How To Perform Muslim Prayer

How to perform Muslim Prayer (Salah,Namaz)
This prayer guide is a step by step guide to learning how to pray for beginners.
The Muslim prayers are a form of worship which establishes the link between man
and his Creator whom we call Allah in Arabic. Through Salah (prayer) a person
communes with his Lord, the Creator and the Sustainer of the Universe.
Muslims all over the world face the direction of the first house built for the worship of
The One God (Allah) and pray the five daily prayers enjoined on every sane adult
Muslim male and female. This house is called the Kabah. It is located in the Holy city of
Makkah in present day Saudi Arabia. We do not worship the kabah. We simply worship
God while facing the Kabah.
The five daily Prayers become obligatory from the moment a person embraces
Islam. This is an extremely important tenet of Islam and has been enjoined with
great emphasis both in the Holy Quran and the sayings of Prophet Muhammad
(peace be upon him). According to one saying of Prophets (peace be upon him), the
prayer is the borderline between a Muslim and a non-believer.
Preparation for prayer
Before starting the prayer, a person must perform Wudhu (ablution).
How to perform Ablution and Ghusl (Wudhu

guide)
However if a person has had a wet dream or sex then they should perform Ghusl.
GHUSL
Ghusl should also be performed at the end of a women period of menstruation
has ended and at the end of 40 days after childbirth (unless the bleeding stops
before completing the 40 days period, then she must make the Ghusl as soon as
the bleeding stops).
Ghusl in Islam means the bathing of the entire body with water. Proof of its
legitimacy is embodied in the Holy Qur'an as follows:"And if ye are in a state of
ceremonial impurity, bathe your whole body" (Qur'an 5:6).
How to make Ghusl
PRAYER TIMES
Prayer timings vary throughout the globe and slight variations from day to day due to
changes in daylight hours.
There are five obligatory prayers which are performed at five different times of the day.
1 FAJR PRAYER (The Morning Prayer)
It starts at dawn and ends at sunrise. Thus it can be prayed between these points. But it
is best to pray at the beginning of its time (i.e. just after start of dawn)
2 DHUHR PRAYER (The Early Afternoon Prayer )
It starts when the sun begins to decline from its zenith and ends when the size of an
object's shadow is equal to the objects size.
3 ASR PRAYER (The Late Prayer )
It starts when an object's shadow is equal to the objects size and ends when just before
sunset.
It is better to pray Asr before the sky becomes yellow (even though it is allowed to pray at
such a time) because the Prophet (peace be upon him) disliked Muslims praying at such
as time and. He remarked that the Munafiq (Hypocrite ) offers his pray at this time.
4 MAGHRIB PRAYER (The Sunset Prayer ) .

Its time begins just after sunset and ends when twilight has just disappeared
5 ISHA PRAYER (The Night Prayer )

It starts when twilight has disappeared and ends before midnight
HOW TO PRAY
Stage1
Learning to pray when your language is not Arabic can seem to be a very difficult task.
However it is not as difficult as it may appear to you. A certain amount of text is
memorized and the same text can be recited in all the 5 daily prayers.
Since a Muslim should pray right away after converting to Islam, it would be reasonable
to say that he or she would be unable to memorize the whole text of the prayer in the
same day. However, Allah does not put a burden on anyone that they cannot bare.
Therefore the Prophet peace be upon him instructed new Muslims to learn a short
supplication (Subhaan-Allaah wal-hamdu Lillaah wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wa Allaahu
akbar wa laa hawla wa la quwwata illa Billaah) which they can recite in all their 5 daily
prayers as you will see in the beginners prayer guides.
It was narrated that ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Abi Awfa said: A man came to the Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allah be upon him) and said: “O Messenger of Allah, teach me something of
the Qur’aan that will suffice me, for I cannot read.” He said, “Say: Subhaan-Allaah wa’l-
hamdu Lillaah wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wa Allaahu akbar wa laa hawla wa la quwwata illa
Billaah (Glory be to Allaah, praise be to Allaah, there is no god except Allaah and Allaah is
Most great, there is no god except Allaah and there is no power and no strength except
with Allaah).” The man made a grabbing gesture with his hand (indicating that he had
learned a lot) and said, “This is for my Lord, what is there for me?” He said, “Say:
Allaahumma ighfir li warhamni wahdini warzuqni wa ‘aafini (O Allah, forgive me, have
mercy on me, guide me, and grant me provision and good health).” He made another
grabbing gesture with his other hand and stood up.
(Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 924; Abu Dawood, 832. Its isnaad was classed as jayyid by al-
Mundhiri in al-Targheeb wa’l-Tarheeb, 2/430. al-Haafiz Ibn Hajar indicated that it is hasan
in al-Talkhees al-Habeer, 1/236)
Most people are not aware of this as they are not specialized in teaching New Muslims so
they start them on either what i call the Intermediate stage (Learning Surah Fatiha) or
what i call the Advanced Stage (the full prayer). This has caused many new Muslims being
overwhelmed and many months go buy before they are able to pray. Whereas with our
beginners prayer guides some have been able to start praying within a few hours.
Some Scholars have said you can just recite the first part of the supplication.
Subhaan-Allaah
wal-hamdu Lillaah
wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah
wa Allaahu akbar
You can also add the following second part if you wish
wa laa
hawla
wa la
quwwata
illa Billaah
Now lets look at how to pray each of the five daily prayers
Click on the links in the box below to learn how to pray each of the 5 daily prayers
How a New Muslim or Beginner Prays the:
• 1 Morning (Fajr) Prayer
• 2 Noon (Dhuhr Prayer
• 3 Afternoon (Asr) Prayer
• 4 Evening (Maghrib) Prayer
• 5 Night (Isha) Prayer

Above guides show stage 1 and stage2
Stage 2 the Intermediate stage
After being able to recite the above in your 5 daily prayers you should try to memorize
Surah Fathiha as soon as possible and include it in the prayers (as described in the
prayer guides for the 5 daily prayers above)
Please do not skip stages 1 and 2 as you will end up making learning to pray difficult for
yourself and end up missing some of your prayers as the full text takes quite a while to
memorize especially for non-Arabic speakers. But do watch the video and flash movie
below to get a further idea of how the movements are preformed and eventual progress
to the third stage. If you have any questions please email us.
PRAYER MOVIE
The following movie will give you and idea as how the movements are preformed.
It is for advanced level but will be helpful for the very beginners to see the
movements in action.
Stage 3 (final stage)
This is the final and complete stage on learning to perform 5 daily Prayers. It is for
advanced level students only
How to perform the prayer (Full advanced level prayer guide )
Note:
Surah Fatiha should be recited one verse at a time
Listen to the whole of Surah Fatiha

1 Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem
2 Alhamdu lillahi rabbiL a lameen
3 Ar rahman nir raheem
4 Maliki yawmid deen
5 Iyyaka na'a budu wa-iyyaka nasta aeen
6 Ihdinas sirataal mustaqeem
7 Siratal latheena an a'amta alayhim ghayril maghdoobi alayhim walad daalleen

After reciting Surah Fatiha say

Ameen

1. In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
2. All the praises and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all
that exists).
3. The Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
4. The Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of Recompense ( i.e. the Day of
Resurrection)
5. You (Alone) we worship, and You (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything).
6. Guide us to the Straight Way
7. The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, not (the way) of those who
earned Your Anger (such as the Jews), nor of those who went astray (such as the
Christians).
HOW TO Perform Wudhu
Prior to entering Salaat (prayer), the person is required to undertake a

certain purification procedure known as "Wudhu" without which, the
person's prayer would not be acceptable in the sight of "Allah (subhanahu wa
ta'ala). This performance is called wudhu and is preferably carried out as
follows:

Abu Hurairah (radhiAllaahu'anhu) said: Rasoolullah (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa
sallam) said: The Prayer of anyone of you breaching purification is not
accepted unless he makes wudoo. [Al-Bukhaaree, (Fath ul-Baaree, 1/206),
Muslim (no.225) and others].
Ibn 'Umar (radhiAllaahu 'anhumaa) said: Indeed I heard Rasoolullah

(sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) say: Allah does not accept Prayer without
purification, nor Sadaqah from illegally attained wealth. [Muslim (1/160) and
others].
Narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When the Muslim or believing slave
does wudoo’ and washes his face, every wrong thing that he looked at with
his eyes comes out from his face with the water or with the last drop of
water. When he washes his hands, every wrong thing that he did with his
hands comes out from his hands with the water or with the last drop of
water. When he washes his feet every wrong thing that he walked to with his
feet comes out from his feet with the water or with the last drop of water,
until he emerges cleansed of sin.” (Muslim)
Narrated from ‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the
Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “There is no
one among you who does wudoo; and does it well, then says, Ashhadu an laa ilaaha
ill-Allaah wahdahu laa shareeka lah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa
rasooluhu (I bear witness that there is no god except Allaah alone, with no partner
or associate, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger) but
the eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him and he will enter through
whichever one he wants.” Narrated by Muslim, 234.
The Definition of Wudhu
Wudhu in the Arabic Language: Wudoo is the action, and wudhu the water
used.
Therefore - and it is also a verbal noun; or they are two forms of the same
word, both meaning the verbal-noun and maybe both referring also to the
water used.
Wudoo in the Sharee'ah: Wudoo is using clean and cleansing (Tuhoor) water
upon certain body parts as Allaah ta'ala has prescribed and explained.
HOW TO PERFORM WUDHU
Rasoolullah (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) himself explained in the

