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WUDHUWudhu, is the specific method of washing yourself before you pray. It was taught by our Holy Prophet Muhammad (saaw), after he came back from Me’raj.

Allah says in the Holy Qur’an, Sura Al-Ma-idah in verse 6:

“O you who believe! When you get ready for Salaat, wash your faces, wash your hands upto (and including) the elbows, and wipe (a part of) your heads, and (a part of ) your feet to the ankles.” (5:6)

Wudhu is not only needed for prayers, but also for:

  • Certain acts during Hajj and Umra (pilgrimage to Mecca)
  • Touching the writing of the Holy Qur’an
  • Touching the names of Allah(swt)
  • Touching the names of the Ma’sumeen(as)

It is recommended to be in wudhu as much of the time as possible. Here are a couple of specific examples where wudhu is recommended: before going to sleep, if you are angry then performing wudhu helps to calm yourself down.

As a muslim it is important to keep yourself clean at all times. Performing wudhu has a deeper spiritual meaning and is not performed for physical cleanliness. If a muslim wants to perform wudhu, but they are not clean, then they should wash first then perform the ablution. Before doing wudhu you should make sure that the parts of your body that are involved in wudhu (face, arms, head, feet) have nothing on them which would stop the water getting there. For example, plaster, nail varnish, rings, watch, socks.
In addition ensure that your hair is dry.

Now we will explain how to perform wudhu, see the Quranic ayat above 5:6.

Some of the actions in wudhu are obligatory, this means that they have to be performed in order for the wudhu to be valid.
Other actions of wudhu are recommended which means if they are not performed then the wudhu is still valid, but if they are performed then there are extra rewards inshaAllah.

We have made the distinction below between the obligatory and recommended acts, so you can choose to start by learning the obligatory acts only, and then if you wish introduce the recommended acts later. Or you may want to learn both the obligatory and recommended acts from the start.

HOW TO PERFORM WUDHU


RECOMMENDED
Washing hands
2 times
RECOMMENDED
Gargling water in mouth
3 times
RECOMMENDED
Water into nostrils
3 times
OBLIGATORY
Splash water onto face and wipe in a downwards motion, covering the area from the hairline to the bottom of the chin.
OBLIGATORY
Drop water onto your right arm
With your left hand wipe the water over your right arm, ensuring that the water reaches all areas between the elbow and the fingertips
Always wipe in a downwards motion moving away from the elbow
OBLIGATORY
Drop water onto your left arm (now turn off the tap)
With your right hand wipe the water over your left arm, ensuring that the water reaches all areas between the elbow and the fingertips
Always wipe in a downwards motion moving away from the elbow
From this point onwards you cannot use any fresh water from the tap. Masah (wiping) must be performed using existing water that has been involved in your wudhu. This is why, in the instruction above, it is important to turn off the tap before wiping the left arm. Otherwise, if your turn off the tap after wiping the left arm you run the risk off picking up fresh water.
OBLIGATORY
With your right hand, masah (wipe) the hair from the middle of the top of the head down to the hairline
OBLIGATORY
With your right hand wipe your right foot in one motion between the toes and the ankle (either direction is acceptable). Make sure that your hand moves and your foot remains still. Again, you should not be using and fresh tap water, just the moisture that remains on your hand from previous wudhu actions.
OBLIGATORY
With your left hand wipe your left foot as described for the right foot.



As mentioned previously wudhu is a spiritual process, and as such there are recommended duas to be recited at the various stages of wudhu. Please see below:

At the beginning of wudhu:

In the name of Allah, and for Allah; All praise is for Allah who made water Tahir and not Najis.

At the time of washing the hands:

O Allah! Place me amongst those who ask for forgiveness and those who are Tahir.

At the time of rinsing the mouth:

O Allah! Enable me to answer correctly on the day of meeting You and open my tongue for Your praise.

At the time of rinsing the nose:

O Allah! Do not keep me away from the fragrance of Jannat, and let me be one of those who will smell its fragrance, its refreshment and its perfume.

At the time washing the face:

O Allah! Brighten my face on the day when the faces will turn dark, and do not darken my face on the day when the faces are bright.

At the time of washing the right arm:

O Allah! Place my book of deeds in my right hand and a permanent stay in paradise on my left, and make my reckoning an easy one.

At the time of washing the left arm:

O Allah! Do not place my book of deeds in my left hand nor on my back and do not make it hang around my neck. And I seek refuge with You from the blazing fire.

At the time of Masah of the head:

O Allah! Cover me with Your mercy, Your blessings and Your pardon.

