How to perform Salat
Obligatory Namaz (Salat)
The following six prayers are obligatory:
  • Daily Namaz.
  • Namaz-e-Ayaat.
  • Namaz-e-Mayyit.
  • Namaz for the obligatory Tawaf of the holy Ka'bah.
  • Qadha Namaz of father which are, as a precaution, obligatory upon his eldest son.
  • Namaz which become obligatory on account of hire, vow or oath.
Namaz-e-Jumuah is included in the Daily Namaz.

Obligatory Daily Namaz
It is obligatory to perform the following five prayers during day and night:
  • Dawn prayers (Fajr) - 2 Rak'ats.
  • Midday (Zuhr) and Afternoon prayers ('Asr) - each one consisting of 4 Rak'ats.
  • Dusk prayers (Maghrib) - 3 Rak'ats and Night prayers ('Isha) - 4 Rak'ats.

Obligatory Acts Relating to Namaz
There are eleven obligatory acts for prayers:
  • Niyyat (intention)
  • Qayam (standing erect)
  • Takbiratul Ehram (saying Allahu Akbar while commencing the prayers)
  • Ruku' (bowing)
  • Sajdah (two prostration)
  • Qira'at (recitation of Surah Al-Faatiha and other surah)
  • Zikr (prescribed recitation in Ruku' and Sajdah)
  • Tashahhud (bearing witness after completing the Sajdah of the second and the last Rak'at)
  • Salaam (Salutation)
  • Tartib
  • Muwalat (to perform the different acts of prayers in regular succession).

How to perform Salat   - step by step

First Rakat
Niyyat
Stand erect facing the qibla (The Ka'aba), and form the following intention in your mind: "I offer, the _________ prayer (name of a particular prayer), of ______ rakats (number of rakats), wajib Qurbatan Illallah, (seeking nearness to Allah, in obedience to Him").

Qayam
To stand erect facing the qibla (The Ka'aba) while saying Takbiratul Ehram, and to stand before the Ruku.

Takbiratul Ehram
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


To say Allahu Akbar in the beginning of every prayer is obligatory. It is also necessary that these two words should be pronounced in correct Arabic. If a person pronounces these words incorrectly, or utters their translation, it will not be valid. It is necessary that when a person pronounces Takbiratul Ehram, his body is steady, if he pronounces Takbiratul Ehram intentionally when his body is in motion, his Takbir is void.

 

Qira'at (Reciting the Surah Al-Faatiha and Other Surah of Holy Qur'an) In the the daily obligatory prayers, after the Takbiratul Ehram, one should recite Surah Al-Faatiha
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil 'alamin (All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.)
Arrahmanir Rahim (The Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Maliki yaw middin (Master of the Day of Judgment.)
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)
Ihdinas siratal mustaqim (Keep us on the right path.)


Siratal lazina an'amta 'alayhim (The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favors.) Ghayril maghzubi 'alayhim walazzallin. (Not (the path) of those upon whom Thy wrath is brought down, nor of those who go astray.)

in the first and second Rak'ats, and thereafter one should, on the basis
of precaution, recite one complete Surah (in this case Surah-Ikhlas).
Surah-Ikhlas
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Qul huwallahu Ahad (Say: He, Allah, is One.)
Allahus Samad (Allah is He on Whom all depend.)
Lam yalid walam yulad (He begets not, nor is He begotten.)


Walam yakullahu kufuwan ahad. (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)


Do Takbir and go to Ruku
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

 

Ruku
The following zikr should be recited in the ruku once:


Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih once.
(Free from all defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow.)   or

Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

 

After ruku stand up in Qayam and say:

Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah
Allah listens to one who praises Him

 

Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now go to Sajdah

 

Sajdah
Sajdah means that one should place one's forehead on earth in a special manner, with the intention of humility (before Allah).

While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih"
(I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto Him I turn repentant).

again followed by:



"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


Repeat the Sajdah
While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the second sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



Sit for a moment and then rise while saying:




"Bay Hawlillahay wa Qoowateyhee Aqoomo wa Aqud"
(Due to the vigour given by Allah and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand).
Second Rakat
Recite Surah Al-Faatiha and Other Surah of Holy Qur'an as in the first rakat.

