IQAAMAT

1. The "Iqaamah" is the call to gather the Jamaat (Congregation) for the Farz Salaat inside the Masjid.
2. The "Mukabbir" is the person who recites the Iqaamat.
3. The Iqaamat must be recited in a voice loud enough for the Jamaat to hear.
4. If you are reading the Farz Salaat alone it is necessary for you to recite the Iqaamat.
5. The words of the Iqaamat is the same as in the Azaan, except that the Mukabbir will read after the "Hayya alal-Falah": "Prayer has indeed begun." "Prayer has indeed begun."
6. The Mukabbir must not turn his face during "Hayya alas-Salaat" & "Hayya alal Falah."
7. The Mukabbir must not place his Shahaadat fingers in his ears during the Iqaamat but should stand with his arms at his side.
8. It is also Mustahab to remain sitting when the Iqaamat is being recited & to stand at the point when you hear "Hayya alal-Falah."