At the time of Masah of the feet:

O Allah! Keep me firm on the bridge (to paradise) on the day when the feet will slip, and help me in my efforts to do things which will please You, O Glorious and Mighty!

                   ADHAAN

Adhaan is the call to prayer and is recited as follows:

ALLAH HU AKBAR (4 Times)

 Allah(swt) is Great
ASH HADU AN LA ILAHA ILL LAL LAH (Twice)

 I bear witness that there is no God but Allah(swt)
ASH HADU AN NA MUHAMMAD AR
RASOOLUL LAH (Twice)

 I bear witness that Mohammad(saaw) is the Messenger of Allah(swt)
ASH HADU AN NA ALIYAN WALIYULLAH (Twice)

 I bear witness that Ali (as) is the Viceregent of Allah(swt)
This is an optional part of the Adhaan and Iqamah
HAYYA AL LAS SALAH (Twice)

 Hasten towards prayer
HAYYA AL LAL FALAH (Twice)

 Hasten towards prosperity
HAYYA ALA KHAIRIL AMAL (Twice)

 Hasten towards the best of action
ALLAH HU AKBAR (Twice)

 Allah(swt) is Great
LA ILAHA ILL LAL LAH (Twice)

 There is no God except Allah(swt)



                       IQAMAH
This is recited immediately before beginning the prayer as follows:

ALLAH HU AKBAR (Twice)

 Allah(swt) is Great
ASH HADU AN LA ILAHA ILL LAL LAH (Twice)

 I bear witness that there is no God but Allah(swt)
ASH HADU AN NA MUHAMMAD AR RASOOLUL LAH (Twice)

 I bear witness that Muhammad(saaw) is the Messenger of Allah(swt)
HAYYA AL LAS SALAH (Twice)

 Hasten towards prayers
HAYYA AL LAL FALAH (Twice)

 Hasten towards prosperity
HAYYA ALA KHAIR ILL AMAL (Twice)

 Hasten towards best of actions
QAD QAMAT IS SALAAT (Twice)

 Lo, Prayer has established
ALLAH HU AKBAR (Twice)

 Allah(swt) is Great
LA ILAHA ILL LAL LAH (Only Once)

 There is no God except Allah(swt)


                 FAJR SALAAT

Instructions

Recitation and Meaning

Niyyat (Intention) - Beginning of Prayer

I OFFER FAJR PRAYERS, 2 RAKATS, WAJIB QURBATAN ILAL LAH,

I offer Fajr prayers, 2 Rakats, seeking nearness to God, in obedience to Him

Takbirat-ul-Ihram (The First Takbir - Allah hu Akbar)

Lift both hands up to the ears and say

ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

First Rakaat - Qira-at (Recitation)

It is Wajib (essential) to recite Surah al Hamd, followed by any other complete Surah in the first two rakaats.

First Surah (Surah al Hamd)

BISMIL LAH HIR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM.

In the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

AL HAMDU LIL LAHI RAB BIL AALAMEEN. AR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

All praises belong to Allah the Cherisher, the Sustainer, Developer and Perfector of the worlds, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

MALIKI YAWMID DIN. IYYA KA NA’BUDU WA IYYA KA NASTA’EEN.

Master of the Day of Judgement. Thee only do we Worship, and Thee alone do we ask for help

IHDI NAS SIRATAL MUSTAQEEMA SIRAT AL LAZEENA AN AMTA ALAY HIM

Keep us along the straight path, the path of those whom Thou has blessed

GHAIRIL MAGHZOOBI ALAIHIM WAL LAZ ZUAL LEEN.

Not of those whom Thou art angry, nor of those who go astray.

Second Surah (Surah al Kausar)

BISMIL LAH HIR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

In the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

INNA A’TAINAKAL KAUSAR. FASALLI LI RAB BIKA WAN HAR

To thee have We granted the Fount (of abundance).Therefore, pray to your Lord and make Sacrifices.

INNA SHANI AKA HU WAL ABTAR

Surely your enemy is the one cut off (from good).

SAY ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

Rukuh (bend half-way down and keep both hands on your legs just above your knees)

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL AZEE MI WA BI HAM DIH

Free from All Defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow

Straighten up, saying

SAMI ALLAH HU LIMAN HAMIDAH

God listens to one who praises Him

ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

Sajdah (Go down to sajdah so that the forehead touches the place of sajdah directly - make sure that the material covering the head is not in the way.)

