If you follow the Hanafi or Shi’a school of Islam, you’ll typically recite this 4 times instead of 2.

If you’re a Hanafi or Shi’a, recite this line twice.

If you’re a Hanafi or Shi’a, say this twice.

Say this line twice if you’re Hanafi or Shi’a.

Recite this twice if you’re Hanafi or Shi’a. Sometimes “hayya” is interpreted as “rush,” so this line may also be understood as “Rush to success. ”

This line is sometimes interpreted as “Prayer has begun. ” Typically, you don’t recite line word if you aren’t the person calling the Iqama.

You honor Allah at both the beginning and the end of the Iqama.

Don’t repeat the line “Qad qaamati Salaah, Qad qaamati Salaah” unless it’s traditional in your mosque. Typically, only the person leading the Iqama says this line, which means “Prayer is to begin. ” Your congregation may only repeat the Athan. If so, don’t recite the Iqama along with the caller.

If someone else is praying with you, it’s best to recite the Iqama, even if it’s just 1 other person. In that case, the most knowledgeable follower should lead the prayer. Traditionally, a male will lead the Iqama if both men and women are present.

If you follow the Maliki school, pause between the verses of the Iqama, which slows down your prayer.