Who added 2nd Azan for Friday prayers?

The second Azan for Jumuah prayer was added during the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (R.A). During the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the first two Caliphs—Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) and Hazrat Umar (R.A)—only one Azan was given for Friday prayers.

As Islam spread and the Muslim population increased, the cities, especially Madinah, became more populated. Hazrat Usman (R.A) noticed that many people were coming late to the mosque for Jumuah and missing the beginning of the sermon (Khutbah).

To solve this problem, he introduced a second Azan that was called earlier, outside the mosque, to alert people and give them time to prepare and arrive on time. This second Azan was not part of the original practice but was introduced as a necessary step to ensure more people could join the prayer on time.

This act was accepted by the companions of the Prophet and became a common practice in the Muslim Ummah. Today, you will hear two Azans in many mosques on Friday — one is the original Azan before the Khutbah and the second is the earlier Azan introduced by Hazrat Usman (R.A).

This change shows how Islamic leaders made wise decisions to help the community while staying within the teachings of Islam. It reflects the importance of being practical and adapting to new situations to keep the spirit of Islam alive in daily practices.