01/07/2026
کہو کے اے اللہ
The correct prayer is performing the five daily prayers on time, in a state of purity,
facing the qibla, with the intention and humility present. It begins with the opening takbir (Takbirat al‑ihram), reciting Al‑Fatiha and a surah, then bowing (ruku‘) and prostrating (sujud) with calmness, and sitting for the two tashahhuds (in the three‑rak‘ah and four‑rak‘ah prayers) or one (in Fajr), and ending with the tasleem, following the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ: “Pray as you have seen me pray.”
Steps of the correct prayer (from takbir to tasleem):
Preparation: wudu (ablution), covering the awrah, and facing the qibla.
Intention: intend the specific prayer in your heart without saying it out loud.
Takbirat al‑ihram: say “Allahu Akbar” while raising the hands level with the shoulders.
Standing and recitation: recite Surah Al‑Fatiha in every rak‘ah, and whatever you can of the Qur’an in the first two rak‘ahs.
Ruku‘ (bowing): bend down placing the hands on the knees, and say “Subhana Rabbiyal ‘Azim” (Glory be to my Lord the Most Great) three times, with calmness.
Rising from ruku‘: stand up straight and say “Sami‘a Allahu liman hamidah” (Allah hears those who praise Him), then “Rabbana wa laka al‑hamd” (Our Lord, to You is all praise).
Sujud (prostration): prostrate on the seven body parts (forehead and nose, both hands, both knees, and the toes) with calmness, and say “Subhana Rabbiyal A‘la” (Glory be to my Lord the Most High) three times.
Sitting between the two sujuds: sit and say “Rabbighfir li” (My Lord, forgive me).
Tashahhud: recite the tashahhud in the second sitting (the second rak‘ah) and the final one (the last rak‘ah), and the Ibrahimic supplication (salat al‑Ibrahimiyyah) in the final tashahhud.
Tasleem: turn to the right and say “As‑salamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah” (Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you), then to the left likewise.
Pillars of the prayer (it is not valid without them):
Standing when able (in obligatory prayer).
Takbirat al‑ihram.
Reciting Al‑Fatiha.
Ruku‘ (bowing).
Rising from ruku‘.
Sujud (prostration) on the seven body parts.
Rising from sujud.
Sitting between the two sujuds.
Calmness (stillness in every pillar).
Ordering the pillars.
The final tashahhud.
Sitting for the final tashahhud.
Sending prayers upon the Prophet ﷺ.
The two tasleems.
Recommended acts and preferences of the prayer:
Raising the hands when bowing, rising from it, and when standing for the third rak‘ah.
Placing the right hand over the left on the chest while standing.
The opening supplication (du‘a al‑iftitah) after Takbirat al‑ihram.
Reciting whatever you can of the Qur’an after Al‑Fatiha in the first two rak‘ahs.
Important notes:
Calmness (tranquility, stillness, and not rushing) is a basic pillar in ruku‘, sujud, and standing.
You must pay attention to “order,” meaning performing the pillars in the order mentioned. #القرانالكريم
