Iqama or Iqamah is the second call to Islamic prayer, given immediately before prayer begins. It is recited by a caller, usually the muezzin in a mosque, after the first call to prayer, which is called the Adhan. The Iqama is a shorter version of the Adhan and is intended to draw the attention of those already in the mosque, rather than to remind those outside the mosque to come in. The phrases of the Iqama and the Adhan are the same, though there are variations among sects in the preferred number of repetitions of the phrases. The Iqama is recited rapidly and in a low, monotone voice. During the recitation of the Iqama, the fingers are not raised so as to touch the ears as is done in Adhan; instead, the arms are left hanging straight by one’s sides. The sentence, "Assalatu khairum-minan-naum" is not recited in the Iqama. The Iqama is recited to indicate that the Imam has taken his place facing towards the Ka‘bah and is ready to begin the prayer.