The five daily prayers step by step, for men and women, with each position illustrated, the audio of every formula and the view of your school.
Choose the prayer: the guide shows the right number of rak‘ahs (units), what is recited aloud or silently, and walks you through position after position. Perform wudu first.
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Prayer
By default, the school most followed by readers of this language; the views of the other schools remain visible.
The steps
1Get readyWudu done, body covered, clean place, facing the qibla, at the time of the prayer.
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Before praying: be in a state of purity (wudu, or ghusl if needed), have a clean body, clothes and place, cover your body (for a man at least from the navel to the knees), face the qibla, and make sure the time of the prayer has begun.
Before praying, do your wudu and turn towards the Kaaba.
A woman covers her whole body except the face and hands (the feet depending on the school), with loose clothing that does not show the skin.
Raise your hands, palms towards the qibla, and say “Allahu akbar”. This opening takbir starts the prayer: no more talking or looking around; your gaze rests on the place of prostration.
Raise your hands and say “Allahu akbar”.
A woman raises her hands to shoulder height.
Takbir
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allāhu akbarAllahu akbar
Allah is the Greatest.
According to the Hanafi school
A man raises his hands to his ears, thumbs near the earlobes.
According to the Maliki school
The hands are raised to the shoulders.
According to the Shafi‘i school
The hands are raised to the shoulders, fingertips level with the ears.
According to the Hanbali school
The hands are raised to the shoulders.
The views of the four schools
Hanafi Condition
A man raises his hands to his ears, thumbs near the earlobes.
Maliki Obligatory (fard)
The hands are raised to the shoulders.
Shafi‘i Pillar (rukn)
The hands are raised to the shoulders, fingertips level with the ears.
Subḥānaka l-lāhumma wa bi-ḥamdik, wa tabāraka smuka wa taʿālā jadduka wa lā ilāha ghayrukSubhanaka l-lahumma wa bi-hamdik, wa tabaraka smuka wa ta‘ala jadduka wa la ilaha ghayruk
How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You. Blessed be Your name, and lofty is Your position and none has the right to be worshipped except You.
Wajjahtu wajhī li-l-ladhī faṭara s-samāwāti wa l-arḍ, ḥanīfan wa mā anā min al-mushrikīn. inna ṣalātī wa nusukī wa maḥyāya wa mamātī li-l-lāhi rabbi l- ʿālamīn, lā sharīka lah. wa bi-dhālika umirtu wa anā min al-muslimīn. Allāhumma anta l-malik. lā ilāha illā ant. anta rabbī wa anā ʿabduk. ẓalamtu nafsī wa ʿtaraftu bi-dhanbī. fa-ghfir-lī dhunūbī jamīʿā, innahu lā yaghfiru dh-dhunūba illā ant. wa hdinī li-aḥsani l-akhlāq, lā yahdī li-aḥsanihā illā ant. wa ṣrif ʿannī sayyiʾahā, lā yaṣrif ʿannī sayyiʾahā illā ant. labbayka wa saʿdayk. wa l-khayru kulluhu bi-yadayka wa sh-sharru laysa ilayk. tabārakta wa ta‘ālayt. astaghfiruka wa atūbu ilaykWajjahtu wajhi li-l-ladhi fatara s-samawati wa l-ard, hanifan wa ma ana min al-mushrikin. inna salati wa nusuki wa mahyaya wa mamati li-l-lahi rabbi l- ‘alamin, la sharika lah. wa bi-dhalika umirtu wa ana min al-muslimin. Allahumma anta l-malik. la ilaha illa ant. anta rabbi wa ana ‘abduk. zalamtu nafsi wa ‘taraftu bi-dhanbi. fa-ghfir-li dhunubi jami‘a, innahu la yaghfiru dh-dhunuba illa ant. wa hdini li-ahsani l-akhlaq, la yahdi li-ahsaniha illa ant. wa srif ‘anni sayyi’aha, la yasrif ‘anni sayyi’aha illa ant. labbayka wa sa‘dayk. wa l-khayru kulluhu bi-yadayka wa sh-sharru laysa ilayk. tabarakta wa ta‘alayt. astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk
(I have turned my face sincerely towards He who has brought forth the heavens and the Earth and I am not of those who associate (others with Allah). Indeed my prayer, my sacrifice, my life and my death are for Allah, Lord of the worlds, no partner has He, with this I am commanded and I am of the Muslims. O Allah, You are the Sovereign, none has the right to be worshipped except You. You are my Lord and I am Your servant, I have wronged my own soul and have acknowledged my sin, so forgive me all my sins for no one forgives sins except You. Guide me to the best of characters for none can guide to it other than You, and deliver me from the worst of characters for none can deliver me from it other than You. Here I am, in answer to Your call, happy to serve you. All good is within Your hands and evil does not stem from You. I exist by your will and will return to you. Blessed and High are You, I seek Your forgiveness and repent unto You.)(Allah does not create pure evil which does not have any good or contain any benefit, wisdom or mercy at all, nor does He punish anyone without having commited a sin. Something can be good in terms of its creation when viewed in a particular perspective and at the same time be evil when viewed in another way. Allah created the devil and by him, He tests His servants, so there are those who hate the devil, fight him and his way and they stand at enmity towards him and his followers and there are others who are at allegiance with the devil and follow his steps. So evil exists in His creatures by His will and wisdom, not in His actions or act of creating.)
