Calling out “as-ṣalāh, as-ṣalāh” before true dawn

Question

In our area during Ramadan, at suḥūr time, before true dawn (ṣubḥ ṣādiq), the mu’adhdhin climbs the minaret and calls out “as-ṣalāh, as-ṣalāh.” Is this permissible?

Answer

This practice is not established. It should be discontinued.

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