Sunnis state that the adhan was not written or said by the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, but by one of his Sahabah (his companions).
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Muhammad preferred the call better than the use of bells (as used by the Christians) and horns (as by the Jews).
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Following the conclusion of said debates, the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı) released an official mandate on July 18, 1932, announcing the decision to all the mosques across Turkey, and the practice was continued for a period of 18 years.
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The melody and additional lyrics (the words to the "Adhan" - or Islamic call to prayer - are used in the first half of the song) were written by Atlas and produced by Transglobal Underground for the Atlas' debut album Diaspora (1995).
There had been a tug of war between Sardar Arif Nakai of Wan Adhan Pattoki and Rana Phool Muhammad Khan of Bahi Pheru.