 

Qira'at (Reciting the Surah Al-Faatiha and Other Surah of Holy Qur'an) In the the daily obligatory prayers, after the Takbiratul Ehram, one should recite Surah Al-Faatiha
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil 'alamin (All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.)
Arrahmanir Rahim (The Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Maliki yaw middin (Master of the Day of Judgment.)
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)
Ihdinas siratal mustaqim (Keep us on the right path.)


Siratal lazina an'amta 'alayhim (The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favors.) Ghayril maghzubi 'alayhim walazzallin. (Not (the path) of those upon whom Thy wrath is brought down, nor of those who go astray.)
in the first and second Rak'ats, and thereafter one should, on the basis
of precaution, recite one complete Surah (in this case Surah-Ikhlas).
Surah-Ikhlas
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Qul huwallahu Ahad (Say: He, Allah, is One.)
Allahus Samad (Allah is He on Whom all depend.)
Lam yalid walam yulad (He begets not, nor is He begotten.)


Walam yakullahu kufuwan ahad. (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)

Lift both hands up to the ears and say: followed by:

"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now do Qunoot

Qunoot
Keep your hands in front of your face, turning the palms facing the sky, and keeping both, the hands and the fingers, close together and recite the following:



Rabbana Aatyna Fiddoonya Hasanatan wa fil Aakheratey Hasanatawn wa Qena Azaban Nar
(O our Lord! Bestow upon us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the fire)

Go to Ruku

Do Takbir and go to Ruku
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

 

Ruku
The following zikr should be recited in the ruku once:


Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih once.
(Free from all defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow.)   or

Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

 

After ruku stand up in Qayam and say:

Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah
Allah listens to one who praises Him

 

Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now go to Sajdah

 

Sajdah
Sajdah means that one should place one's forehead on earth in a special manner, with the intention of humility (before Allah).

While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih"
(I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto Him I turn repentant).

again followed by:



"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


Repeat the Sajdah
While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the second sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Ash hadu an la ilaha illal lahu wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ash hadu anna Muhammadan 'Abduhu wa Rasuluh Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad"
(I testify that there is none worth worshipping except the Almighty Allah, Who is One and has no partner, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. O Allah! Send Your blessings on Muhammad and his progeny).

While still in the sitting position, recite the Salaam as follows:


Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan Nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
(O Prophet! Allah's peace, blessings and grace be upon you!).

Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadil lahis salihin
(Allah's peace be on us, those offering prayers - and upon all pious servants of Allah).

Assalamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.
(Allah's peace, blessings and grace be on you believers!)
Thereafter say (below) three times and that completes your Salaat:

"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).
First Rakat
Niyyat
Stand erect facing the qibla (The Ka'aba), and form the following intention in your mind: "I offer, the _________ prayer (name of a particular prayer), of ______ rakats (number of rakats), wajib Qurbatan Illallah, (seeking nearness to Allah, in obedience to Him").

Qayam
To stand erect facing the qibla (The Ka'aba) while saying Takbiratul Ehram, and to stand before the Ruku.

Takbiratul Ehram
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


To say Allahu Akbar in the beginning of every prayer is obligatory. It is also necessary that these two words should be pronounced in correct Arabic. If a person pronounces these words incorrectly, or utters their translation, it will not be valid. It is necessary that when a person pronounces Takbiratul Ehram, his body is steady, if he pronounces Takbiratul Ehram intentionally when his body is in motion, his Takbir is void.

 

Qira'at (Reciting the Surah Al-Faatiha and Other Surah of Holy Qur'an) In the the daily obligatory prayers, after the Takbiratul Ehram, one should recite Surah Al-Faatiha
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil 'alamin (All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.)
Arrahmanir Rahim (The Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Maliki yaw middin (Master of the Day of Judgment.)
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)
Ihdinas siratal mustaqim (Keep us on the right path.)


Siratal lazina an'amta 'alayhim (The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favors.) Ghayril maghzubi 'alayhim walazzallin. (Not (the path) of those upon whom Thy wrath is brought down, nor of those who go astray.)
in the first and second Rak'ats, and thereafter one should, on the basis
of precaution, recite one complete Surah (in this case Surah-Ikhlas).
Surah-Ikhlas
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Qul huwallahu Ahad (Say: He, Allah, is One.)
Allahus Samad (Allah is He on Whom all depend.)
Lam yalid walam yulad (He begets not, nor is He begotten.)


