Is it better to finish reading the book or to stop to listen to the Adhan, given that the Adhan cannot be heard clearly?
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Scholars have stated that if a person reciting the Qur’an hears the , they should pause their recitation to repeat the adhan, because this is an instance of prioritizing a less virtuous act for a sound reason. If this is established regarding the Book of Allah, then it applies even more so to other books.
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