Declare the
hadeeth narrated by 'Umar (radhiAllaahu 'anhu) in the Sahihain Verily
intention for
1 the actions are by intention and there is for everyone only what he
Wudhu in your
intended... [Fath-ul-Baaree, 1/9, and Muslim, 6/48]. At-Tasmiyyah
heart
(Mentioning Allaah's Name)
Say Bismillah
(In the Name Abu Hurairah (radhiAllaahu' anhu) said that Rasoolullah (sallallahu
of Allah). 'alaihi wasallam) said There is no wudoo for him who does not
2 mention Allaah's name upon it. [Reported by Ibn Maajah (no.399),
At-Tirmidhee (no.26), Abu Dawood (no.101) and others. Ash-Shaikh
al-Albaani says: hadeeth Saheeh (Saheeh ul-Jaarni', no.7444)].
3 Wash the right Humraan (radhiAllaahu'anhu) narrates that 'Uthmaan called for water
hand up to and to make wudoo and washed his hands three times... then said: I saw
including the Rasoolullah (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam)make wudoo just as I have
wrists. Make made wudoo . [Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, and as preceded].
sure to while
rub and rub And in the hadeeth of Abdullaah ibn Zaid (radhiAllaahu'anhu)
between the he was asked about the wudoo of the Prophet (sallallaahu
fingers of the
'alaihi wa sallam), so he called for a bowl of water and made
hand. And thus
make sure no wudoo from it as the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam)
part of the made wudoo, and he poured out water from the bowl upon
hand is left his hand and washed it three times. [Al-Bukhaaree (al Fath,
dry. Three l/255), Muslim, 3/121].
times Aus ibn Abi Aus reports from his grandfather (radhiAllaahu
'anhu) who said: I saw Rasoolullah (sallallaahu alaihi wa
Then do the sallam) make wudoo washing his hands three times. [Ahmad
same with (4/9), An-Nasaa'ee (1/55) - with saheeh isnaad].
the left
hand. (also
three times)
Make a cup
with the right 'Abdullaah ibn Zaid al-Ansaaree said that it was said to him: Perform
hand then from for us the wudoo of Rasoolullah (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam), so he
this hand take called for a pot of water. Until he said: So he washed his mouth and
water into your nose with a single handful and did that three times. [Al-Bukhaaree and
mouth and Muslim].
swirl it inside
the mouth and In the hadeeth of 'Amr ibn Yahyaa (radhiAllaahu 'anhu) he said:
then expel out And he washed his mouth and nose using three handfuls of water.
of mouth. then [Muslim, 3/123].
sniff remaining Al-Imam an-Nawawi says: And in this hadeeth is a clear proof for
water from the the correct opinion that the sunnah in washing the mouth and nose
cupped right is that it should be with three handfuls of water - washing the
hand and sniff mouth and nose [together] with each of them.
water into the Abu Hurairah (radhiAllaahu'anhu) narrates that the Prophet
nose and then (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said When one of you makes
blow the water wudoo then let him enter water into his nose, then expel
out and using it. [Al-Bukhaaree (al-Fath, 1/229), Muslim (no.237), Abu
the left hand
Dawood (no. 140)].
remove the
4 in the hadeeth of Laqeet (radhiAllaahu 'anhu) who said: O
water from
your nose. Do Rasoolullah (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam), inform me of the
this three times wudoo . He said Complete the wudoo and rub between
the fingers and exert in breathing in the water into the
nose unless you are fasting. [Abu Dawood, no.l42; At-
Some people
Tirmidhee, no.38; An-nasaa'ee, no.ll4; IbMaajah, no.407; and
rinse the
others]. (Declared as saheeh by Ibn Hibbaan and al-Haalcim,
mouth first
and adh-Dhahabee agreed to that. Also declared as saheeh
three times
by Ibn al Qaataan, An-Nawawi and Ibn Hajr. Refer to the
and then
footnote in al-Baghawi's Sharh us-Sunnah: 1/417
rinse the 'Abd Khair said: We were sitting looking towards 'Alee - as he made
nose three wudoo - and he entered into his mouth a handful of water with his
right hand and washed his mouth and nose, then expelled it from
times
his nose with his left hand - he did that three times, then said:
However the Whoever would like to see the way of purification of Rasoolullah
first method (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) - then this is his purification.
[Reported by ad-Daarimee. Ash-shaikh al-Albaanee says in his
is the most
notes on al-Mishkaat: Its isnaad is saheeh].
authentic.
Wash the face
three times,
from the
hairline to the
jawbone and Humraan ibn Abaan narrates that 'Uthmaan (radhiAllaahu 'anhu)
chin, and from called for water to make wudoo and so mentioned the way in which
start of the ear the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) made wudoo . Humraan
said: Then he washed his face three times. [Al-Bukhaaree (al-Fath,
to start of the
1/312), Muslim (no.226)].
ear
'Uthmaan (radhiAllaahu'anhu) narrates that the Prophet
A man
(sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) used to run his (wet fingers)
should wash
through his beard. [At-Tirmidhee (no.31), Ibn Maajah
the hair of
(no.430), Ibn Jaarood (p.43) and al-Haakim (1/14~) who
his beard by
5 declared its isnaad as saheeh as did Ibn Khuzaimah and Ibn
taking a
Hibbaan. See the note in al-Baghagawi's Sharh us-Sunnah,
handful of
1/421].
water and
Anas (radhiAllaahu'anhu) narrates that the Prophet
entering it
(sallallaahu'alaihi wa sallam), when he made wudoo , used to
below his
take a handful of water and enter it below his chin and rub it
chin and
through his beard and said This is what my Lord - the
rubbing it
Great and Exalted - has ordered me to do. [Abo Dawood
through his
(no.145), al-Baihaqee (1/54), al-Haakim (1/149). Ash-Shaikh al-
beard and
Albaani declares it to be saheeh (Saheeh ul-Jaami', no.4572)].
passing the
wet fingers
through the
beard.

Wash the right
arm up to and Humraan ibn Abaan reports that 'Uthmaan (radhiAllaahu'anhu)
including the called for water for wudoo and mentioned the Prophet's (sallallaahu
elbow. Three 'alaihi wa sallam) way of making wudoo - and Humraan said: Then
times. he washed his right arm including the elbow three times, then the
left in the same way. [Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim as has preceded].
The arm Jaabir (radhiAllaahu'anhu) said that when the Prophet
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extends (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallarn) made wudoo , he would pass
from the the water over his elbows. [Reported by ad-Daaraqutnee
fingertips, (1/15), al-Baihaqee (1/56) and others - Ibn Hajr declared it to
including the be hasan. And Ash-Shaikh al-Albaanee declared it to be
nails, to the saheeh (Saheeh ul-Jaami', 4547)].
lower part of The proof in this matter is the hadeeth of Nu'aim ibn Mijmar
the upper who said: I saw Abu Hurairah make wudoo - he washed his
arm. It is face and completed the wudoo , then washed his right hand
essential to until he reached the upper arm, then his left hand till he
remove reached the upper arm" - then in the end of the hadeeth he
anything said: "This is how I saw Rasoolullah (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa
stuck to the sallam) make wudoo . [Muslim, 1/246]
hands before
washing
them, such
as dough,
mud, paint,
nail polish
etc, that
could
prevent the
water from
reaching the
skin.

Do the same
with the
LEFT ARM .
Three times
Wet your Al-Bukhaari (185) and Muslim (235) narrated from ‘Abd-
hands in Allaah ibn Zayd (may Allaah be pleased with him) that he
water, Place described the wudoo’ of the Prophet (peace and blessings of
both hands at Allaah be upon him): … Then he wiped his head with his
the front of the
head
hands, front to back. He started at the front of the head and
(beginning of (wiped) until his hands reached the back of the head, then he
hairline) and brought them back to where he started
wipe the head
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backwards
until you reach
the nape.
Then bring
them back to
the front of the
head
(beginning of
hairline). This
is done once
only
With regard
to a
woman’s
hair, she
should wipe
it whether it
is loose or
braided
from the
front of her
head to the
roots of the
hair at the
nape and
then bring
forward as
above, but
she does
not have to
wipe the
entire
length of
her hair.
Clean the ears

by inserting the
tips of the
From 'Abdullaah ibn 'Amr - about the way of performing wudoo - he
index fingers
said: Then he (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) wiped his head and
into the ears.
8 entered his two forefingers into his ears and wiped the backs of his ears
Twist them
with his thumbs. [Reported by Abu Dawood (no.135), an-Nasaa'ee
round the folds
(no.140), Ibn Maajah (no.422) and authenticated by Ibn Khuzairnah].
of the ears.
Then wipe the
back of the
ears with your
thumbs. From
bottom of the
ear upwards.
ONCE ONLY
Wash the right
feet up to and
including the
ankles, three
times,
You should
enter the
Ibn 'Umar (radhiAllaahu 'anhumaa) said: Rasoolullah
water
(sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) fell behind us and then came
between the
upon us during a journey, then we found him and it was time
toes with
for 'Asr - so we began to make wudoo and wipe over our
your little
feet, so he (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) called out at the top
finger and
of his voice Woe to the ankles from the Fire. (two or three
then wash
times) [Al-Bukhaaree (al Fath, 1/232) and Muslim, 3/128].
the foot
(note not
9 wipe feet but 'Abdullah b. 'Amr reported: We returned from Mecca to
wash them) Medina with the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon
and make him), and when we came to some water on the way, some of
sure you the people were in a hurry at the time of the afternoon
wash the prayer and performed ablution hurriedly; and when we
sole of the reached them, their heels were dry, no water had touched
foot and them. The Prophet (may peace be upon him) said: Woe to
heals. Make (dry) heels, because of Hell-fire. Make your ablution
sure no parts thorough.
of the foot is ( Muslim Book 002, Number 0468)
left dry
Wash the left
feet same as
the right
foot also
three times.

