Forgetting some of the wordings of the Adhan

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Q 3: What is the ruling if the Mu'adhin (caller to Prayer) forgets to say, "Al-Salah Khayrun mina-al-Nawm (Prayer is better than sleep)" in the Adhan (call to Prayer) of the Fajr (Dawn) Prayer?

A: If the Mu'adhin forgets a word from the Adhan then he remembers it while he is still announcing the Adhan, he should say the missed word and the following words of the Adhan. However, if he does not remember until some time later, he has to repeat the entire Adhan unless there is another Mu'adhin, for the Adhan is a collective obligation which is fulfilled by the Adhan of another Mu'adhin.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.