Replying to the Azaan after the Azaan has completed

Q. Can I reply to the Azaan after the Muazzin has completed the Azaan? I forget to reply to the Azaan during the Azaan.

A. It is Mustahab (preferred) to reply to the Azaan even if the Azaan had terminated, provided that a long duration had not lapsed. (Al-Bahur-Raaiq 1/274)

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Mufti Ismaeel Bassa

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