Walam yakullahu kufuwan ahad. (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)


Do Takbir and go to Ruku
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

 

Ruku
The following zikr should be recited in the ruku once:


Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih once.
(Free from all defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow.)   or

Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

 

After ruku stand up in Qayam and say:

Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah
Allah listens to one who praises Him

 

Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now go to Sajdah

 

Sajdah
Sajdah means that one should place one's forehead on earth in a special manner, with the intention of humility (before Allah).

While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih"
(I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto Him I turn repentant).

again followed by:



"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


Repeat the Sajdah
While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the second sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



Sit for a moment and then rise while saying:




"Bay Hawlillahay wa Qoowateyhee Aqoomo wa Aqud"
(Due to the vigour given by Allah and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand).
Second Rakat
Recite Surah Al-Faatiha and Other Surah of Holy Qur'an as in the first rakat.

 

Qira'at (Reciting the Surah Al-Faatiha and Other Surah of Holy Qur'an) In the the daily obligatory prayers, after the Takbiratul Ehram, one should recite Surah Al-Faatiha
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil 'alamin (All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.)
Arrahmanir Rahim (The Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Maliki yaw middin (Master of the Day of Judgment.)
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)
Ihdinas siratal mustaqim (Keep us on the right path.)


Siratal lazina an'amta 'alayhim (The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favors.) Ghayril maghzubi 'alayhim walazzallin. (Not (the path) of those upon whom Thy wrath is brought down, nor of those who go astray.)
in the first and second Rak'ats, and thereafter one should, on the basis
of precaution, recite one complete Surah (in this case Surah-Ikhlas).
Surah-Ikhlas
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Qul huwallahu Ahad (Say: He, Allah, is One.)
Allahus Samad (Allah is He on Whom all depend.)
Lam yalid walam yulad (He begets not, nor is He begotten.)


Walam yakullahu kufuwan ahad. (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)

Lift both hands up to the ears and say: followed by:

"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now do Qunoot

Qunoot
Keep your hands in front of your face, turning the palms facing the sky, and keeping both, the hands and the fingers, close together and recite the following:



Rabbana Aatyna Fiddoonya Hasanatan wa fil Aakheratey Hasanatawn wa Qena Azaban Nar
(O our Lord! Bestow upon us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the fire)

Go to Ruku

Do Takbir and go to Ruku
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

 

Ruku
The following zikr should be recited in the ruku once:


Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih once.
(Free from all defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow.)   or

Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

 

After ruku stand up in Qayam and say:

Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah
Allah listens to one who praises Him

 

Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now go to Sajdah

 

Sajdah
Sajdah means that one should place one's forehead on earth in a special manner, with the intention of humility (before Allah).

While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih"
(I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto Him I turn repentant).

again followed by:



"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


Repeat the Sajdah
While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the second sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Ash hadu an la ilaha illal lahu wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ash hadu anna Muhammadan 'Abduhu wa Rasuluh Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad"
(I testify that there is none worth worshipping except the Almighty Allah, Who is One and has no partner, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. O Allah! Send Your blessings on Muhammad and his progeny).
Sit for a moment and then rise while saying:


"Bay Hawlillahay wa Qoowateyhee Aqoomo wa Aqud"
(Due to the vigour given by Allah and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand).
Third Rakat

While in the state of Qayam (To stand erect facing the qibla) recite the following Tasbihat Arba'ah three times.


"Subhanallahi wal hamdu lillahi wa la ilaha lallahu wallahu Akbar"
(Glory be to Allah, and all praise is for Him and there is no one worth worshipping other than Allah, and He is Greater than any description).


Do Takbir and go to Ruku
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

 

Ruku
The following zikr should be recited in the ruku once:


Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih once.
(Free from all defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow.)   or

Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

 

After ruku stand up in Qayam and say:

Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah
Allah listens to one who praises Him

 

Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now go to Sajdah

 

Sajdah
Sajdah means that one should place one's forehead on earth in a special manner, with the intention of humility (before Allah).

While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih"
(I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto Him I turn repentant).

again followed by:



"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


Repeat the Sajdah
While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the second sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



Sit for a moment and then rise while saying:




"Bay Hawlillahay wa Qoowateyhee Aqoomo wa Aqud"
(Due to the vigour given by Allah and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand).
Fourth Rakat

While in the state of Qayam (To stand erect facing the qibla) recite the following Tasbihat Arba'ah three times.


