Is it recommended to have more than two muezzins (callers to prayer)?

Chapter on Adhan

Al-Mughni

Book of Prayer

Book 3 · Issue 1 · Bab 3

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Primary text

It is not recommended to exceed two muezzins because the established practice from the Prophet, peace be upon him, was that he had two muezzins: Bilal and Ibn Umm Maktum.

Supporting text

It becomes permissible to have more than two muezzins if necessity demands it. Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, is narrated to have had four muezzins.