Hazrat Umar says that if I had the strength to call the adhan while having the responsibilities of the caliphate, I would certainly have given the adhan.

Hazrat Zadhan says that if people were to know the reward of the Adhan, they would try to attain it even by means of swords.

Hazrat Sa'd says that giving the call to prayer (adhan) is more beloved to me than Hajj, Umrah, and Jihad.

Hazrat Ka'b states that whoever gives the call to prayer (adhan), seventy good deeds are written for him, and whoever says the iqamah, this is even more virtuous.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, made this supplication: "O Allah! Guide the leaders to the straight path and forgive the muezzins."

Yahya narrates that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: If people knew what is in the call to prayer (adhan), they would run to it. He says that it was said: Strive to go for the call to prayer, but do not strive as much for leading the prayer (imamat).

Hasan says that the muezzin who gives the call to prayer with the intention of reward will be the first to be clothed on the Day of Resurrection.

Hazrat Muawiyah narrates that I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, say: The mu’adhdhins will have the longest necks on the Day of Resurrection.

Hasan says that on the Day of Resurrection, the righteous and sincere muezzins will be the first to be clothed.

It is narrated from Hazrat Zaid bin Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Bilal will be the leader of the mu’adhdhins on the Day of Resurrection, and only a believer will be behind him. Those who give the call to prayer will have elevated necks on the Day of Resurrection.