"Subhanallahi wal hamdu lillahi wa la ilaha lallahu wallahu Akbar"
(Glory be to Allah, and all praise is for Him and there is no one worth worshipping other than Allah, and He is Greater than any description).


Do Takbir and go to Ruku
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

 

Ruku
The following zikr should be recited in the ruku once:


Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih once.
(Free from all defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow.)   or

Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

 

After ruku stand up in Qayam and say:

Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah
Allah listens to one who praises Him

 

Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now go to Sajdah

 

Sajdah
Sajdah means that one should place one's forehead on earth in a special manner, with the intention of humility (before Allah).

While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih"
(I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto Him I turn repentant).

again followed by:



"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


Repeat the Sajdah
While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the second sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Ash hadu an la ilaha illal lahu wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ash hadu anna Muhammadan 'Abduhu wa Rasuluh Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad"
(I testify that there is none worth worshipping except the Almighty Allah, Who is One and has no partner, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. O Allah! Send Your blessings on Muhammad and his progeny).

While still in the sitting position, recite the Salaam as follows:


Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan Nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
(O Prophet! Allah's peace, blessings and grace be upon you!).

Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadil lahis salihin
(Allah's peace be on us, those offering prayers - and upon all pious servants of Allah).

Assalamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.
(Allah's peace, blessings and grace be on you believers!)
Thereafter say (below) three times and that completes your Salaat:

"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).
First Rakat
Niyyat
Stand erect facing the qibla (The Ka'aba), and form the following intention in your mind: "I offer, the _________ prayer (name of a particular prayer), of ______ rakats (number of rakats), wajib Qurbatan Illallah, (seeking nearness to Allah, in obedience to Him").

Qayam
To stand erect facing the qibla (The Ka'aba) while saying Takbiratul Ehram, and to stand before the Ruku.

Takbiratul Ehram
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


To say Allahu Akbar in the beginning of every prayer is obligatory. It is also necessary that these two words should be pronounced in correct Arabic. If a person pronounces these words incorrectly, or utters their translation, it will not be valid. It is necessary that when a person pronounces Takbiratul Ehram, his body is steady, if he pronounces Takbiratul Ehram intentionally when his body is in motion, his Takbir is void.

 

Qira'at (Reciting the Surah Al-Faatiha and Other Surah of Holy Qur'an) In the the daily obligatory prayers, after the Takbiratul Ehram, one should recite Surah Al-Faatiha
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil 'alamin (All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.)
Arrahmanir Rahim (The Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Maliki yaw middin (Master of the Day of Judgment.)
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)
Ihdinas siratal mustaqim (Keep us on the right path.)


Siratal lazina an'amta 'alayhim (The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favors.) Ghayril maghzubi 'alayhim walazzallin. (Not (the path) of those upon whom Thy wrath is brought down, nor of those who go astray.)
in the first and second Rak'ats, and thereafter one should, on the basis
of precaution, recite one complete Surah (in this case Surah-Ikhlas).
Surah-Ikhlas
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Qul huwallahu Ahad (Say: He, Allah, is One.)
Allahus Samad (Allah is He on Whom all depend.)
Lam yalid walam yulad (He begets not, nor is He begotten.)


Walam yakullahu kufuwan ahad. (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)


Do Takbir and go to Ruku
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

 

Ruku
The following zikr should be recited in the ruku once:


Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih once.
(Free from all defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow.)   or

Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

 

After ruku stand up in Qayam and say:

Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah
Allah listens to one who praises Him

 

Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now go to Sajdah

 

Sajdah
Sajdah means that one should place one's forehead on earth in a special manner, with the intention of humility (before Allah).

While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih"
(I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto Him I turn repentant).

again followed by:



"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


Repeat the Sajdah
While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the second sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



Sit for a moment and then rise while saying:




"Bay Hawlillahay wa Qoowateyhee Aqoomo wa Aqud"
(Due to the vigour given by Allah and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand).
Second Rakat
Recite Surah Al-Faatiha and Other Surah of Holy Qur'an as in the first rakat.

 

Qira'at (Reciting the Surah Al-Faatiha and Other Surah of Holy Qur'an) In the the daily obligatory prayers, after the Takbiratul Ehram, one should recite Surah Al-Faatiha
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil 'alamin (All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.)
Arrahmanir Rahim (The Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Maliki yaw middin (Master of the Day of Judgment.)
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)
Ihdinas siratal mustaqim (Keep us on the right path.)


