If you are living in a Muslim country, you have probably heard the word ‘Hayya Alal Falah’ in the Adhan. The Adhan is the call to prayer, which is significant in Islam, and ‘Hayya Alal Falah’ is one phrase from the Adhan that means come to success.
In this article, we will discuss the meaning and benefits of Hayya Alal Falah. We will also shed light on the response we should give upon hearing ‘Hayya Alal Falah’ in Adhan.
Hayya Alal Falah in Arabic
حَيًّ عَلى الفَلاحِ
Hayya Alal Falah — English Transliteration
Ḥayya ‘ala al-falāḥ
Hayya Alal Falah Meaning in Englsh
Hayya Alal Falah is part of the Adhan and means ‘come to success or come to salvation.’ Muslims in most Muslim countries hear this phrase five times a day. It is a reminder to succeed in this world and the world after this one, and we should answer it by offering Salah in the mosque. Here is the dua to enter masjid for those who don’t know.
What is the reply to Hayya Alal Falah?
When you hear muadhin reciting the adhan, you should reply by repeating it. However, when he says ‘Hayya Alal Falah’ or ‘Hayya Alas Salah’, we should say the following words.
لا حَوْلَ وَلا قُوَّةَ إِلا بِالله
La Hawla Wala Quwwata Illa Billah
There is no might nor power except with Allah.
Hadith: When he (the Mu’adhdhin) says: Come to prayer, one should make a response: There is no might and no power except with Allah. When he (the Mu’adhdhin) says: Come to salvation, one should respond: There is no might and no power except with Allah. —Sahih Muslim 385
Explanation: A Muslim who hears this phrase should respond with “La Hawla Wala Quwwata Illa Billah.” Secondly, the phrase “Hayya ‘Alas Salah” comes before it and should be replied to similarly. We have created a guide on the best dua after Adhan, which you should read.
What is the best dua after Adhan?
After listening to Adhan, we should recite this dua.
Allahumma Rabba hadhihi-dda` watit-tammah, was-salatil qa’imah, ati Muhammadan al-wasilata wal-fadilah, wa b`ath-hu maqaman mahmudan-il-ladhi wa`adtahu.
Translation: O Allah! Lord, of this perfect call (perfect by not ascribing partners to You) and of the regular prayer which is going to be established, give Muhammad the right of intercession and illustriousness and resurrect him to the best and the highest place in Paradise that You promised him (of).
Hadith: Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said, “Whoever after listening to the Adhan says, ‘Allahumma Rabba hadhihi-dda` watit-tammah, was-salatil qa’imah, ati Muhammadan al-wasilata wal-fadilah, wa b`ath-hu maqaman mahmudan-il-ladhi wa`adtahu’, then my intercession for him will be allowed on the Day of Resurrection”. —Sahih al-Bukhari 614
What is the meaning of Hayya Alas Salah?
Hayya Alas Salah means to come to Salah. The word is repeated twice in Adhan five times a day and is Allah’s call to his believers to offer Salah.
As Muslims, we should leave our work, jobs, etc., and answer Allah’s call. Allah writes our Rizq, wealth, money, and everything else, and we should trust him in every aspect of life. We should answer the call to prayer every time five times a day and obey Allah. Here is the dua for Rizq and wealth.
حَيًّ عَلى الصّلاة
Come to Salah (Prayer)
Wrap Up
So far, we have discussed the meaning of Hayya Alal Falah and Hayya Alas Salah. We have also discussed the benefits of these phrases and what our reply should be after heading Hayya Alal Falah.
We hope you will find this guide useful and will share this information with your friends and other Muslims.
What else should you know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