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to God

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from all defects is my All-Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him

Sit up and say

AS TAGH FIR UL LAHA RABBI WA ATOOBU ILAIH

I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto him I turn repentant

Second Sajdah

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from All defects is my All Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him.

Stand up saying

BI HAWL LIL LAHI WA QUWAT TI HI AQOOMO WA AQ’UD.

Due to the Vigour given by Allah, and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand

Second Rakaat

First Surah (Surah al Hamd)

BIS MIL LAH HIR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

In the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

AL HAMDU LIL LAHI RAB BIL AALAMEEN. AR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

All praises belong to Allah the Cherisher, the Sustainer, Developer and Perfector of the worlds, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

MALIKI YAWMID DIN. IYYA KA NA’BUDU WA IYYA KA NASTA’EEN.

Master of the Day of Judgement. Thee only do we Worship, and Thee alone do we ask for help

IHDI NAS SIRATAL MUSTAQEEMA SIRAT AL LAZEENA AN AMTA ALAY HIM

Keep us along the straight path, the path of those whom Thou has blessed

GHAIRIL MAGHZOOBI ALAIHIM WAL LAZ ZUAL LEEN.

Not of those whom Thou art angry, nor of those who go astray.

Second Surah (Surah Tawheed)

BIS MIL LAH HIR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

In the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

QUL HU WAL LAH HU AHAD, ALLAH HUS SAMAD, LAM YA LID,

Say He is God, the One, the Unique. God the Changeless, the Independent. He begets not,

WA LAM YU LAD, WA LAM YA KUN LA HOO KUFU WAN AHAD.

Nor is He Begotten. And there is no one equal to Him.

Qunoot (after Second Surah in 2nd Rakat - While still standing)

Raise your hands and bring them together in front of your face, with the palms of your hands raised up, inclined towards you. Say

RABBANA AATINA FIDDOONYA HASANATAWN

O our Lord! Bestow upon us good in this world

WA FIL AAKHERA-TI HASANATAWN WA QINA AZABAN NAR

And good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire.

ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

Rukuh

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL AZEE MI WA BI HAM DIH

Free from All defects is my All Highest Lord,and with His praise I bow

Straighten up, saying

SAMI ALLAH HU LIMAN HAMIDAH

God listens to one who praises Him

ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

Sajdah

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to God

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from all defects is my All-Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him

Sit up and say

AS TAGH FIR UL LAHA RABBI WA ATOOBU ILAIH

I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto him I turn repentant

Second Sajdah

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from All defects is my All Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him.

Sit up and say

ALLAH HU AKBAR

God is Great

Tashahud

Then say the Tashahud and then the salaam (while still sitting)

ASH HADU AN LAA ILAHA IL LAL LAH

I bear witness that there is no God except Allah

WAHDAHU LA SHARIKA LAHU

He is One, without any partner

WA ASH HADU AN NA MUHAMMAD AN ABDUHU WA RASOOLUH

And I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger

ALLA HUMMA SAL LI ALA MUHAMMADIN WA ALI MUHAMMAD.

O our God, bless Muhammad and the Progeny of Muhammad.

Salaam

ASSALAM MU ALAIKA AYYUHAN NABIYYU WA RAHMAT UL LAHI WA BARAKATUH

Peace be unto thee, O Apostle and the mercy of God and His bounties

ASSALAM MU ALAINA WA ALA IBAD DIL LAHIS SUALIHEEN

Peace be unto us and unto the virtuous servants of God

ASSALAM MU ALAIKUM WA RAHMATUL LAHI WABARAKATUH.

Peace be unto ye all, and the mercy of God and his bounties.

ALLAH HU AKBAR(Three times)

God is Great.

LA ILAHA IL LAL LAH

There is no God but Allah

ALLA HUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIN WA ALI MUHAMMAD

O our God, bless Muhammad, and the Progeny of Muhammad.
 

                 ZUHR SALAAT

Instructions

Recitation and Meaning

Niyyat (Intention) - Beginning of Prayer

I OFFER ZUHR PRAYERS, 4 RAKATS, WAJIB QURBATAN ILAL LAH,

I offer Zuhr prayers, 4 Rakats, seeking nearness to God, in obedience to Him

Takbirat-ul-Ihram (The First Takbir - Allah hu Akbar)

Lift both hands up to the ears and say

ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

First Rakaat - Qira-at (Recitation)

It is Wajib (essential) to recite Surah al Hamd, followed by any other complete Surah in the first two rakaats.

First Surah (Surah al Hamd)

BISMIL LAH HIR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM.

