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Indian Muezzin Passes Away While Giving Adhan at Kerala Mosque
Key Takeaways
- Abdul Latheef collapsed while delivering the adhan in Kerala.
- He was reciting the shahada when the incident occurred.
- Worshippers expressed condolences and prayers following his death.
A muezzin in India passed away on Tuesday after collapsing while delivering the adhan (Islamic call to prayer) at a mosque in the southern state of Kerala, according to accounts shared by local residents and worshippers.
The deceased, identified as Abdul Latheef, was reciting the shahada — the Islamic testimony of faith — during the call to prayer when he suddenly lost consciousness and fell, witnesses reported.
Videos and eyewitness reports circulating online showed him completing part of the adhan before collapsing inside the mosque. He was later declared dead, according to local reports.
News of the incident sparked an outpouring of sympathy and prayers on social media, with many describing his passing while calling worshippers to prayer as a poignant and memorable moment.
Indian Muezzin Passes Away While Giving Adhan at Kerala Mosque
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