The Du'aa After the Wudoo

Ashhadu an laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wahdahu laa shareeka lah, wa ashhadu
anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasooluhu.
( I bear witness that there is no god except Allaah alone, with no
partner or associate, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave
and Messenger.)

Allaahumm aj’alni min al-tawwaabeena waj’alni min al-mutatahhireena
( O Allaah, make me one of those who repent and make me one of
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those who purify themselves)

According to another hadeeth narrated in Sunan al-Nasaa’i,
one of the things that may also be said after wudoo’ is:
“Subhaanaka Allaahumma wa bi hamdika, ashhadu an laa
ilaaha ill anta, astaghfiruka wa atoobu ilayka
(Glory and praise be to You, O Allaah, I bear witness that
there is no god but You, I seek Your forgiveness and I repent
to You).

Note. The water must also be pure (taahir), for impure (naajis) water cannot be used for
11 wudoo’. One must also remove anything that could prevent water from reaching the skin
and nails, such as nail polish.

In circumstances were water cannot be found, or there is only just enough for
drinking, or if water is injurious to health, in such circumstances one can perform
Tayammum (dry ablution ).
Allah says:
O you who believe! When you intend to offer As-Salat (the prayer), wash your faces
and your hands (forearms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) your
heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles . If you are in a state of Janaba (i.e. had a
sexual discharge), purify yourself (bathe your whole body). But if you are ill or on a
journey or any of you comes from answering the call of nature, or you have been in
contact with women (i.e. sexual intercourse) and you find no water, then perform
Tayammum with clean earth and rub therewith your faces and hands. Allah does
not want to place you in difficulty, but He wants to purify you, and to complete His
Favour on you that you may be thankful. (Quran 5:6)

Instances when At-Tayammum is Permitted
At-Tayammum is permitted only on specific instances as follows:
1.Where the person cannot find water or the amount of water is not sufficient for Wudhu.
However, before performing AT-Tayammum, the person is required to look for water
earnestly from any possible source.
2.When a person is injured or ill and believes that the use of water will worsen his/her
condition, then, At-Tayammum is allowed.
3.When water is too cold such that it may harm the person, AT-Tayammum is allowed if
the user cannot find means of heating the water.
4.When water is nearby, but the person is not able to fetch it due to fear for his/her life,
family and wealth, (e.g. from an enemy either beast or human in the vicinity) then, At-
Tayammum may be performed.
5.When there is not enough water and one is forced to save what is available for drinking
and/or cooking, then, At-Tayammum is allowed.

The Earth (Soil) to be used for At-Tayammaum
This should be pure earth or soil and can be sand, stone or gypsum which produce
dust when hit with the hands.
How to Perform At-Tayammum
1.Make intention in heart to perform At-Tayammum.
2.Say Bismillah (In the Name of Allah).
3. Strike both palms of hands on clean sand, dust or anything containing these (e.g. wall
or stone) .
4.Blow into the palms
5.Wipe the face using both palms.(once)
6.Thereafter using the left palm to wipe over the back of the right hand up to the wrist,
and then, uses the right palm to wipe over the back of the left hand up to the wrist.
7.Finish with the Dua as given above for Wudhu.

Matters which Invalidate the Wudhu
The person will remain in a state of Wudhu until any of the following matters is
committed:
(1) Anything coming out of the Anus or penis/vagina such as urine, feces or gas
etc.
(2) A person falling sound Sleep
(3) Becoming Unconscious - insanity or fainting or intoxication
(4) Touching the Uncovered Private Parts

(5) Touching a Woman which leads to prostatic fluid or semen being emitted. A
man can touch, kiss and hug his wife and his wudhu will still be valid. It will only
break if these actions lead to the emission of prostatic fluid or semen.
GHUSL (Bathing)
In certain cases Wudhu is not suffient such as sexual impurity, impurity due
to mentruation or nifaas (post natel bleeding) and some other cases .In such
cases a personn is required to make Ghusl
Ghusl for women and men
Ghusl is washing the entire body with water.
Allah say:
"O you who believe! Approach not As-Salat (the prayer) when you are in a drunken state
until you know (the meaning) of what you utter, nor when you are in a state
of Janaba, (i.e. in a state of sexual impurity and have not yet taken a bath) except when
travelling on the road (without enough water, or just passing through a mosque), till you
wash your whole body. And if you are ill, or on a journey, or one of you comes after
answering the call of nature, or you have been in contact with women (by sexual
relations) and you find no water, perform Tayammum with clean earth and rub therewith
your faces and hands (Tayammum) . Truly, Allah is Ever Oft-Pardoning, Oft-Forgiving."
(Quran 4:43)

Occasions when Ghusl is Required as an obligatory Act
Ghusl is obligatory on a person in the following cases:
1. If there is discharge of semen due to stimulation or because of an erotic dream (wet dream). If a
woman finds her self wet due to an erotic dream then Ghusl is obligatory on her because of the
hadeeth of Umm Salamah, who reported that Umm Sulaim, the wife of Abu Talha, asked Allah's
Messenger (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam), saying: "Allaah is not shy when it comes to the
truth. So is it obligatory for a woman to perform ghusl if she has a wet dream (i.e. seminal fluid
comes out)? The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) responded: "Yes, if she sees the fluid."
This hadeeth is reported by Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim. However, if one has an erotic dream but
no wetness is found then ghusl is not obligatory
2. Ghusl is obligatory for men and women after sexual intercourse performing Ghusl is required
regardless of whether the person ejaculated or not. A male is required to perform ghusl if the
head of his penis entered the Vagina of the female even if it was for just a secound. Abu
Hurairah (radyAllaahu anhu) said: Allah's Messenger (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said:
"When a man sits in between the four parts of a woman and enters into her (for intercourse), the
ghusl becomes obligatory." Reported by Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim. In Muslim's report, there is
the addition: "even if he doesn't ejaculate. The same ruling applies to the woman.
3. Females are required to perform ghusl when their menstruation period end.
4. Females are required to perform ghusl at the end of their post-childbirth bleeding. If she
continues to sleep for more than 39 days then she must perform ghusl at the end of
the 40th day.
5. It is required to perform ghusl on a Muslim who has died but if the Muslim died in Jihad (i.e as
a Shaheed or Martyr) then no qhusl is required.
Occasions for which Ghusl is preferred
Ghusl is recommended in the following cases:
6. Before going to Jummah Congregational (Friday Prayer).

7. Before going to Eid Prayers (Muslim annual feast prayers).
8. Before undertaking Umrah or Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah).
9. Upon washing a corpse. (According to many scholars, the performance of Ghusl is preferred for
a person who washes a corpse).
10.When a disbeliever converts to Islam.
How to Perform Ghusl
The Complete Ghusl: which is what has been reported in the hadeeth of "Aishah
(radyAllaahu anhaa) in Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, in which she said: "When Allah'ss
Messenger (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would perform ghusl due to Janaabah (sexual
impurity), he would begin by washing his hands. Then he would pour water from his right
hand to his left and wash his private parts with it (i.e. the left hand). Then he would
perform wudoo (ablution). Then he would take water and place his (wet) fingers on the
roots off his hair. Then he would pour three handfuls of water over his head. Then he
would pour water all over the rest of his body. Then he would wash his feet." This
wording is from Muslim. The hadeeth is in Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim from the narration
of Maymoonah, (radyAllaahu anhaa).
Special Note for women
The Ghusl for men and women is essential same. Women who have braids can do ghusl
without having to undo their hair if they are in Jannabah (sexual impurity). However if
they are impure due to Menstruation or Nifass (post Natel bleeding ) then they should
open their hair before doing ghusl. (see Hadiths Below).
Also if the Muslim female is making ghusl after the end of her Menstruation
or Nifass (post Natel bleeding ) then after the ghusl (described Below) she should take a
piece a cloth perfumed with musk and clean the private parts with it thrice.
Thus apart from this there is no difference in the way men and women perform Ghusl.
The Ghusl for men and women is as follows:

1 Intention inside ones heart not verbal.

2 Say Bismillah
Wash the right hand up to and including the wrists. Make sure to while rub and rub
between the fingers of the hand. And thus make sure no part of the hand is left dry.
Three times
3

Then do the same with the left hand. (also three times)
Wash off the impurities (off the private parts)
4

Wash the right hand up to and including the wrists. Make sure to while
5 rub and rub between the fingers of the hand. And thus make sure no part
of the hand is left dry. Three times

Then do the same with the left hand. (also three times)

Make a cup with the right hand then from this hand take water into your
mouth and swirl it inside the mouth and then expel out of mouth. then
sniff remaining water from the cupped right hand and sniff water into the
nose and then blow the water out and using the left hand remove the
6
water from your nose. Do this three times

Some people rinse the mouth first three times and then rinse the nose
three times
However the first method is the most authentic.