Siratal lazina an'amta 'alayhim (The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favors.) Ghayril maghzubi 'alayhim walazzallin. (Not (the path) of those upon whom Thy wrath is brought down, nor of those who go astray.)
in the first and second Rak'ats, and thereafter one should, on the basis
of precaution, recite one complete Surah (in this case Surah-Ikhlas).
Surah-Ikhlas
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.)
Qul huwallahu Ahad (Say: He, Allah, is One.)
Allahus Samad (Allah is He on Whom all depend.)
Lam yalid walam yulad (He begets not, nor is He begotten.)


Walam yakullahu kufuwan ahad. (Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.)

Lift both hands up to the ears and say: followed by:

"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now do Qunoot

Qunoot
Keep your hands in front of your face, turning the palms facing the sky, and keeping both, the hands and the fingers, close together and recite the following:



Rabbana Aatyna Fiddoonya Hasanatan wa fil Aakheratey Hasanatawn wa Qena Azaban Nar
(O our Lord! Bestow upon us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the fire)

Go to Ruku

Do Takbir and go to Ruku
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

 

Ruku
The following zikr should be recited in the ruku once:


Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih once.
(Free from all defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow.)   or

Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

 

After ruku stand up in Qayam and say:

Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah
Allah listens to one who praises Him

 

Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now go to Sajdah

 

Sajdah
Sajdah means that one should place one's forehead on earth in a special manner, with the intention of humility (before Allah).

While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih"
(I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto Him I turn repentant).

again followed by:



"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


Repeat the Sajdah
While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the second sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Ash hadu an la ilaha illal lahu wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ash hadu anna Muhammadan 'Abduhu wa Rasuluh Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad"
(I testify that there is none worth worshipping except the Almighty Allah, Who is One and has no partner, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. O Allah! Send Your blessings on Muhammad and his progeny).
Sit for a moment and then rise while saying:


"Bay Hawlillahay wa Qoowateyhee Aqoomo wa Aqud"
(Due to the vigour given by Allah and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand).
Third Rakat

While in the state of Qayam (To stand erect facing the qibla) recite the following Tasbihat Arba'ah three times.


"Subhanallahi wal hamdu lillahi wa la ilaha lallahu wallahu Akbar"
(Glory be to Allah, and all praise is for Him and there is no one worth worshipping other than Allah, and He is Greater than any description).


Do Takbir and go to Ruku
Lift both hands up to the ears and say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

 

Ruku
The following zikr should be recited in the ruku once:


Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih once.
(Free from all defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow.)   or

Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

 

After ruku stand up in Qayam and say:

Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah
Allah listens to one who praises Him

 

Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).

Now go to Sajdah

 

Sajdah
Sajdah means that one should place one's forehead on earth in a special manner, with the intention of humility (before Allah).

While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih"
(I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto Him I turn repentant).

again followed by:



"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).


Repeat the Sajdah
While performing Sajdahs during prayers, it is obligatory that both the palms and the knees, and both the big toes are placed on the ground.

A person offering prayers should perform two sajdahs after the Ruku, in each Rak'at of the obligatory salat.

The following zikr should be recited in the sajdah once:




Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih once.
(Glory be to my Great Sustainer, Most High, and I praise Him.)
or Subhanallah three times. (Glory to Allah.)

After reciting zikr in the second sajdah, sit up in a kneeling position with the ankle of the right foot in the sole of the left foot, with hands resting on the thighs and say:
Say:
"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).



followed by:



"Ash hadu an la ilaha illal lahu wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ash hadu anna Muhammadan 'Abduhu wa Rasuluh Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad"
(I testify that there is none worth worshipping except the Almighty Allah, Who is One and has no partner, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. O Allah! Send Your blessings on Muhammad and his progeny).

While still in the sitting position, recite the Salaam as follows:


Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan Nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
(O Prophet! Allah's peace, blessings and grace be upon you!).

Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadil lahis salihin
(Allah's peace be on us, those offering prayers - and upon all pious servants of Allah).

Assalamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.
(Allah's peace, blessings and grace be on you believers!)
Thereafter say (below) three times and that completes your Salaat:

"Allaho Akbar"
(Allah is Great).