In the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

AL HAMDU LIL LAHI RAB BIL AALAMEEN. AR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

All praises belong to Allah the Cherisher, the Sustainer, Developer and Perfector of the worlds, the most Compassionate, The Merciful

MALIKI YAWMID DIN. IYYA KA NA’BUDU WA IYYA KA NASTA’EEN.

Master of the Day of Judgement. Thee only do we Worship, and Thee alone do we ask for help

IHDI NAS SIRATAL MUSTAQEEMA SIRAT AL LAZEENA AN AMTA ALAY HIM

Keep us along the straight path, the path of those whom Thou has blessed

GHAIRIL MAGHZOOBI ALAIHIM WAL LAZ ZUAL LEEN.

Not of those whom Thou art angry, nor of those who go astray.

Second Surah (Surah al Kausar)

BISMIL LAH HIR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

In the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

INNA A’TAINAKAL KAUSAR. FASALLI LI RAB BIKA WAN HAR

To thee have We granted the Fount (of abundance).Therefore, pray to your Lord and make Sacrifices.

INNA SHANI AKA HU WAL ABTAR

Surely your enemy is the one cut off (from good).

SAY ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

Rukuh (bend half-way down and keep both hands on your legs just above your knees)

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL AZEE MI WA BI HAM DIH

Free from All Defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow

Straighten up, saying

SAMI ALLAH HU LIMAN HAMIDAH

God listens to one who praises Him

ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

Sajdah (Go down to sajdah so that the forehead touches the place of sajdah directly - make sure that the material covering the head is not in the way.)

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to God

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from all defects is my All-Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him

Sit up and say

AS TAGH FIR UL LAHA RABBI WA ATOOBU ILAIH

I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto him I turn repentant

Second Sajdah

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from All defects is my All Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him.

Stand up saying

BI HAWL LIL LAHI WA QUWAT TI HI AQOOMO WA AQ’UD.

Due to the Vigour given by Allah, and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand

Second Rakaat

First Surah (Surah al Hamd)

BIS MIL LAH HIR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

In the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

AL HAMDU LIL LAHI RAB BIL AALAMEEN. AR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

All praises belong to Allah the Cherisher, the Sustainer, Developer and Perfector of the worlds, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

MALIKI YAWMID DIN. IYYA KA NA’BUDU WA IYYA KA NASTA’EEN.

Master of the Day of Judgement. Thee only do we Worship, and Thee alone do we ask for help

IHDI NAS SIRATAL MUSTAQEEMA SIRAT AL LAZEENA AN AMTA ALAY HIM

Keep us along the straight path, the path of those whom Thou has blessed

GHAIRIL MAGHZOOBI ALAIHIM WAL LAZ ZUAL LEEN.

Not of those whom Thou art angry, nor of those who go astray.

Second Surah (Surah Tawheed)

BIS MIL LAH HIR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

In the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

QUL HU WAL LAH HU AHAD, ALLAH HUS SAMAD, LAM YA LID,

Say He is God, the One, the Unique. God the Changeless, the Independent. He begets not,

WA LAM YU LAD, WA LAM YA KUN LA HOO KUFU WAN AHAD.

Nor is He Begotten. And there is no one equal to Him.

Qunoot (after Second Surah in 2nd Rakat - While still standing)

Raise your hands and bring them together in front of your face, with the palms of your hands raised up, inclined towards you. Say

RABBANA AATINA FIDDOONYA HASANATAWN

O our Lord! Bestow upon us good in this world

WA FIL AAKHERA-TI HASANATAWN WA QINA AZABAN NAR

And good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire.

ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

Rukuh

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL AZEE MI WA BI HAM DIH

Free from All defects is my All Highest Lord,and with His praise I bow

Straighten up, saying

SAMI ALLAH HU LIMAN HAMIDAH

God listens to one who praises Him

ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

Sajdah

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to God

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from all defects is my All-Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him

Sit up and say

AS TAGH FIR UL LAHA RABBI WA ATOOBU ILAIH

I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto him I turn repentant

Second Sajdah

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from All defects is my All Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him.

Stand up saying

BI HAWL LIL LAHI WA QUWAT TI HI AQOOMO WA AQ’UD.

Due to the Vigour given by Allah, and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand

Third Rakaat

Say 3 times (while standing)

SUBHAN ALLAHI WAL HAMDU LIL LAHI WA LAA ILAHA IL LAL LAHU WALLAHU AKBAR (3 times)

Glory to God, all praise belong to God, and there is no God but Allah and God is Great

Rukuh

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL AZEE MI WA BI HAM DIH

Free from All Defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow

Straighten up, saying

SAMI ALLAH HU LIMAN HAMIDAH

God listens to one who praises Him

ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

Sajdah

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to God

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from all defects is my All-Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him

Sit up and say

AS TAGH FIR UL LAHA RABBI WA ATOOBU ILAIH

I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto him I turn repentant

Second Sajdah

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from All defects is my All Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him.