Wash the face three times, from the hairline to the jawbone and chin, and from start of
the ear to start of the ear.
7 After this a man should wash the hair of his beard by taking a handful of
water and entering it below his chin and rubbing it through his beard and
passing the wet fingers through the beard. (once)
Wash the right arm up to and including the elbow Three times.
The arm extends from the fingertips, including the nails, to the lower part
of the upper arm. It is essential to remove anything stuck to the hands
8 before washing them, such as dough, mud, paint, nail polish etc, that could
prevent the water from reaching the skin
.
Do the same with the LEFT ARM . Three times

Pour water over the head Three times down to the roots of the hairs. rubbing the roots
9
of the hair with the wet fingers
Pour water liberally over the entire body, beginning with the right side and then the left
10 side. Then pour water over your head. (Ensuring that no part of the body is untouched
by water by rubbing the body with your hands)
Move away from area were you did ghusl and Wash the right feet up to and including
the ankles, three times,
You should enter the water between the toes with your little finger and
11 then wash the feet (note not wipe feet but wash them) and make sure and
make sure you wash the sole of the foot and the heals. Make sure no parts
of the foot is left dry
Wash the left foot in the same manner as the right foot. Three times

Then say the following Duas for Wudhu when outside the bathroom (if bathroom has
a toilet inside it)
Ashhadu an laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wahdahu laa shareeka lah, wa ashhadu anna
Muhammadan abduhu wa rasooluhu.
12 ( I bear witness that there is no god except Allaah alone, with no partner
or associate, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and
Messenger.)
Allaahumm aj alni min al-tawwaabeena waj alni min al-mutatahhireena
( O Allah, make me one of those who repent and make me one of those
who purify themselves)

Hadiths regarding women's ghusl:

1. Umm Salamah (may Allaah be pleased with her), who said: "I said, "O Messenger of
Allaah, I am a woman who wears her hair in braids. Do I have to undo my braids
when I make ghusl because of janaabah? He said, "No, it is enough if you pour
water on your head three times, and then over the rest of your body. That will
make you clean." (Reported by Muslim, no. 497).
Narrated 'Aisha: In the last Hajj of Allah's Apostle I assume the Ihram for Hajj
along with Allah Apostle. I was one of those who intended Tamattu' (to perform
Hajj an 'Umra) and did not take the Hadi (animal for sacrifice) with me. I got my
menses and was not clean till the night of 'Arafa I said, "O Allah's Apostle! It is the
night of the day of 'Arafat and I intended to perform the Hajj Tamattu' with 'Umra
Allah's Apostle told me to undo my hair and comb it and to postpone the 'Umra. I
did the same and completed the Hajj. On the night of Al-Hasba (i.e. place outside
Mecca where the pilgrims go after finishing all the ceremonies Hajj at Mina) he (the
Prophet ordered 'Abdur Rahman ('Aisha's brother) to take me to At-Tan'im to
assume the lhram for'Umra in lieu of that of Hajj-atTamattu' which I had intended
to perform (Bukhari Volume 1, Book 6, Number 313:)
2. Narrated 'Aisha: An Ansari woman asked the Prophet how to take a bath after
finishing from the menses. He replied, "Take a piece a cloth perfumed with musk
and clean the private parts with it thrice." The Prophet felt shy and turned his face.
So pulled her to me and told her what the Prophet meant. (Bukhari Volume 1,
Book 6, Number 312:)
Tayammum
In circumstances were water cannot be found, or there is only just enough for drinking,
or if water is injurious to health, in such circumstances one can perform Tayammum (dry
ablution ).
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How a New Muslim or a Beginner Prayers
The Fajr (Morning) prayer
This is the first prayer and it consists of 2 units (rakats). Essentially what is said in all the 5
obligatory prayers is the same. The only difference is the number of units (rakats)
performed in each prayer, how long each unit is and whether the first 2 units (rakats) of a
prayer are said Audible or silently in ones heart
Thus the FAJR (morning) Prayer consists of 2 units (rakats),
Note
Males garments/pants should be above the ankles (unlike in the

picture. InshaAllah better diagrams will be made as soon as possible).
Women's garment should be a forearms lower than her skins (measure

your arm length , from elbow to longest finger, if this is say is 45 cm, )
then form your skins and ) thus her feet will be completely covered.
Women are NOT supposed to pray when they are menstruating and

experiencing post-childbirth bleeding.
Abstaining from prayers for a women experiencing post-childbirth bleeding

is a maximum of forty (40) days. If her bleeding stops before the 40 days
she must make ghusl and start praying.
Also at the end of her menstruation she must make ghusl and begin her
prayers.
Before prayer one must perform Ablution
How to perform Ablution (Wudhu)
Wear Proper clothing
Establish the Sutrah by placing anything (about the height of a saddle) just beyond
the place were you will prostrate so that people walk outside that object. This
could be anything from your bag to even a chair
START OF Morning (Fajr) Prayer

Establish the Sutrah by placing anything (about the height of a
1.1 saddle) just beyond the place were you will prostrate so that people
walk outside that object. This could be anything from your bag to
even a chair.
.
Then Stand facing the Kabah in Makka in Saudi Arabia (Qibla).
Your eyes should be looking at the place on the ground were
you will prostrate your forehead later on in the prayer
Make intention by thinking about which prayer you are about to perform

1.2
(e.g. Fajr (Morning) prayer).
Saying
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
1.3
Raise both your hands to height that is level with your shoulders or level
with top of your ears as shown in the picture
Place your left hand on your chest. Then place your right
1.4 hand on the top of the back of your left hand as in the picture
Whilst in this position say the following Dua (supplication):

"Subhaan-Allaah wal-hamdu Lillaah wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah
wa Allaah-hoo akbar wa laa hawla wa la quwwata illa
Billaah "
(Glory be to Allaah, praise be to Allaah, there is no god except

Allaah, Allaah is Most great and there is no power and no
strength except with Allaah)
Note: when you reach intermediate level recite Surah Fathiha in
this position (described at bottom of guide)
After completing the above recitation pause for a moment,

1.5 then saying
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
raise both your hands as in picture and go down to raku (bowing

Position).
1.6 R In the bowing position say the following three times
"Subhana rab-bi yal adheem" ( say 3 times)
("Glory be to my Lord who is the very greatest" )

uku
Next, whilst start straightening up your and raising your hands
1.7 and say:
Sami Allaah-hoo-liman hamidah,
( Allah hears the one who praises Him )

In the standing straight position say the following
1.8
"Rabbanaa wa lak al-hamd"
(Our Lord, [and] to you be all Praise)
Then go down to the prostration (sajuud) position whilst saying
1.9 "Allah-hoo Akbar" (Allah is Great)
In the prostration say the following 3 times

1.10 "Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" ( say 3 times)
( "How perfect is my Lord, the Most High" )
Sajdah
Next, raise your head from prostration whilst saying
1.11 "Allah-hoo Akbar"
("Allah is Great")
Then assume the sitting position.

Place your left foot along the ground and sit on it, and keep the
right foot upright, with the point of the toes towards the qiblah
or You can also practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and the
toes ). You should also be relaxed such that every bone is in its
proper position. Whilst in this position one should say:
"'Rabb ighfir lee "
("O my Lord, forgive me " )

Next, saying
1.12
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
Prostrate for the second time.

Whilst in the prostration say again the following
"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" ( say 3 times)
( "How perfect is my Lord, the Most High"
Next, raise the head from prostration whilst saying

("Allah is Great")
Then assume the sitting position for a short time

This concludes the First Rakah
From this position stand up straight for the secound Rakah
Start of Second
Rakah
2.1 Whilst in this position say the following Dua (supplication):

wa Allaahu akbar wa laa hawla wa la quwwata illa Billaah
"

Then saying
(Allah is Great)
raise both your hands and go down to the bowing position (called raku).
See below
R In the bowing position say the following three times

2.3 "Subhana rab-bi yal adheem" ( say 3 times)
uku
2.4 and say:

In this standing position
2.5
(Our Lord, [and] to you be all Praise )
Then go down to the prostration position whilst saying
(Allah is Great)
In this prostration say the following 3 times

2.7 "Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" ( say 3 times)
Next, raise your head from prostration whilst saying

2.8 "Allahu Akbar"
("Allah is Great")
Then assume the sitting position and say
"'Rabb ighfir lee "

Next, saying
(Allah is Great)

Sajdah Whilst in the prostration say again the following
Next, raise the head from prostration while saying
("Allah is Great")
In the the sitting position say:

wa Allaah-hoo akbar wa laa hawla wa la quwwata illa
Billaah "
(Glory be to Allaah, praise be to Allaah, there is no god except Allaah,

Allaah is Most great and there is no power and no strength except with
Allaah)
Then turning your face to the right. say the following:

2.11
"Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah "

(Peace and mercy of Allah be on you).
Then turning your face to the left. say the following:
2.12

This completes the Morning (FAJR) prayer
Summary

For a New Muslim or any Muslim who does not know how to prayer you just need to memorize the
following few words.
And this will enable you to pray all the 5 daily prayers.
A) Allah-hoo Akbar
B) "Subhaan-Allaah wal-hamdu Lillaah wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wa Allaah-hoo
akbar wa laa hawla wa la quwwata illa Billaah "
C) Sami Allaahu liman hamidah
D) Rabbana wa lakaal hamd

E Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah
If you are up to it you can also memorize the following

F) Subhana rab-bi yal atheem
G) Subhana rubbiyal a'ala
H) Rabbi eghfir lee

Once you have memorized these words and you have gone through these prayer guides
you will be surprised that the Prayer is not as difficult as it looks.
I suggest you print this out and practice holding the pages and recite what should be
recited in each of the body positions.
Going through the motions repeatedly will help you learn quickly. Also look at the video
and the flash movie as it will help you see the postures and movements. May Allah make
it easy for you.
Once you have learnt the above and are praying confidently.. Try to Memorise Surah
Fatiha.as quickly as possible (this is explained below)

Note:
Surah Fatiha should be recited one verse at a time
Surah Fatiha

2 Alhamdu lillahi rabbiL a lameen
7 Siratal latheena an a'amta alayhim ghayril maghdoobi alayhim walad daalleen

After reciting Surah Fatiha one says

Ameen

1. In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

2. All the praises and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin
(mankind, jinns and all that exists).
4. The Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of
Recompense ( i.e. the Day of Resurrection)
5. You (Alone) we worship, and You (Alone) we ask for help (for each
and everything).
6. Guide us to the Straight Way
7. The Way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, not (the
way) of those who earned Your Anger (such as the Jews), nor of those
who went astray (such as the Christians).
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How a New Muslim Prayers
The DHUHR (Early Afternoon), Asr (late afternoon ) and Isha ( night ) prayer
The Dhuhr prayer is the second prayer of the day. It starts when the sun
begins to decline from its zenith and ends when the size of an object's
shadow is equal to the objects size.
The Asr prayer is the third prayer of the day.
It starts when an object's shadow is equal to the objects size and ends when
just before sunset.
It is better to prayer Asr before the sky becomes yellow (even though it is
allowed to pray at such a time) because the Prophet ( peace be upon him)
disliked Muslims praying at such as time and. He remarked that the Munafiq
(Hypocrite ) offers his pray at this time.
The Isha prayer is the fifth prayer of the day. It starts when twilight has
disappeared and ends before midnight
All three of these prayers consist of 4 units each and what is recited in these
prayers is exactly the same.
The only difference which occurs is that the first two units (raka'ts) in the
Isha Prayer are recited AUDIBLY. But the final two units (raka'ts) are recited
silently
However in the Dhuhr and Asr prayer all the units (Raka'ts) are Recited
silently in ones heart/mind.
Wear Proper clothing
Just before Prayer
Establish the Sutrah by placing anything (about the height of a saddle) just
beyond the place were you will prostrate so that people walk outside that
object. This could be anything from your bag to even a chair

START OF A 4 RAKAH PRAYER (ie Dhuhr, Asr or Isha prayer Prayer)

Establish the Sutrah by placing anything (about the height of a saddle) just
1.1 beyond the place were you will prostrate so that people walk outside that object.
This could be anything from your bag to even a chair.

Your eyes should be looking at the place on the ground were you will
prostrate your forehead later on in the prayer
Make intention as to which prayer you are about to perform (e.g. Dhuhr or Asr or
Maghrib prayer).
1.2
Note!
Intention should be in mind not verbal.That is one should be thinking of which
prayer one is about to perform.
Saying
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
1.3
Raise both your hands to height that is level with shoulders or level with top of the
ears as in the picture
Place left hand on your chest. Then place your right hand on the top
1.4 of the back of your left hand as in the picture

"Subhaan-Allaah wal-hamdu Lillaah wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wa
Allaah-hoo akbar wa laa hawla wa la quwwata illa Billaah "

Allaah)
Note: when you reach intermediate level recite Surah Fathiha in this
position (described at bottom of guide)
After completing the recitation pause for a moment,
1.5 then saying
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
raise both your hands and go down to raku. Position below
1.6 R In the bowing position say the following three

times
"Subhana rab-bi yal adheem"
uku
Next, straighten up the back from the ruku saying:
1.7 Sami Allaahu liman hamidah,
and raise both your hands (with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with fingers apart
(not spaced out) level with shoulders or level with top of the ears .
And straighten your back
In the standing position you should be erect so that the joints of your body go back
1.8 in place. Whilst in this standing position say the following

Then Saying "Allah-hoo Akbar"

1.9 (Allah is Great),
separate hands from the side and go down for sajdah (prostration) in picture
below

1.10
In this prostration say the following 3
times
"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala"
Sajdah
("Allah is Great")
Then assume the sitting position
While sitting between the two sajdahs, place your left foot along the ground and
sit on it, and keep the right foot upright, with the point of the toes towards the
qiblah or You can also practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and all the toes).
You should also be relaxed such that every bone is in its proper position. Whilst
in this position one should say:
"'Rabb ighfir lee "
Note. the hands should be close to the knees and fingers spread out. one should
look at the site were one will prostrate.
Next, saying
1.12
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)

( "How perfect is my Lord, the Most High")
Next, raise the head from prostration whilst saying

("Allah is Great")

From this position stand up straight for the secound Rakah
End of First Rakah

Start of Second Rakah
After completing the recitation pause for a moment, then saying
2.2
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
raise both your hands (with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with fingers apart
(not spaced out) level with shoulders or level with top of the ears go down to
raku. Position below
R
2.3
In the bowing position say the following three
times
uku
2.4
Sami Allaahu liman hamidah,
and raise both your hands (with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with fingers
apart (not spaced out) level with shoulders or level with top of the ears .

In the standing position you should be erect so that the joints of your body go
2.5 back in place. Whilst in this standing position say the following
Then Saying
2.6
"Allahu Akbar"
(Allah is Great),
separate hands from the side and go down for sajdah in picture below

2.7 times
2.8
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
("Allah is Great")

You should also be relaxed such that every bone is in its proper position.
Whilst in this position one should say::
"Rabb ighfir lee "
Note. the hands should be close to the knees and fingers spread out. one
should look at the site were one will prostrate.
Next, saying
2.9
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
Sajdah Prostrate for the second time.

2.10
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
("Allah is Great")

While sitting place your left foot along the ground and sit on it, and keep the
right foot upright, with the point of the toes towards the qiblah or You can also
practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and all the toes).
Place right palm on right thigh/knee and left palm on the left thigh/knee, and
place the end of the right elbow on the right thigh. Spread left palm on left
knee, clench all fingers of the right hand, point the finger adjacent (index
finger) to the thumb towards qiblah, and fix sight on it.
Also when pointing with the RIGHT HAND INDEX FINGER, u can place the
thumb on the middle finger
Or you can make a circle with the two fingers Move the RIGHT HAND
INDEX FINGER as you supplicate with it from the start till the end of the
Tashahud
Then Recite
"Subhaan-Allaah wa’l-hamdu Lillaah wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wa Allaahu
akbar wa laa hawla wa laquwwata illa Billaah "
(Glory be to Allaah, praise be to Allaah, there is no god except Allaah, Allaah is

Most great and there is no power and no strength except with Allaah)
This concludes the Second Rakah Next, get up for the third rakah,
supporting yourself off the ground. You can also clench your fist,
meaning, supporting yourself with your hands when getting off the
ground
End of Second Rakah
Start of Third Rakah
As soon as get up after completing the second rakaah raise both your hands
(with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with fingers apart (not spaced out) level
with shoulders or level with top of the ears.
3.1
or you may raise the hands whilst still sitting and at the end of
position 2.10 and then get up for the third rakah thus missing out
position 3.1 and going straight to position 3.2 (Note this is only done
after the second rakaah of a three or 4 Rakah prayer. )
Place left hand on your chest. Then place your right hand on the
3.2 top of the back of your left hand as in the picture


Allaah, Allaah is Most great and there is no power and no strength
except with Allaah)

3.3 then saying
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
3.4 R

times
uku
3.5 Sami Allaahu liman hamidah,
and raise both your hands (with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with fingers

Then Saying
(Allah is Great),
3.8 times
Sajdah
3.9 "Allahu Akbar"
("Allah is Great")
qiblah or You can also practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and all the toes). You
should also be relaxed such that every bone is in its proper position. Whilst in
this position one should say:
"'Rabb ighfir lee "
Note. the hands should be close to the knees and fingers spread out. one should
look at the site were one will prostrate.
Next, saying
3.10
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)

Whilst in the prostration say again the
following
("Allah is Great")
While sitting place your left foot along the ground and sit on it, and keep the
right foot upright, with the point of the toes towards the qiblah
or You can also practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and all the toes). You
should also be relaxed such that every bone is in its proper position.
This concludes the third Rakah
Next, get up for the Fourth rakah, supporting yourself off the ground. You can
also clench your fist, meaning, supporting yourself with your hands when
getting off the ground
End of Third Rakah

Start of Fourth Rakah
4.1 Place left hand on your chest. Then place your right hand on the top
of the back of your left hand as in the picture


Allaah is Most great and there is no power and no strength except
with Allaah)
4.2
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
R In the bowing position say the following three
4.3 times
uku
4.4
Sami Allaahu liman hamidah,

Then Saying
(Allah is Great),
separate hands from the side and go down for sajdah (prostration) in picture
below

4.7 following

4.8
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
("Allah is Great")

