What is the meaning of "Hayya 'ala al-falah" (Hurry to success/salvation) in the Adhan (call to prayer)? Has a Prophetic hadith been narrated that explains it? And is the interpretation correct that states: "When he says 'Hayya 'ala al-salah' (Hurry to prayer), he is saying: Indeed, Allah the Almighty has established this religion for you, so establish it. And when he says 'Hayya 'ala al-falah', he is saying: Delve into mercy and take your shares of guidance"?
The meaning of "Hayya 'ala al-Salah" (Hasten to prayer) is come to prayer and approach it, and the meaning of "Hayya 'ala al-Falah" (Hasten to salvation) is come to triumph and salvation. It has been said that al-falah (salvation/triumph) means permanence, i.e., come to the means of permanence in Paradise. Al-Tibi explained the meaning of the two "Hayyalas" (calls to hasten) as an invitation to be present with one's face and inner self for guidance immediately, and to attain bliss in the afterlife.
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