6Seek refuge from SatanSilently say “A‘udhu billahi mina sh-shaytani r-rajim”.
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Before al-Fatiha, silently say “A‘udhu billahi mina sh-shaytani r-rajim”. “When you recite the Quran, seek refuge in Allah from Satan the accursed” (16:98).
Seeking refuge (isti‘adha)
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Aʿūdhu bi-llāhi mina sh-shayṭāni r-rajīmA‘udhu bi-llahi mina sh-shaytani r-rajim
In the name of Allāh, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. [All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
[All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
Saying “Allahu akbar”, bow: hands on your knees with the fingers spread, back straight and head in line with your back. Stay still for a moment and say “Subhana rabbiya l-‘azim” three times.
Bend down, hands on your knees and your back straight, and say “Subhana rabbiya l-‘azim” three times.
In your school, the hands are raised with “Allahu akbar” before bowing.
A woman bows a little less and keeps her arms close to her body.
سُبْحانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ. ثلاث مرَّاتٍ.
Subḥāna rabbiya l-ʿaẓīmSubhana rabbiya l-‘azim
How perfect my Lord is, The Supreme.’(three times)
Saying “Allahu akbar”, go down into prostration: forehead and nose, palms, knees and toes touch the ground (“on seven bones”), fingers towards the qibla, forearms raised. Say “Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la” three times.
Put your forehead, nose, hands, knees and toes on the ground, and say “Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la” three times.
A woman draws herself together — elbows against her sides, stomach close to her thighs.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الأَعْلَى ثلاث مرَّاتٍ.
-“Subḥāna rabbiya l-aʿla-“Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la
How perfect my Lord is, The Most High.’(three times)
In the name of Allāh, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. [All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
[All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
Allāhumma iyyāka naʿbud, wa laka nuṣallī wa nasjud, wa ilayka nasʿā wa naḥfid, narjū raḥmataka wa nakhshā ʿadhābak, inna ʿadhābaka bi-l-kāfirīna mulḥaq. Allāhumma innā nastaʿīnuka wa nastaghfiruk, wa nuthnī ʿalayka l-khayra wa lā nakfuruk, wa nuʾminu bika, wa nakhḍaʿu lak, wa nakhlaʿu man yakfurukAllahumma iyyaka na‘bud, wa laka nusalli wa nasjud, wa ilayka nas‘a wa nahfid, narju rahmataka wa nakhsha ‘adhabak, inna ‘adhabaka bi-l-kafirina mulhaq. Allahumma inna nasta‘inuka wa nastaghfiruk, wa nuthni ‘alayka l-khayra wa la nakfuruk, wa nu’minu bika, wa nakhda‘u lak, wa nakhla‘u man yakfuruk
O Allah, it is You we worship, and unto You we pray and prostrate, and towards You we hasten and You we serve. We hope for Your mercy and fear Your punishment, verily Your punishment will fall upon the disbelievers.O Allah, we seek Your aid and ask Your pardon, we praise You with all good and do not disbelieve in You.We believe in You and submit unto You, and we disown and reject those who disbelieve in You.
Saying “Allahu akbar”, bow: hands on your knees with the fingers spread, back straight and head in line with your back. Stay still for a moment and say “Subhana rabbiya l-‘azim” three times.
