Muezzin Collection

The Call to Prayer - Constantinople
The Hodja upon the minaret calling the believers to prayer at Constantinople, Turkey

Half-length portrait of Georgian muezzin, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Half-length portrait of Georgian muezzin, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Inscribed on verso: Muezzin for Tiflis minaret

Full-length portrait of man, seated, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Full-length portrait of man, seated, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Inscribed on verso: Muezzin for manaret in Daghestan village

Two muezzin are calling the faithful to prayer from the top of a minaret Egypt. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

Portrait of a group of men singing religious songs in the holy Muslim city of Ajmer, state of Rajasthan India State of Rajasthan, Ajmer. Date of Photograph:1965

Two muezzin are calling the faithful to prayer from the top of a minaret
3572312 Two muezzin are calling the faithful to prayer from the top of a minaret by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); (add.info.: Egypt 1870-1880 ca. Photographer: Bonfils); Alinari Archives, Florence

Muezzin calling to Prayer (engraving)
3653643 Muezzin calling to Prayer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muezzin calling to Prayer)

Muezzin performing the call to prayer or adhan
Muezzin in turban and robes performing the call to prayer or adhan. Muezzin particolare. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Sketches in the Soudan (engraving)
1591115 Sketches in the Soudan (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Soudan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 May 1885)

Toulouse-Lautrec play acting as a muezzin. After a photograph by French photographer Maurice Guibert, 1856 - 1922, a friend of Toulouse-Lautrec

Beautiful small minaret from Eastern Turkey
A superb real photographic postcard depicting a beautiful small minaret from Eastern Turkey (exact location unknown) with a Muezzin heading up the ladder to announce The Adhan

The Voice From The Minaret by Robert Hichins
Promotional postcard for The Voice From The Minaret by Robert Hitchins. First produced at the Globe Theatre, 26th August 1919. Set in Damascas and Drobridge-on-Sea it is the story of unrequited love

Source Size = 3943 x 5025
Muezzin Calling to Prayer, 1870

Imam upon the minaret calling believers to prayer - Syria
The Imam the minaret calling the believers to prayer - Syria. Date: circa 1910s

Constantinople - Muezzin - Call to prayer in village of Rumeli Hisari

Turkey / Dardanelles 2 / 6
Dardanelles: Gallipoli, with a Muezzin calling the people to prayer

Muezzin Calling
The Muezzin calls the faithful to prayer from a minaret

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The muezzin, a prominent figure in the Islamic world, holds great significance in various cultures and regions. From Morocco's vibrant city of Casablanca to the enchanting streets of Constantinople, their melodic call to prayer resonates through minarets and echoes across landscapes. Intriguingly captured by Nasreddine Dinet, a French orientalist painter, we witness a muezzin summoning the faithful to prayer in a desert village. His artistry transports us back to 1918 when this scene unfolded before his eyes. Journeying further eastward brings us to Zanzibar, Tanzania. Here, celebrations marking the end of Ramadan fill the air with joyous melodies as muezzins unite communities during this auspicious time. Africa's rich tapestry is woven into these festivities that have endured since c. 1901. Perched atop minarets like guardians of faith, two muezzins beckon worshippers towards devotion. Their elevated position symbolizes their pivotal role as spiritual guides within Muslim communities worldwide. Historical engravings depict scenes from Alexandria and North Africa where dedicated muezzins diligently perform adhan—the call to prayer—reverberating through bustling cities and serene landscapes alike. Even amidst daily routines or on remote roadsides, Muslims find solace in their faith. A powerful image emerges—a Muslim man praying at a roadside site while heeding the melodious summons echoing nearby. As dawn breaks over North Africa's horizons, another day begins with an ethereal chant emanating from towering minarets—an unwavering reminder for Muslims to embrace spirituality throughout their lives. Lastly, lithographs capture scenes from Somaliland where preparations for an expedition are underway; yet amid turmoil and uncertainty lies unity found in prayers led by devoted muezzins who guide soldiers' hearts towards tranquility amidst chaos. Across continents and centuries past or present-day traditions endure, the muezzin's call transcends borders and languages.