What are the differences between the Maaliki Math-hab and the Hanafi Math-hab regarding Athaan, Iqaamah, Witr, Qunoot, Tasleem and Thana?

Answer

Maaliki Math-hab: Athaan – Instead of 4 Takbeer, there are only two.

Tarjee' (i.e. reciting the Shahaadatain first silently, then loudly) is practised. If Tarjee' is omitted, it is Makrooh, but the Athaan remains valid. Niyyat is also Waajib. If the Athaan is proclaimed without niyyat, it will not be valid.

Iqaamah: The Takbeer is recited twice, and every other statement once.

Witr: Witr is only one raka't. Performing three raka'ts is Makrooh (not permissible). If one raka't is added, then although Makrooh, nevertheless, the Witr will be valid. If three raka'ts are performed, Witr will be baatil. There is no Qunoot in Witr.

Tasleem: It is preferable not to add 'Warah ma tullaah'. The Salaam s h o u l d e n d w i t h 'alaikum'. The Imaam and the Munfarid shall make only one Salaam to the right. It is called, Tasleematut Tahleel.

Qunoot: Qunoot is recited silently in the second raka't of Fajr before the Ruku'.

Thana/Iftitaah: Reciting it is Makrooh. They should not recite it.