Bend down, hands on your knees and your back straight, and say “Subhana rabbiya l-‘azim” three times.
In your school, the hands are raised with “Allahu akbar” before bowing.
A woman bows a little less and keeps her arms close to her body.
سُبْحانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ. ثلاث مرَّاتٍ.
Subḥāna rabbiya l-ʿaẓīmSubhana rabbiya l-‘azim
How perfect my Lord is, The Supreme.’(three times)
Allāhumma hdinī fīman hadayt, wa ‘āfinī fīman ‘āfayt, wa tawallanī fīman tawallayt, wa bārik-lī fīmā a‘tayt, wa qinī sharra mā qadayt. fa-innaka taqdī wa lā yuqdā ‘alayk. innahu lā yadhillu man wālayt [wa lā ya‘izzu man ‘ādayt]. tabārakta rabbanā wa ta‘ālaytAllahumma hdini fiman hadayt, wa ‘afini fiman ‘afayt, wa tawallani fiman tawallayt, wa barik-li fima a‘tayt, wa qini sharra ma qadayt. fa-innaka taqdi wa la yuqda ‘alayk. innahu la yadhillu man walayt [wa la ya‘izzu man ‘adayt]. tabarakta rabbana wa ta‘alayt
(O Allah, guide me along with those whom You have guided, pardon me along with those whom You have pardoned, be an ally to me along with those whom You are an ally to and bless for me that which You have bestowed. Protect me from the evil You have decreed for verily You decree and none can decree over You.For surety, he whom you show allegiance to is never abased and he whom You take as an enemy is never honoured and mighty. O our Lord, Blessed and Exalted are You.)(Evil you have decreed: Allah does not create pure evil which does not have any good or contain any benefit, wisdom or mercy at all, nor does He punish anyone without having commited a sin. Something can be good in terms of its creation when viewed in a particular perspective and at the same time be evil when viewed in another way.Allah created the devil and by him, He tests His servants, so there are those who hate the devil, fight him and his way and they stand at enmity towards him and his followers and there are others who are at allegiance with the devil and follow his steps. So evil exists in His creatures by His will and wisdom, not in His actions or act of creating.)
Saying “Allahu akbar”, go down into prostration: forehead and nose, palms, knees and toes touch the ground (“on seven bones”), fingers towards the qibla, forearms raised. Say “Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la” three times.
Put your forehead, nose, hands, knees and toes on the ground, and say “Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la” three times.
A woman draws herself together — elbows against her sides, stomach close to her thighs.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الأَعْلَى ثلاث مرَّاتٍ.
-“Subḥāna rabbiya l-aʿla-“Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la
How perfect my Lord is, The Most High.’(three times)
The first tashahhudSit after the 2nd rak‘ah and recite the tashahhud, then stand up.
Obligatory (wajib)SunnahSunnahObligatory (wajib)
After the second prostration of the 2nd rak‘ah, sit and recite the tashahhud with your right index finger raised, then stand up for the 3rd rak‘ah. If you forget it and are already standing, carry on: the prostration of forgetfulness makes up for it.
Sit, raise your index finger and recite the tashahhud.
For Hanafis, a woman sits on the ground with both feet out to the right.
At-taḥiyyātu li-l-lāh, wa ṣ-ṣalawātu wa ṭ-ṭayyibāt. as-salāmu ʿalayka ayyuha n-nabiyu wa raḥmatu l-lāhi wa barakātuh. as-salāmu ʿalaynā wa ʿalā ʿibādi l-lāhi ṣ-ṣāliḥīn. ash-hadu an lā ilāha illā l-lāh, wa ash-hadu anna muḥammadan ʿabduhu wa rasūluhAt-tahiyyatu li-l-lah, wa s-salawatu wa t-tayyibat. as-salamu ‘alayka ayyuha n-nabiyu wa rahmatu l-lahi wa barakatuh. as-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘ibadi l-lahi s-salihin. ash-hadu an la ilaha illa l-lah, wa ash-hadu anna muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluh
(At-tahiyyat is for Allah. All acts of worship and good deeds are for Him. Peace and the mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you O Prophet. Peace be upon us and all of Allah’s righteous servants. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.)(At-tahiyyat: all words which indicate the glorification of Allah. His eternal existence, His perfection and His sovereignty.)
