Learn to Pray (Salah)

Step-by-step guide to performing the daily Islamic prayer

Prayer Steps

  1. Intention (Niyyah): Mentally prepare and know which prayer you're about to perform. Intention
  2. Takbir: Raise both hands and say "Allahu Akbar" (God is Great). Takbir
  3. Standing (Qiyam): Recite Al-Fatiha and another Surah. Standing (Qiyam)
  4. Ruku: Bow and say “Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem” three times. Ruku
  5. Standing after Ruku: Say “Sami Allahu liman hamidah” then “Rabbana lakal hamd.” Standing after Ruku
  6. Sujood: Prostrate and say “Subhana Rabbiyal A’la” three times. Sujood
  7. Sitting and Second Sujood: Sit and then prostrate again. Sitting and Second Sujood
  8. Tashahhud and Ending: After final sitting, recite the Tashahhud and conclude with "Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah" to both sides. Tashahhud and Ending

It's recommended to start learning with the 2-unit (rak'ah) prayer, like Fajr.



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