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Learn to Pray (Salah)
Step-by-step guide to performing the daily Islamic prayer
Prayer Steps
Intention (Niyyah):
Mentally prepare and know which prayer you're about to perform.
Takbir:
Raise both hands and say "Allahu Akbar" (God is Great).
Standing (Qiyam):
Recite Al-Fatiha and another Surah.
Ruku:
Bow and say “Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem” three times.
Standing after Ruku:
Say “Sami Allahu liman hamidah” then “Rabbana lakal hamd.”
Sujood:
Prostrate and say “Subhana Rabbiyal A’la” three times.
Sitting and Second Sujood:
Sit and then prostrate again.
Tashahhud and Ending:
After final sitting, recite the Tashahhud and conclude with "Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah" to both sides.
It's recommended to start learning with the 2-unit (rak'ah) prayer, like Fajr.
Watch Step-by-Step Salah Tutorial