"Rabb ighfir lee "
Next, saying
4.9
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)

4.10

"Allah-hoo Akbar"
("Allah is Great")

Your Left buttocks should be on the floor. Your left leg should be bent. Outside
of Left Femur should also be on the floor and your inside of your Left Tibia
and foot should be protruding underneath the front of your Right Tibia (shin
area).
Also the right foot can be placed upright with the toes pointing towards the
qiblah or it can be placed on the ground. In this position, you will be leaning
heavily on the left hand (but make sure that your left hand is placed on your
thigh/knee and not the floor).
Also when pointing with the RIGHT HAND INDEX FINGER, u can place the
thumb on the middle finger
Tashahud
Then Recite
"Subhaan-Allaah wa’l-hamdu Lillaah wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wa Allaahu
akbar wa laa hawla wa laquwwata illa Billaah "
(Glory be to Allaah, praise be to Allaah, there is no god except Allaah, Allaah is

Most great and there is no power and no strength except with Allaah)
(end of Tashahud.)
Having said the above mentioned prayers, turning the face to the
4.11 right. This following prayer is recited:


Then turning the face to the left, the prayer above is said
4.12 again:
This completes a prayer consisting of 4 rakahs such as Dhuhr, Asr and Isha prayers

• 1 Morning (Fajr) Beginners Prayer Guide
• 2 Noon (Dhuhr) Beginners Prayer Guide
• 3 Afternoon (Asr) Beginners Prayer Guide
• 4 Evening (Maghrib) Beginners Prayer Guide
• 5 Night (Isha) Beginners Prayer Guide
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The Maghrib (sunset) prayer
This Prayer is Performed when the Sun has set.

Its time begins just after sunset and ends when twilight has just
disappeared
It is the Fourth Prayer.
It consists of 3 units (raka'ts).
The First 2 units (raka'ts) are recited Audible and the final unit (raka'h)
is recited silently in ones heart.


Wear Proper Clothing
Just before Prayer

Establishing the Sutrah Establish the Sutrah by placing anything (about the
height of a saddle) just beyond the place were you will prostrate so that
people walk outside that object. This could be anything from your bag to even
a chair

START OF MAGHRIB PRAYER

1.1 saddle) just beyond the place were you will prostrate so that people
walk outside that object. This could be anything from your bag to
even a chair.
.
Your eyes should be looking at the place on the ground were
you will prostrate your forehead later on in the prayer
Make intention by thinking about which prayer you are about to perform

1.2
(e.g. Maghrib prayer).
Saying
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
1.3
Raise both your hands to height that is level with shoulders or level with
top of the ears as in the picture

wa Allaah-hoo akbar wa laa hawla wa la quwwata illa Billaah
"

1.5 then saying
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
1.6

times
Ruku

1.7 and say:

In the standing position say the following
1.8
Then Saying
(Allah is Great),

1.10 times
Sajdah
1.11 "Allahu Akbar"
("Allah is Great")
Place your left foot along the ground and sit on it, and keep the right foot
upright, with the point of the toes towards the qiblah or You can also
practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and all the toes). You should also be
relaxed such that every bone is in its proper position. Whilst in this position
one should say:
"'Rabb ighfir lee "
Next, saying
1.12
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)

following
1.13 "Allah -hooAkbar"
("Allah is Great")
Then assume the sitting position for a short while
Then, get up for the second rakah

End of First Rakah

"
2.2
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
raise both your hands and go down to raku. Position below

2.3
times
Ruku
2.4 and say:

2.5
Then Saying
2.6
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great),

2.7 times
2.8
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
("Allah is Great")
"Rabb ighfir lee "
Then go down to Sajdah
Next, saying
2.9
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)

following
2.10
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
("Allah is Great")
Then assume the sitting position and place right palm on right thigh/knee
and left palm on the left thigh/knee. Clench all fingers of the right hand,
point the finger adjacent (index finger) to the thumb towards qiblah, and fix
your sight on it.
Then Recite
"Subhaan-Allaah wa’l-hamdu Lillaah wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wa
Allaahu akbar wa laa hawla wa laquwwata illa Billaah "

Allaah)
This concludes the Second Rakah

Next, Whilst saying Allah-hoo Akbar get up for the third and final
Rakkah and whilst getting up this time also raise your hands as
shown in 3.1

End of Second Rakah

3.1 Raising Hands.

"

3.3
"Allah-hoo Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
raise both your hands go down to raku (bowing position)

3.4
times
3.5 and say:

3.6
Then Saying
3.7
"Allahu Akbar"
(Allah is Great),

3.8 times

3.9
"Allahu Akbar"
("Allah is Great")
"Rabb ighfir lee "
Note. one should look at the site were one will prostrate.
Next, saying
3.10
3.11
"Allah u Akbar"
("Allah is Great")

Your Left buttocks should be on the floor. Your left leg should be bent.
Outside of Left Femur should also be on the floor and your inside of your
Left Tibia and foot should be protruding underneath the front of your Right
Tibia (shin area).
Also the right foot can be placed upright with the toes pointing towards the
qiblah or it can be placed on the ground. In this position, you will be leaning
heavily on the left hand (but make sure that your left hand is placed on your
thigh/knee and not the floor).
Also when pointing with the RIGHT HAND INDEX FINGER, u can place
the thumb on the middle finger
Tashahud
Then Recite
"Subhaan-Allaah wa’l-hamdu Lillaah wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wa
Allaahu akbar wa laa hawla wa laquwwata illa Billaah "

Allaah)
(end of Tashahud.)
Having said the above mentioned prayers, turning the face to the
3.12 right. This following prayer is recited:


3.13 again:

This completes the Maghrib (sunset) which consisted of 3 rakats (units)

The Manner of Performing Prayers
This prayer guide is a step by step guide to learning how to pray. Prayer is called
Salah in Arabic. You may hear it called Namaz if you come across Muslims from
Turkey or the Indian subcontinent but the proper name is Salah
The prayer guides in this section are for Advanced level students.
If you are at the beginner or intermediate stage please start of the prayer guides
on this following link Beginners prayer guides
Preparation for prayer
Before starting the prayer, a person must perform Wudhu (ablution).
However if a person has had a wet dream or sex then they should perform Ghusl instead
of whudhu.
Ghusl should also be performed at the end of a women period of menstruation has
ended and at the end of 40 days after childbirth (unless the bleeding stops before
completing the 40 days period, then she must make the Ghusl as soon as the bleeding
stops).
Ghusl in Islam means the bathing of the entire body with water. Proof of its legitimacy is
embodied in the Holy Quran as follows: And if ye are in a state of ceremonial impurity,
bathe your whole body (Quran 5:6)

How to perform Ablution Wudhu
How to make Ghusl
What If you cannot make Ghusl?
How to perform Tayammum

PRAYER TIMES
Prayer timings vary throughout the globe and slight variations from day to day due to
changes in daylight hours.
There are five obligatory prayers which are performed at five different times of the day.
1 FAJR PRAYER (The Morning Prayer)
It is the first of the five obligatory prayers of the day. It starts at dawn and ends at
sunrise. Thus it can be prayed between these points. But it is best to pray at the
beginning of its time (i.e. just after start of dawn)
2 DHUHR PRAYER .(The Early Afternoon Prayer )
It starts when the sun begins to decline from its zenith and ends when the the size of an
object's shadow is equal to the objects size.
3 ASR PRAYER (The Late Prayer )
It starts when an object's shadow is equal to the objects size and ends when just before
sunset.
It is better to pray Asr before the sky becomes yellow (even though it is allowed to pray at
such a time) because the Prophet ( peace be upon him) disliked Muslims praying at such
as time and. He remarked that the the Munafiq (Hypocrite ) offers his pray at this time.
4 MAGHRIB PRAYER (The Sunset Prayer ) .

Its time begins just after sunset and ends when twilight has just disappeared
5 ISHA PRAYER (The Night Prayer )

It starts when twilight has disappeared and ends before midnight
HOW TO PRAY
Each prayer consists of a number of Units called rakah's.
The Fajr Prayer consists of 2 rakahs,
The Dhuhr , Asr and Isha prayers consist of 4 rakahs each

The Maghrib prayer consist of 3 rakahs.
Stage 3 (final stage)
This is the final and complete stage on how to perform the 5 daily Prayers.
How to perform the prayer (Advanced level Guide)
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How to Pray the Morning (Fajr) Prayer
FAJR PRAYER (The Morning Prayer)
It is the first of the five obligatory prayers of the day. It starts at dawn and ends at
sunrise. Thus it can be prayed between these points. But it is best to pray at the
beginning of its time (i.e. just after start of dawn)
Essentially what is said in all the 5 obligatory prayers is the same. The only difference is
the number of units (raka'ts) performed in each prayer, how long each unit is and
whether the first 2 units (raka'ts) of a prayer are said Audible or silently in ones heart
Thus the FAJR (morning) Prayer consists of 2 units (raka'ts), the DHUHR (Early

Afternoon) Prayer and ASR (late afternoon ) prayer and ISHA ( night ) prayer all 4
consist units (raka'ts) and finally the MAGHRIB (sunset) prayer consists of 3 units
(raka'ts).
The other difference is that the First 2 rakaats of FAJR, MAGHRIB and ISHA prayers are
recited loudly and the remaining rakaats of these prayers are recited silently.
However all 4 rakaats of DHUHR and ASR are recited silently

I suggest you print this out and practice holding the pages reciting what is there to be
recited in their respective body positions.
Going through the motions repeatedly will help you learn quickly. Also look at the video
and the flash movie as it will help you see the postures and movements. May Allah make
it easy for you.
Note-
Males garments/pants should be above the ankles (unlike in the
picture. Inshallah better diagrams will be made as soon as possible).
Women's garment should be a forearms lower than her skins
(measure your arm length , from elbow to longest finger, if this is say
is 45 cm, ) then form your skins and ) thus her feet will be completely
covered.
Women are NOT supposed to pray when they are menstruating and

experiencing post-childbirth bleeding.
Abstaining from prayers for a women experiencing post-childbirth bleeding
is a maximum of forty (40) days. If her bleeding stops before the 40 days
she must make ghusl and start praying.
Also at the end of her menstruation she must make ghusl and begin her
prayers.

