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Salah Step

Takbir

Arabic

RTL

الله أكبر

Transliteration

Allahu Akbar

English Translation

Allah is the Greatest.

Instructions

Begin the Salah with the opening Takbir by saying “Allahu Akbar”. Stand facing the Qiblah with attention and humility. The prayer begins with this Takbir.

Notes

Muslim man standing for Salah with hands raised for the opening Takbir.

Reference

Sahih al-Bukhari 738

Salah Step

Qiyam & Recitation

Arabic

RTL

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ

Transliteration

Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-lazeena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen.

English Translation

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. All praise is for Allah, Lord of all worlds. The Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help. Guide us to the Straight Path. The path of those You have blessed, not those who have incurred Your displeasure, and not those who have gone astray.

Instructions

After the opening Takbir, remain standing calmly in Qiyam and recite Surah Al-Fatihah. In rak'ahs where additional Qur'an recitation is prescribed, recite additional verses or a Surah after Al-Fatihah.

Notes

The amount and manner of Qur'an recitation can differ according to the prayer and school of fiqh. This guide presents the general sequence and should not be treated as a substitute for detailed fiqh instruction.

Reference

Qur'an 1:1–7 Sahih al-Bukhari 756

Salah Step

Ruku

Arabic

RTL

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ

Transliteration

Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azim

English Translation

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great.

Instructions

Say “Allahu Akbar” while moving into Ruku. Bow with your back settled and balanced, place your hands on your knees, and remain calmly in the position while glorifying Allah.

Notes

Move into Ruku calmly and avoid rushing through the position. The exact wording and repetition of the Tasbih may be taught differently in detailed fiqh manuals.

Reference

Sahih al-Bukhari 828

Salah Step

Standing After Ruku

Arabic

RTL

سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ رَبَّنَا وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ

Transliteration

Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana wa lakal-hamd.

English Translation

Allah hears the one who praises Him. Our Lord, all praise belongs to You.

Instructions

Rise from Ruku while saying “Sami'Allahu liman hamidah”. Stand upright and settle completely before moving to the next position. Then say “Rabbana wa lakal-hamd”.

Notes

The wording used can differ depending on whether a person is praying individually, leading the prayer, or following an Imam. Follow the applicable fiqh guidance.

Reference

Sahih al-Bukhari 738, Sahih al-Bukhari 789

Salah Step

First Sujood

Arabic

RTL

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَى

Transliteration

Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la

English Translation

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High.

Instructions

Say “Allahu Akbar” and move into Sujood. Prostrate calmly and maintain the position with humility while glorifying Allah. Avoid rushing before moving to the next position.

Notes

The exact positioning of the hands, feet and other body parts can have detailed fiqh differences. This illustration is intended as a general educational representation.

Reference

Sahih al-Bukhari 803, Sahih al-Bukhari 828

Salah Step

Sitting Between Sujood

Arabic

RTL

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي

Transliteration

Rabbighfir li

English Translation

My Lord, forgive me.

Instructions

Clean educational illustration of a Muslim man sitting calmly between the two Sujoods during Salah, upright seated posture, facing the Qiblah, no facial detail, modest clothing, white background with subtle green and gold accents.

Notes

Other authentic supplications between the two prostrations are also reported. Different schools may teach longer forms and detailed sitting positions.

Reference

Sunan Ibn Majah 897, Sunan Abi Dawud 850

Salah Step

Second Sujood

Arabic

RTL

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَى

Transliteration

Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la

English Translation

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High.

Instructions

Say “Allahu Akbar” and perform the second Sujood of the rak'ah. Remain calm and composed while glorifying Allah, then rise for the next part of the prayer.

Notes

The second Sujood completes this part of the current rak'ah before the worshipper rises or moves into the appropriate sitting position.

Reference

Sahih al-Bukhari 803, Sahih al-Bukhari 828

Salah Step

Next Rakat(s)

Arabic

RTL

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Transliteration

Allahu Akbar

English Translation

Allah is the Greatest.

Instructions

After completing the required movements of the current rak'ah, say “Allahu Akbar” when rising for the next rak'ah where another rak'ah is required. Continue the established sequence of standing, recitation, Ruku, standing after Ruku and two Sujoods.

Notes

The number of rak'ahs depends on the specific prayer. The detailed recitation pattern and sitting positions vary according to the prayer and school of fiqh.

Reference

Sahih al-Bukhari 789

Salah Step

Final Tashahhud

Arabic

RTL

التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَى عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ

Transliteration

At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat. As-salamu 'alaika ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. As-salamu 'alaina wa 'ala ibadillahis-salihin. Ashhadu alla ilaha illallah. Wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.

English Translation

All greetings, prayers and good things 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 testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. And I testify that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.

Instructions

After completing the required rak'ahs, sit for the final Tashahhud. Recite the prescribed Tashahhud calmly and attentively before proceeding to Salat upon the Prophet ﷺ and the final supplication.

Notes

The detailed sitting posture can differ according to the number of rak'ahs and school of fiqh. The Tashahhud wording itself is established through hadith.

Reference

Sahih al-Bukhari 835, Sahih al-Bukhari 6265

Salah Step

Durood & Dua

Arabic

RTL

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

Transliteration

Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama sallaita 'ala ali Ibrahim, innaka Hamidum Majid. Allahumma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama barakta 'ala ali Ibrahim, innaka Hamidum Majid.

English Translation

O Allah, send Your blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your blessings upon the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You blessed the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.

Instructions

After the Tashahhud, recite Salat upon the Prophet ﷺ. After this, make an appropriate supplication before completing the Salah with Salam.

Notes

Authentic narrations contain more than one wording for Salat upon the Prophet ﷺ. The wording displayed here is based on the narration referenced above. The Dua after Tashahhud is not limited to one single wording.

Reference

Sahih al-Bukhari 6357

Salah Step

Salam

Arabic

RTL

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ

Transliteration

As-salamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullah

English Translation

Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah.

Instructions

Complete the Salah by giving Salam to the right and then to the left, saying “As-salamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullah” each time.

Notes

The prayer is completed with the final Salam. The reported practice includes giving Salam to both the right and the left.

Reference

The prayer is completed with the final Salam. The reported practice includes giving Salam to both the right and the left.