Stand up saying

BI HAWL LIL LAHI WA QUWAT TI HI AQOOMO WA AQ’UD.

Due to the Vigour given by Allah, and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand

Fourth Rakaat

Say 3 times (while standing)

SUBHAN ALLAHI WAL HAMDU LIL LAHI WA LAA ILAHA IL LAL LAHU WALLAHU AKBAR (3 times)

Glory to God, all praise belong to God, and there is no God but Allah and God is Great

Rukuh

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL AZEE MI WA BI HAM DIH

Free from All Defects is my Lord, and with His praise I bow

Straighten up, saying

SAMI ALLAH HU LIMAN HAMIDAH

God listens to one who praises Him

ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

Sajdah

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to God

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from all defects is my All-Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him

Sit up and say

AS TAGH FIR UL LAHA RABBI WA ATOOBU ILAIH

I ask Allah, my Lord, to cover up my sins and unto him I turn repentant

Second Sajdah

SUBHAN ALLAH (3 times)

Glory to Allah

SUBHANA RAB BI AL A’LAA WA BI HAMDIH

Free from All defects is my All Highest Lord, and with His praise I adore Him.

Sit up and say

ALLAH HU AKBAR

God is Great

Tashahud

Then say the Tashahud and then the salaam (while still sitting)

ASH HADU AN LAA ILAHA IL LAL LAH

I bear witness that there is no God except Allah

WAHDAHU LA SHARIKA LAHU

He is One, without any partner

WA ASH HADU AN NA MUHAMMAD AN ABDUHU WA RASOOLUH

And I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger

ALLA HUMMA SAL LI ALA MUHAMMADIN WA ALI MUHAMMAD.

O our God, bless Muhammad and the Progeny of Muhammad.

Salaam

ASSALAM MU ALAIKA AYYUHAN NABIYYU WA RAHMAT UL LAHI WA BARAKATUH

Peace be unto thee, O Apostle and the mercy of God and His bounties

ASSALAM MU ALAINA WA ALA IBAD DIL LAHIS SUALIHEEN

Peace be unto us and unto the virtuous servants of God

ASSALAM MU ALAIKUM WA RAHMATUL LAHI WABARAKATUH.

Peace be unto ye all, and the mercy of God and his bounties.

ALLAH HU AKBAR(Three times)

God is Great.

LA ILAHA IL LAL LAH

There is no God but Allah

ALLA HUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMADIN WA ALI MUHAMMAD

O our God, bless Muhammad, and the Progeny of Muhammad.
 
 

                      ASR SALAAT

Instructions

Recitation and Meaning

Niyyat (Intention) - Beginning of Prayer

I OFFER ASR PRAYERS, 4 RAKATS, WAJIB QURBATAN ILAL LAH,

I offer Asr prayers, 4 Rakats, seeking nearness to God, in obedience to Him

Takbirat-ul-Ihram (The First Takbir - Allah hu Akbar)

Lift both hands up to the ears and say

ALLAH HU AKBAR

Allah is Great

First Rakaat - Qira-at (Recitation)

It is Wajib (essential) to recite Surah al Hamd, followed by any other complete Surah in the first two rakaats.

First Surah (Surah al Hamd)

BISMIL LAH HIR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM.

In the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

AL HAMDU LIL LAHI RAB BIL AALAMEEN. AR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

All praises belong to Allah the Cherisher, the Sustainer, Developer and Perfector of the worlds, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

MALIKI YAWMID DIN. IYYA KA NA’BUDU WA IYYA KA NASTA’EEN.

Master of the Day of Judgement. Thee only do we Worship, and Thee alone do we ask for help

IHDI NAS SIRATAL MUSTAQEEMA SIRAT AL LAZEENA AN AMTA ALAY HIM

Keep us along the straight path, the path of those whom Thou has blessed

GHAIRIL MAGHZOOBI ALAIHIM WAL LAZ ZUAL LEEN.

Not of those whom Thou art angry, nor of those who go astray.

Second Surah (Surah al Kausar)

BISMIL LAH HIR RAHMAN NIR RAHIM

In the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the Merciful

INNA A’TAINAKAL KAUSAR. FASALLI LI RAB BIKA WAN HAR

T