Just before Prayer

Establishing the Sutrah (A Tall Object About The Height Of A Saddle, Just Beyond the Place of
Prostration, Within Which Nothing Should Pass)
Place anything (about the height of a saddle) just beyond the place of
prostration. Things that can be used are: a wall, bed, tall pillow, tall purse, tall
stick, tree, etc. Anything that breaks the path between the person praying and
someone who "may" need to pass in front. It's best to pray facing a wall, bed, or
any other type of tall object, so that there will be no need for someone to pass
directly in front. Do not mind anyone who passes beyond the sutrah.
The Prophet (SAW) said, "Do not pray except towards a sutrah, and do not let anyone
pass in front of you, but if someone continues (to try to pass) then fight him, for he has
a companion (i.e. a Shaitan) with him." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Ahmad)
"When he (SAW) prayed (in an open space where there was nothing to use as a sutrah)
he would plant a spear in the ground in front of him and pray towards it with the
people behind him." (Sahih - Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The Prophet (SAW) said, "When one of you places in front of him something such as the stick on
the end of a saddle, he should pray and not mind anyone who passes beyond it." (Sahih - Muslim
and Abu Dawood)

START OF Morning (Fajr) Prayer
Establish the Sutrah by placing anything (about the height of a saddle)
just beyond the place of prostration. Things that can be used are: a wall,
chair, bed, tall pillow, tall purse, tall stick, tree, etc
1
Your feet should be shoulder width apart and your feet should be
pointing straight.
prostrate your forehead later on in the prayer. Do not look at the sky !

Make intention as to which prayer you are about to perform (e.g. Fajr -Morning
prayer).
2 Note!
Intention should be in mind not verbal.
That is one should be thinking of which prayer one is about to perform.
Saying
"Allah hu Akbar"
(Allah is Great or rather it means Allah is the Greatest as Allah is greater than
everything that exists)
3

Raise both your hands (with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with fingers
4
Place right hand on the back of the left palm, wrist, and forearm
or Grasp the left arm with the right hand
Place the hand on the chest
Whilst in this position and looking at place of prostration recite the

following opening supplication:
Subhana kallah huma wa bee hum deeka wa ta bara kusmuka wa ta

allah jaduka wa la ilaha ghairuk
( You are Glorified, Oh Allaah, and Praised; Your Name is Blessed; Your
Majesty is Exalted, and none has the right to worshipped but You )
A'oodhu Billaahi minash-shaitaanir-rajeem
( I seek refuge in Allah from satan the accursed)
Recite Surah Fatiha: recite one verse at a time

In the Name of Allah, the Most
Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
All the praises and thanks be to
Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin
2 Alhamdu lillahi rabbil a lameen
(mankind, jinns and all that
exists).
The Most Beneficent, the Most
Merciful.
The Only Owner (and the Only
Ruling Judge) of the Day of
Recompense ( i.e. the Day of
Resurrection)
You (Alone) we worship, and
5 Iyyaka na'a budu wa-iyyaka nasta aeen You (Alone) we ask for help
(for each and everything).
6 Ihdinas sirataal mustaqeem Guide us to the Straight Way
The Way of those on whom
You have bestowed Your
Grace, not (the way) of those
7 Siratal latheena an a'amta alayhim ghayril
who earned Your Anger (such
maghdoobi alayhim walad daalleen
as the Jews), nor of those who
went astray (such as the
Christians).


Ameen

Ameen
Then Recite another Surah from the Quran such as Surah Ikhlas:
Recite one verse at a time
In the Name of Allah, the Most
Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem
Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
Say (O Muhammad (Peace be
1 Qul Huwal lahu Ahad upon him): He is Allah, (the)
then saying "Allah hu Akbar"(Allah is Great)
5
raise both your hands (with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with fingers apart (not
spaced out) level with shoulders or level with top of the ears go down to raku.
Position below
6
Place hands firmly on the knees as if grasping them, and space the fingers out
Keep elbows away from the side and arms straight.
Spread the back and make it level (In Ruku your back should be flat so much so
much that if someone place a glass of water on it the water is not likely to spill. )
Do not drop head or raise it higher than the level of the back; keep it in between the
two
Ruku
In ruku recite:
"Subhana rab-bi yal adheem" ("Glory be to my Lord who is

the very greatest" ) (i.e. three
times).

Sami Allaah hu liman hamidah,
( Allah hears the one who
praises Him )
7 ( Allah hears the one who praises Him )
and raise both your hands (with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with

fingers apart (not spaced out) level with shoulders or level with top of
the ears .
in place. Whilst in this standing position say the following
8 (Our Lord, [and] to you be all
"Rabbanaa wa la kal-hamd"
Praise)

Then Saying "Allah hu Akbar" (Allah is Great), separate hands from the side go

down for sajdah as in picture below
9

10 This position is called sujood or sajdah.

Place your hands on the ground before your knees
Support yourself on the palms, put the fingers together, and point
them towards the qiblah
Either put the palms level to the shoulders or Level with the ears
Place nose and forehead firmly on the ground
Sajdah
Put the knees and toes on the ground firmly, and point the front of the
toes towards the qiblah
Put the heels together, and keep feet upright
Raise forearms above the ground and keep them away from the side
enough for someone too see your arm pits from behind
Straighten the spine in sujuud
Once in this position, recite:

( "Glory be to my Lord, the Most High"
) (three times).

"Allah hu Akbar" ("Allah is Great")
While sitting between the two sajdahs, place your left foot along the
ground and sit on it, and keep the right foot upright, with the point of the
toes towards the qiblah or You can also practice iq’aa (resting on both
heels, and all the toes). You should also be relaxed such that every bone
11 is in its proper position. Whilst in this position one should say::
( O my Lord! Forgive me, and

Rabb ighfirlee wa irhamnee have mercy on me )

Next, saying
prostrate for the second time.
Perform the sajdah exactly the same way as described in the first
sajdah
12
And again whilst in Sajdah say:

( "Glory be to my Lord, the Most High")
(three times)
13 Next, raise the head from prostration while saying
While sitting place your left foot along the ground and sit on it, and keep
the right foot upright, with the point of the toes towards the qiblah
or You can also practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and all the toes).
You should also be relaxed such that every bone is in its proper
position.
Next, get up for the second rakah, supporting yourself off the
ground. You can also clench your fist, meaning, supporting yourself
with your hands when getting off the ground
End of First Rakah

2.1
Place the hands on the chest
Whilst in this position and looking at place of prostration recite Surah

Fatiha one verse at a time::

In the Name of Allah, the
1 Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem Most Beneficent, the Most
Merciful.
All the praises and thanks be
to Allah, the Lord of the
2 Alhamdu lillahi rabbil a lameen
'Alamin (mankind, jinns and
all that exists).
. The Most Beneficent, the
Most Merciful.
The Only Owner (and the
Only Ruling Judge) of the Day
of Recompense ( i.e. the Day
of Resurrection)
You (Alone) we worship, and
5 Iyyaka na'a budu wa-iyyaka nasta aeen You (Alone) we ask for help
(for each and everything).
6 Ihdinas sirataal mustaqeem Guide us to the Straight Way
The Way of those on whom
You have bestowed Your
Grace, not (the way) of those
who earned Your Anger (such
as the Jews), nor of those who
went astray (such as the
Christians).

Ameen
Then Recite another Surah from the Quran such as Surah An-Nas,
Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem In the Name of Allah, the
Most Beneficent, the Most
Merciful
Say: "I seek refuge with
1 Qul a'uuthu bi rubbin- naas (Allah) the Lord of
mankind,
2 Malikin-naas "The King of mankind,
"The Ilah (God) of
3 iIlahin-naas
mankind,
"From the evil of the
whisper (devil who
whispers evil in the hearts
then saying "Allah hu Akbar" (Allah is Great)
2.2
raise both your hands (with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with
the ears go down to raku. Position below
Place hands firmly on the knees as if grasping them, and space the fingers out Keep
elbows away from the side and arms straight. Spread the back and make it level (In
Ruku your back should be flat so much so much that if someone place a glass of
water on it the water is not likely to spill. ) Do not drop head or raise it higher than
the level of the back; keep it in between the two In ruku recite:

2.3
In ruku recite:

Ruku
("Glory be to my Lord who
is the very greatest" ) (i.e.
three times).

