What is the correct Adhan for Friday prayer, and is it permissible for one mosque to differ from the rest of the mosques in the timing of the first Adhan, such that it is 10 minutes before the Dhuhr Adhan, while other mosques call the Adhan at the time of the Dhuhr Adhan? And is it permissible to play Quran recitation through loudspeakers five minutes before the Fajr Adhan?

The time for the first Adhan (definition) (call to prayer) for Friday prayer is broad. The purpose is for the Adhan to be made a sufficient time before the Khatib (preacher) ascends the minbar, allowing people to prepare and attend. Most scholars are of the opinion that the first Adhan should be made after the time for the prayer has begun, while some others hold that it can be made before the time begins.

The Khatib should not go against the practice of the people in his town to avoid discord and disagreement. If they follow the view of the majority and make the first Adhan after the time has begun, then he should act accordingly.

The ruling on playing the Quran before the Fajr Adhan is explained in Fatwa (definition) no. 115543.