘alalfalah. This is known as Iqamat. ± − ± − (Musnad Ahmad, p 2/87) ± 93