At-taḥiyyātu li-llāh, az-zākiyātu li-llāh, aṭ-ṭayyibātu ṣ-ṣalawātu li-llāh, as-salāmu ʿalayka ayyuha n-nabiyyu wa raḥmatu llāhi wa barakātuh, as-salāmu ʿalaynā wa ʿalā ʿibādi llāhi ṣ-ṣāliḥīn, ash-hadu an lā ilāha illā llāh, wa ash-hadu anna Muḥammadan ʿabduhu wa rasūluhAt-tahiyyatu li-llah, az-zakiyatu li-llah, at-tayyibatu s-salawatu li-llah, as-salamu ‘alayka ayyuha n-nabiyyu wa rahmatu llahi wa barakatuh, as-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘ibadi llahi s-salihin, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa llah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluh
Greetings are for Allah, pure deeds are for Allah, good words and prayers are for Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
At-taḥiyyātu l-mubārakātu ṣ-ṣalawātu ṭ-ṭayyibātu li-llāh, as-salāmu ʿalayka ayyuha n-nabiyyu wa raḥmatu llāhi wa barakātuh, as-salāmu ʿalaynā wa ʿalā ʿibādi llāhi ṣ-ṣāliḥīn, ash-hadu an lā ilāha illā llāh, wa ash-hadu anna Muḥammadan rasūlu llāhAt-tahiyyatu l-mubarakatu s-salawatu t-tayyibatu li-llah, as-salamu ‘alayka ayyuha n-nabiyyu wa rahmatu llahi wa barakatuh, as-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘ibadi llahi s-salihin, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa llah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasulu llah
Blessed greetings, prayers and good words are for Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
According to the Hanafi school
The first tashahhud is obligatory (wajib); you stop after “‘abduhu wa rasuluh”.
According to the Maliki school
It is a sunnah; you sit on the left hip.
According to the Shafi‘i school
It is a sunnah (ba‘d); some add the prayer upon the Prophet ﷺ.
According to the Hanbali school
It is obligatory (wajib).
The views of the four schools
Hanafi Obligatory (wajib)
The first tashahhud is obligatory (wajib); you stop after “‘abduhu wa rasuluh”.
Maliki Sunnah
It is a sunnah; you sit on the left hip.
Shafi‘i Sunnah
It is a sunnah (ba‘d); some add the prayer upon the Prophet ﷺ.
In the name of Allāh, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. [All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
[All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
Saying “Allahu akbar”, bow: hands on your knees with the fingers spread, back straight and head in line with your back. Stay still for a moment and say “Subhana rabbiya l-‘azim” three times.
Bend down, hands on your knees and your back straight, and say “Subhana rabbiya l-‘azim” three times.
In your school, the hands are raised with “Allahu akbar” before bowing.
A woman bows a little less and keeps her arms close to her body.
سُبْحانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ. ثلاث مرَّاتٍ.
Subḥāna rabbiya l-ʿaẓīmSubhana rabbiya l-‘azim
How perfect my Lord is, The Supreme.’(three times)
Saying “Allahu akbar”, go down into prostration: forehead and nose, palms, knees and toes touch the ground (“on seven bones”), fingers towards the qibla, forearms raised. Say “Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la” three times.
Put your forehead, nose, hands, knees and toes on the ground, and say “Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la” three times.
A woman draws herself together — elbows against her sides, stomach close to her thighs.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الأَعْلَى ثلاث مرَّاتٍ.
-“Subḥāna rabbiya l-aʿla-“Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la
How perfect my Lord is, The Most High.’(three times)
In the name of Allāh, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. [All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
[All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
Saying “Allahu akbar”, bow: hands on your knees with the fingers spread, back straight and head in line with your back. Stay still for a moment and say “Subhana rabbiya l-‘azim” three times.
Bend down, hands on your knees and your back straight, and say “Subhana rabbiya l-‘azim” three times.
In your school, the hands are raised with “Allahu akbar” before bowing.
A woman bows a little less and keeps her arms close to her body.
سُبْحانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ. ثلاث مرَّاتٍ.
Subḥāna rabbiya l-ʿaẓīmSubhana rabbiya l-‘azim
How perfect my Lord is, The Supreme.’(three times)
Saying “Allahu akbar”, go down into prostration: forehead and nose, palms, knees and toes touch the ground (“on seven bones”), fingers towards the qibla, forearms raised. Say “Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la” three times.
