May Adhan Be Recited In Languages Other Than Arabic?

May adhan be recited in languages other than Arabic?

Adhan, whose words are based on the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (saw), is an indicator of the existence and identity of Muslims anywhere in the world. There is a tradition and a consensus of 15 centuries to recite adhan in the same way revealed to Prophet Muhammad (saw) and practised in his period. As the main objective of adhan is to inform people of the start of prayer time and deliver this invitation to all Muslims who speak different languages, this is only possible by addressing to their common conscience, which can only be implemented by recitation with its original wording in Arabic language (Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, II, 185). Therefore, it is not permissible to recite adhan in another language other than its original form.

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWAS