Is it forbidden to call the Adhan with maqamat, by analogy to the prohibition of reciting the Qur’an with maqamat?
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The majority of scholars dislike the melodic recitation (talḥīn) and embellishment (taṭrīb) of the . Some even consider it invalid, especially if performed according to musical maqams, as this is closer to prohibition. It may even become prohibited if the embellishment becomes excessive.
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