Put your forehead, nose, hands, knees and toes on the ground, and say “Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la” three times.
A woman draws herself together — elbows against her sides, stomach close to her thighs.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الأَعْلَى ثلاث مرَّاتٍ.
-“Subḥāna rabbiya l-aʿla-“Subhana rabbiya l-a‘la
How perfect my Lord is, The Most High.’(three times)
At-taḥiyyātu li-l-lāh, wa ṣ-ṣalawātu wa ṭ-ṭayyibāt. as-salāmu ʿalayka ayyuha n-nabiyu wa raḥmatu l-lāhi wa barakātuh. as-salāmu ʿalaynā wa ʿalā ʿibādi l-lāhi ṣ-ṣāliḥīn. ash-hadu an lā ilāha illā l-lāh, wa ash-hadu anna muḥammadan ʿabduhu wa rasūluhAt-tahiyyatu li-l-lah, wa s-salawatu wa t-tayyibat. as-salamu ‘alayka ayyuha n-nabiyu wa rahmatu l-lahi wa barakatuh. as-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘ibadi l-lahi s-salihin. ash-hadu an la ilaha illa l-lah, wa ash-hadu anna muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluh
(At-tahiyyat is for Allah. All acts of worship and good deeds are for Him. Peace and the mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you O Prophet. Peace be upon us and all of Allah’s righteous servants. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.)(At-tahiyyat: all words which indicate the glorification of Allah. His eternal existence, His perfection and His sovereignty.)
At-taḥiyyātu li-llāh, az-zākiyātu li-llāh, aṭ-ṭayyibātu ṣ-ṣalawātu li-llāh, as-salāmu ʿalayka ayyuha n-nabiyyu wa raḥmatu llāhi wa barakātuh, as-salāmu ʿalaynā wa ʿalā ʿibādi llāhi ṣ-ṣāliḥīn, ash-hadu an lā ilāha illā llāh, wa ash-hadu anna Muḥammadan ʿabduhu wa rasūluhAt-tahiyyatu li-llah, az-zakiyatu li-llah, at-tayyibatu s-salawatu li-llah, as-salamu ‘alayka ayyuha n-nabiyyu wa rahmatu llahi wa barakatuh, as-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘ibadi llahi s-salihin, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa llah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluh
Greetings are for Allah, pure deeds are for Allah, good words and prayers are for Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
At-taḥiyyātu l-mubārakātu ṣ-ṣalawātu ṭ-ṭayyibātu li-llāh, as-salāmu ʿalayka ayyuha n-nabiyyu wa raḥmatu llāhi wa barakātuh, as-salāmu ʿalaynā wa ʿalā ʿibādi llāhi ṣ-ṣāliḥīn, ash-hadu an lā ilāha illā llāh, wa ash-hadu anna Muḥammadan rasūlu llāhAt-tahiyyatu l-mubarakatu s-salawatu t-tayyibatu li-llah, as-salamu ‘alayka ayyuha n-nabiyyu wa rahmatu llahi wa barakatuh, as-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘ibadi llahi s-salihin, ash-hadu an la ilaha illa llah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasulu llah
Blessed greetings, prayers and good words are for Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
According to the Hanafi school
Sit on the left foot (a woman on the ground, feet to the right); the index is raised at “la ilaha” and lowered at “illa llah”.
According to the Maliki school
Sit on the left hip; the index moves during the tashahhud.
According to the Shafi‘i school
Sit on the left hip with the left foot out to the right (tawarruk); the index is raised at “illa llah”.
According to the Hanbali school
In prayers of 3 and 4 rak‘ahs, sit on the left hip (tawarruk); the index is raised.
The views of the four schools
Hanafi Obligatory (wajib)
Sit on the left foot (a woman on the ground, feet to the right); the index is raised at “la ilaha” and lowered at “illa llah”.
Maliki Sunnah
Sit on the left hip; the index moves during the tashahhud.
Shafi‘i Pillar (rukn)
Sit on the left hip with the left foot out to the right (tawarruk); the index is raised at “illa llah”.
Hanbali Pillar (rukn)
In prayers of 3 and 4 rak‘ahs, sit on the left hip (tawarruk); the index is raised.
Allāhumma ṣalli ʿalā muḥammadin wa ʿalā āli muḥammadin kamā ṣallayta ʿalā ibrāhīma wa ʿalā āli ibrāhīm. innaka ḥamīdun majīd. Allāhumma bārik ʿalā muḥammadin wa ʿalā āli muḥammadin kamā bārakta ʿalā ibrāhīma wa ʿalā āli ibrāhīm. innaka ḥamīdun majīdAllahumma salli ‘ala muhammadin wa ‘ala ali muhammadin kama sallayta ‘ala ibrahima wa ‘ala ali ibrahim. innaka hamidun majid. Allahumma barik ‘ala muhammadin wa ‘ala ali muhammadin kama barakta ‘ala ibrahima wa ‘ala ali ibrahim. innaka hamidun majid
(O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad and the followers of Muhammad, just as You sent prayers upon Ibraheem and upon the followers of Ibraheem. Verily, You are full of praise and majesty. O Allah, send blessings upon Mohammad and upon the family of Muhammad, just as You sent blessings upon Ibraheem and upon the family of Ibraheem. Verily, You are full of praise and majesty.)(send prayers: praise and exalt him in the highest and superior of gatherings: that of the closest angels to Allah)((al) has been translated in it’s broadest sense: some scholars are of the view that the meaning here is more specific and that it means: his followers from among his family.)
24A supplication before the salamSeek refuge in Allah or ask for what you wish, before the salam.
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Before the salam, the Prophet ﷺ sought refuge in Allah from the punishment of the grave and of Hell, from the trials of life and death and from the trial of the False Messiah.
Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min ʿadhābi l-qabr, wa min ʿadhābi jahannam, wa min fitnati l-maḥyā wa l-mamāt, wa min sharri fitnati l-masīḥi d-dajjālAllahumma inni a‘udhu bika min ‘adhabi l-qabr, wa min ‘adhabi jahannam, wa min fitnati l-mahya wa l-mamat, wa min sharri fitnati l-masihi d-dajjal
(O Allah, I take refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, from the torment of the Fire, from the trials and tribulations of life and death and from the evil affliction of Al-Maseeh Ad-Dajjal.)(Al-Maseeh Ad-Dajjal: among the great signs of the last hour and the greatest trials to befall mankind, which every Prophet has warned about. Most of mankind will follow him. He will appear from Asbahan, Iran at the time when the Muslims will conquer Constantinople. He will be given special powers and will make the truth seem false and vice versa. He will claim to be righteous and then he will claim prophethood and finally, divinity. From his features is that he will be blind in his right eye which is a definite proof that contradicts his claim to be Allah as it is a sign of imperfection. The word Kafir will be written between his eyes which every believer, literate or illiterate will recognise.)
26Remembrance after the prayerAsk forgiveness three times, then say “Subhana llah”, “Al-hamdu li-llah” and “Allahu akbar” 33 times each.
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After the salam, say “Astaghfiru llah” three times, then the remembrance of the Sunnah — 33 times “Subhana llah”, 33 times “Al-hamdu li-llah”, 33 times “Allahu akbar” — and the Verse of the Throne.
After the prayer, say “Subhana llah”, “Al-hamdu li-llah” and “Allahu akbar” 33 times each.
Astaghfiru l-lāh
Allāhumma anta s-salām, wa minka s-salām, tabārakta yā dha l-jalāli wa l-ikrāmAstaghfiru l-lah
Allahumma anta s-salam, wa minka s-salam, tabarakta ya dha l-jalali wa l-ikram
I ask Allah for forgiveness.(three times) (O Allah, You are As-Salam and from You is all peace, blessed are You, O Possessor of majesty and honour.) (AS-Salam: The One Who is free from all defects and deficiencies.)
Subḥān allāh, wa l-ḥamdu li-l-lāh, wa l-lāhu akbar
Lā ilāha illā l-lāh, waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahu l-mulku wa lahu l-ḥamdu wa huwa ʿalā kulli shayʾin qadīrSubhan allah, wa l-hamdu li-l-lah, wa l-lahu akbar
La ilaha illa l-lah, wahdahu la sharika lah, lahu l-mulku wa lahu l-hamdu wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadir
How perfect Allah is, all praise is for Allah, and Allah is the greatest.(thirty-three times) (None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is over all things omnipotent.)
