THIRD REMINDER. Yaumul Ahad, 29th day of RAJAB (Sunday, 15th April). ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF THE ATHAN(CALL FOR PRAYERS). BismilLahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Even though what the Minister of Ghana suggested about stopping the Athan is wrong, some of our reactions are even worse and unacceptable for Muslims to insult and curse others even if they insult us. Let's teach them the reason and importance of the Athan. First of all, it’s an invitation towards meeting with ALLAH, our CREATOR, i.e. SALAAH. It is more useful and effective way of encouraging others towards veneration of the Almighty as compared to ringing of bells and blowing horns which only cause noise. On the other hand, Adhan sounds highly meaningful as it contains language of glorifying the Lord and His Messenger. Saying “Allah is the Greatest” is to testify the Ultimate Power of the Creator of the Universe, Who controls every phenomenon happening in this world and heavens. Second phrase “There is none worthy of worship except Allah” fulfills the very first criterion of Muslim faith, i.e. to believe in One God`s Supremacy and comparing no one to HIM. After paying the Most Deserved Homage to Allah SWT, the Adhan follows up with bearing witness that Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam is the Messenger of the Exalted ONE which is also the necessary constituent of Islamic conviction. The expressions “Come to Salah” and “Come towards Success” are meant to inform the Muslims about Congregational Prayers as being the cause of one`s accomplishment in this world and hereafter. This is so because Adhan is the call towards Prayers, which in turn is the way of direct communication with ALLAH Almighty resulting in forgiveness of wrongdoings and attainment of many of God`s blessings. In the end, the name of Almighty Lord is again highly praised by repeating His Greatness and testifying that there is no one else praiseworthy as HIM. Adhan is a constant reminder for common people about Allah`s remembrance and a way of knowing that He is always there for us, and there is nobody else we could ask from. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said: “When Adhan for Salat is pronounced, the devil takes to his heels and breaks wind with noise so as not to hear the call. When the Adhan is finished, he returns. When the Iqamah is announced, he turns his back, and after it is finished, he returns again to distract the attention of one and makes him remember things which he does not recall in his mind before the Salat, and says `Remember this, and this,’ and thus causes one to forget how many Rak`at he performed.” (Bukhari and Muslim) This Hadith shows that Adhan is not any simple announcement; rather it is that powerful in its effect that Shaitaan (Satan) cannot bear hearing it as it contains the message about righteousness and leads one towards spirituality of heart and soul. Let's strive to share more knowledge about Islam to non Muslims and ignore their mockery and hatred due to their ignorance. May ALLAH keep guiding us all and increases us in beneficial knowledge. Aameen.