Basics of salaat.
2. Perform wudu if needed.
3. Women are required to cover their hair.
4. Face the Qibla, the direction of Mecca.
5. Stand erect, head down, hands at sides, feet evenly spaced.
6. Recite Iqama (private call to prayer)
How to say Iqama.
Allaahu Akbar (4x)
Ashhadu Allah ilaaha illa-Lah (2x)
Ash Hadu anna Muhamadar rasuulullah (2x)
Hayya' alas Salaah (2x)
Hayya' ala Falaah (2x)
Qad qaamitis Salaah (2x) (only during Iqama and not during Athan)
Allaahu Akbar (2x)
Laa ilaaha illa-Lah
Niyyat
I intend to offer _____ rakats of the ____ prayer, and face the Qibla for the sake of Allah and Allah alone. (For example: "I intend to offer the 4 rakats of the Isha prayer and face the Qibla for the sake of Allah and Allah alone.")
Of course you say this in Arabic.
During the niyyat men must have their hands to their ears, palms forward, and thumbs behind earlobes. Once done with that you now say Allahu Akbar (God is Great)
Qiyam
- Place right hand over left, men below navel, women at chest level and say:
Subhaana ala humma wa bihamdika wa tabaara kasmuka wa ta'aalaa jadduka wa laa ilaaha ghairuk
- Glory to You, O Allah, and Yours is the praise. And blessed is Your Name, and exalted is Your Majesty. And there is no deity to be worshipped but You.
Fatiha
Recite aloud the Fatiha, the first surah of the Qur'an
Bismillaah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem Al hamdu lillaahi rabbil 'alameen Ar-Rahman ar-Raheem Maaliki yaumid Deen Iyyaaka na'abudu wa iy yaaka nasta'een Ihdinas siraatal mustaqeem Siraatal ladheena an 'amta' alaihim Ghairil maghduubi' alaihim waladaaleen Aameen
In the name of God, the infinitely Compassionate and Merciful. Praise be to God, Lord of all the worlds. The Compassionate, the Merciful. Ruler on the Day of Reckoning. You alone do we worship, and You alone do we ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those who have received your grace; not the path of those who have brought down wrath, nor of those who wander astray. Amen.
During Fard prayers, for the first two rakats, recite an additional short selection from the Qur'an after al Fatiha.
Ruk'u
Hands drop to sides; bend from waist, palms on knees, back parallel to ground; look at feet.
- (While bending:) Allahu Akbar (God is great)
- (While bent:) Subhanna rabbiyal 'Azeem (3x) (Holy is my Lord, the Magnificent)
Qauma
Rise from bending to standing, arms at sides
- (While rising:) Sami' allaahu liman hamidah (Allah listens to him who praises Him)
- (Response from congregation:) Rabbanaa wa lakal hamd (Our Lord, to You is due all praise)
- (Standing straight, pause:) Allahu Akbar (God is great)
Sudjood
Lower slowly to kneeling position; touch forehead, nose and palms to ground (but not elbows); bend toes so tops of feet face the Qibla and say:
Subhaana rabbiyal 'Alaa (3x) (Glory to my Lord, the Most High)
(Pause:) Allahu Akbar (God is great)
Qu'ud
Rise to sitting position, looking at lap. Men turn up heel of right foot, right toes bent; women keep both feet, soles up, under body.
(Pause:) Allahu Akbar (God is great)
Sudjood once more
To proceed to the second rakat
- While rising: Allahu Akbar (God is great)
Return to standing position recite al-Fatiha and repeat the steps again until you are done wit Sudjood and in Qu'ud.
To complete every second rakat and the last rakat remain seated and recite At-Tashahhud:
At Tahiyyaatu lilaahi was Salawaatu wat tayibaatu As Salaamu 'alaika ayyuhan nabiyyu wa rahmatul laahi wa barakaatuh As Salaamu 'alainaa wa 'alaa 'ebaadillaahis saaliheen, Ash hadu allaa ilaah ilallaah Wa ash hadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhuu wa rasuuluh
- All greetings, blessings and good acts are from You, my Lord. Greetings to you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah. Peace be unto us, and unto the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
To proceed to third rakat while rising: Allahu Akbar (God is great)and so on...
Salawat
After tashahhud you recite Salawat:
Allaahumma salli 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa ali Muhammadin Kamaa sallaita 'alaa Ibraaheema wa 'alaa ali Ibraaheema Innaka hameedun Majeed Alaahumma baarik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'alaa ali Muhammadin Kamaa baarakta 'alaa Ibraaheema wa 'alaa ali Ibraaheema Innaka hameedun Majeed
- O Allah, bless our Muhammad and the people of Muhammad; As you have blessed Abraham and the people of Abraham. Surely you are the Praiseworthy, the Glorious. O Allah, be gracious unto Muhammad and the people of Muhammad; As you were gracious unto Abraham and the people of Abraham. Surely you are the Praiseworthy, the Glorious.
Completing the prayer
Look over right shoulder (toward the angel recording your good deeds), then the left (toward the angel recording your wrongful deeds); say each time:
- As Salaamu 'alaikum wa rahmatulaah
Peace and blessings of God be upon you.