Allāhu lā ilāha illā huwa l-ḥayyu l-qayyūm. lā taʾkhudhuhu sinatun wa lā nawm. lahu mā fī-s-samāwāti wa mā fī-l-arḍ. man dha-l-ladhī yashfaʿu ʿindahu illā bi-idhnih. yaʿlamu mā bayna aydīhim wa mā khalfahum. wa lā yuḥīṭūna bi-shayʾin min ʿilmihī illā bimā shāʾ. wasiʿa kursiyyuhu s-samāwāti wa l-arḍ. wa lā yaʾūduhu ḥifẓuhumā, wa huwa l-ʿaliyyu l-ʿaẓīm
Al-QayyūmAllahu la ilaha illa huwa l-hayyu l-qayyum. la ta’khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm. lahu ma fi-s-samawati wa ma fi-l-ard. man dha-l-ladhi yashfa‘u ‘indahu illa bi-idhnih. ya‘lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum. wa la yuhituna bi-shay’in min ‘ilmihi illa bima sha’. wasi‘a kursiyyuhu s-samawati wa l-ard. wa la ya’uduhu hifzuhuma, wa huwa l-‘aliyyu l-‘azim
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It is also from the Sunnah to recite Aayat ul-Kursee after each prayer:[Soorah al-Baqarah, Aayah 255]
Both rak‘ahs of Fajr and the first two rak‘ahs of Maghrib and ‘Isha; everything else silently.
Is a woman’s prayer different?
The movements are the same; several schools ask a woman to draw herself together more (bowing, prostration, sitting) and to lower her voice. Other scholars, such as Ibn Baz, hold that she prays like a man apart from clothing and voice.
The second pillar of Islam after Shahadah, its considered as the most important by many scholars (with fasting), is the prayer or in Arabic salat. Muslims are required to perform the five daily prayers in which they must perform ablution primarily to be purified and be able to stand before God.
Before starting the prayer, you need to make sure you are in front of the "qabla", the place which points to Mecca and the sunrise.
There are five obligatory prayers; each one consists of a set number of "rakaat" a term that can mean the word "prostration". The Rakats are simultaneously the recitation of one or more Qur'anic verses and prayers in different positions: standing, tilted, prostrate and on the knees. Each salat follows a well-defined prayer schedule.
The conducting of the prayer
After declaring the intention to pray only in ones heart, the believer stands in front of the qabla and say aloud the first Takbir with these words: "Allaho Akbar". Then comes the recitation of the Surah Al-Fatiha followed by a full or partial Surat. The believer bows again, lifts his head and bows again. After kneeling right, the person must bow down to the ground and sit down after prostration then again after the next prostration. Enjoy the moment of recollection and feel at peace and take time during each tilt and prostration. Finally, we must recite the intermediate form or the closing prayer, greet aloud and withdraw. The respect of the order of these actions is mandatory and must track the number of each rak'ah.
The five prayers
The first prayer of the day is salat Assoubh which consists of two rakaat and is carried out at dawn.
The second prayer is Adhour which occurs in the middle of the day when the sun is at its zenith, and consists of four rakaat.
The third prayer is salat Al'asr which is conducted during the mid-afternoon, which is also made of four rakaat.
The fourth prayer is that of Al Maghrib, which needs to be performed at sunset and is composed of three rakaat.
The fifth prayer is Al Ichaa which is that of the night and is composed of four rakaat.
Another kinds of prayer
Other prayers are also warranted in Islam:
Friday prayer is done collectively and every Muslim should, if possible, go to the mosque to perform it. This prayer replaces Adhour for that day.
The Tarawih prayers are additional prayers performed during the holy month of Ramadan. The Tarawih begin on the first day of Ramadan after salat al Ichaa and is done while reciting verses from the Koran. At the end of the month, every mosque has finished reciting the entire holy book with the fulfillment of Tarawih.
There is also salat al Janazah (funeral), salat koussouf (in the case of an eclipse), tahiyato Al Masjid (salvation of the mosque when entering), salat duha (morning), salat al istikhara (when we must make a choice that relies on God), salat al istijab (when you have a specific need or desire) or salat al Mousafir (the traveler)...
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Lets encorage our children to pray on time special in the Weston Countries most forget the prayer , lets build them the soccer and basketball in the Masjid we praying that they can get to pray with us without loosing the time.