Sami Allaah hu liman hamidah,
( Allah hears the one who
2.5 (Our Lord, [and] to you be all
Praise)

Then Saying "Allah hu Akbar" (Allah is Great), separate hands from the side go

2.6
down for sajdah as in picture below
This position is called sujood or sajdah.

Support yourself on the palms, put the fingers together, and point them towards the
qiblah
Put the knees and toes on the ground firmly, and point the front of the toes towards
the qiblah
2.7 Put the heels together, and keep feet upright
Raise forearms above the ground and keep them away from the side enough for
someone too see your arm pits from behind

"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" ( "Glory be to my Lord,
"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" the Most High" )(three
"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" times).
2.8
Next, raise the head from prostration while saying:
"Allah hu Akbar"
("Allah is Great")
While sitting between the two sajdahs, place your left foot along the ground and sit
on it, and keep the right foot upright, with the point of the toes towards the qiblah or
You can also practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and all the toes). You should also
be relaxed such that every bone is in its proper position.

Rabb ighfirlee wa irhamnee ("O my Lord, forgive
me " )
Note. the hands should be close to the knees and fingers spread out.
one should look at the site were one will prostrate.
Next, saying
"Allah hu Akbar"
(Allah is Great)

Perform the sajdah exactly the same way as described in the first sajdah
2.9

Sajdah "Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" ( " Glory be to my Lord,
"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" the Most High" )(three

"Allah hu Akbar"
2.10 ("Allah is Great")
Your Left buttocks should be on the floor. Your left leg should be bent.
Outside of Left Femur should also be on the floor and your inside of
your Left Tibia and foot should be protruding underneath the front of
your Right Tibia (shin area).
Also the right foot can be placed upright with the toes pointing towards
the qiblah or it can be placed on the ground.
In this position, you will be leaning heavily on the left hand (but make
sure that your left hand is placed on your thigh/knee and not the floor).
Place right palm on right thigh/knee and left palm on the left
thigh/knee,
and place the end of the right elbow on the right thigh.
Spread left palm on left knee,
clench all fingers of the right hand, point the finger adjacent (index
INDEX FINGER as you supplicate with it from the start till the end of
the Tashahud
Tashahud
(All salutations, prayers
and pure words are due
to Allah, Peace and
"At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat- blessings of Allah be
tayyibaatu; As-salaamu alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa upon you Oh Prophet,
Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh; As-salaamu alainaa and also the mercy of
wa alaa ibaadillahis-saliheen. Allah and his blessings.
Peace be upon us, and
upon the righteous slaves
of Allah)

(I bear witness that none
has the right to be
Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illaallaah, wa ash-hadu worshiped except Allah and
anna Muhammadan abduhu wa Rasooluh. I bear witness that
Muhammad is His slave and
Messenger).

Then recite As- Salaah alaa An-Nabi (sending prayers on the Prophet ) :
"Allaahumma salli alaa Muhammadin wa alaa aali
Muhummadin, kamaa sallaita alaa Ibraaheema, wa alaa aali
Ibraaheema, innaka hameedum -Majeed.
( Oh Allah send prayers on Muhammad and on the

family of Muhammad as you sent prayers on Abraham
and the family of Abraham; verily You are Worthy of
praise, full of Glory. )
"Allaahumma baarik alaa Muhammadin wa alaa aali
Muhummadin, kamaa baarakta alaa Ibraaheema,
wa alaa aali Ibraaheema, innaka hameedum
-Majeed.
( Oh Allah send blessings on Muhammad and on the

family of Muhammad as you sent blessings on Abraham
and the family of Abraham; verily You are Worthy of
praise, full of Glory. )

After this recite a short prayer
The Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) used to use

different supplications in his prayer, supplicating with different ones at
different times; he also endorsed other supplications, and "ordered the
worshipper to select of them what he wishes."
Here are two of them

( O Allaah! I truly seek
1. "Allah Humma Inni A'uudhu bika min Adhaabi refuge with You] from the
Jahanam wa min adhaabil qabar wa min fitnatil punishment of Hell fire, and
mahyaa wa mamaat , wa min sharra fitnatil from the punishment of the
Masih Ad-Dajjal"(from Muslim, Abu Àwaanah, grave, and from the trials of
Nasaa'i & Ibn al-Jaarood in al-Muntaqaa (27). It is living and dying, and from
given in Irwaa' (350). . the evil [trials] of the False
Having said the above mentioned prayers, turning the face to the right.
This following prayer is recited:
2.11 Peace and mercy of
"Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah " Allah be on you).
Then turning the face to the left, the prayer above is said again:
Peace and mercy of
2.12 "Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah "
Allah be on you).

This completes the Morning Fajr prayer

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How to Pray the Dhuhr, Asr and Isha Prayer

The DHUHR (Early Afternoon), Asr (late afternoon ) and Isha ( night )prayer
The Dhuhr prayer is the second prayer of the day. It starts when the sun
begins to decline from its zenith and ends when the size of an object's
shadow is equal to the objects size.
The Asr prayer is the third prayer of the day.

It starts when an object's shadow is equal to the objects size and ends when
just before sunset.
It is better to prayer Asr before the sky becomes yellow (even though it is
allowed to pray at such a time) because the Prophet ( peace be upon him)
disliked Muslims praying at such as time and. He remarked that the
Munafiq (Hypocrite ) offers his pray at this time.
The Isha prayer is the fifth prayer of the day. It starts when twilight has
disappeared and ends before midnight
All three of these prayers consist of 4 units each and what is recited in
these prayers is exactly the same.
The only difference which occurs is that the first two units (raka'ts) in
the Isha surah Fathihah and another Quranic surah after it are recited
AUDIBLY. But the final two units (raka'ts) are recited silently
However in the Dhuhr and Asr prayer all the units (Raka'ts) are Recited
silently.
Just before Prayer

Establish the Sutrah
START OF Prayer

saddle) just beyond the place of prostration. Things that can be
used are: a wall, chair, bed, tall pillow, tall purse, tall stick, tree, etc
.
1
Your feet should be shoulder width apart and your feet should be
pointing straight.
Make intention as to which prayer you are about to perform (e.g. Maghrib
prayer).
2
Note!
Saying
"Allah hu Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
3


4
Meaning:
( You are Glorified, Oh Allaah,
Subhana kallah huma wa bee hum deeka wa
and Praised; Your Name is
ta bara kusmuka wa ta allah jaduka wa la
Blessed; Your Majesty is
ilaha ghairuk
Exalted, and none has the right
to worshipped but You )
Meaning:
A'oodhu Billaahi minash-shaitaanir-rajeem ( I seek refuge in Allah from
satan the accursed)
Recite Surah Fatiha: recite one verse at a time

Meaning
1 Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem 1. In the Name of Allah,

the Most Beneficent, the
Most Merciful.
2. All the praises and
thanks be to Allah, the
2 Alhamdu lillahi rabbil a lameen Lord of the 'Alamin
(mankind, jinns and all
that exists).
3 Ar rahman nir raheem 3. The Most Beneficent,

the Most Merciful.
4. The Only Owner (and
the Only Ruling Judge)
4 Maliki yawmid deen of the Day of
Recompense ( i.e. the
Day of Resurrection)
5. You (Alone) we
worship, and You (Alone)
we ask for help (for each
and everything).
6. Guide us to the
Straight Way

7. The Way of those on
whom You have
After
After recitingthe
completing Surah Fatiha
recitation one
pause forsays
a moment,
then saying " Allah hu Akbar" Allah is Great)
5
raise both your hands (with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with fingers apart (not
spaced out) level with shoulders or level with top of the ears go down to raku.
Position below
two
Ruku
6 In ruku recite:

"Subhana rab-bi yal adheem" Meaning:

("Glory be to my Lord
who is the very
greatest" ) (i.e. three
times).
7 Next, straighten up the back from the ruku saying:
Meaning:
Sami Allaah hu liman hamidah, ( Allah hears the one who
praises Him )


the ears .
Meaning:
8
(Our Lord, [and] to you be all
Praise)

Then while Saying "Allah hu Akbar" (Allah is Great), separate hands from the

side go down for sajdah as in picture below
9


Sajdah
10
"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" Meaning

"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" ( "Glory be to my Lord , the Most High" ) (three

11 Next, raise the head from prostration while saying

is in its proper position. Whilst in this position one should say::
Meaning:
Rabb ighfirlee wa irhamnee ( O my Lord! Forgive me, and
have mercy on me )
Next, saying
sajdah
12
"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" ("Glory be to my Lord , the Most
"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" High") ( three times).

"Allahu Akbar" ("Allah is Great")
or You can also practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and all the toes).
13
You should also be relaxed such that every bone is in its proper
position.
End of First Rakah
2.1

Fatiha one verse at a time:
Meaning
1 Bismillah hir rahman
nir raheem 1. In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the
Most Merciful.
2 Alhamdu lillahi rabbil a 2. All the praises and thanks be to Allah, the Lord
lameen of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
4. The Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of
4 Maliki yawmid deen the Day of Recompense ( i.e. the Day of
Resurrection)
5 Iyyaka na'a budu wa- 5. You (Alone) we worship, and You (Alone) we
iyyaka nasta aeen ask for help (for each and everything).
6 Ihdinas sirataal
mustaqeem 6. Guide us to the Straight Way
7 Siratal latheena an
a'amta alayhim ghayril
maghdoobi alayhim
walad daalleen

7. The Way of those on whom You have bestowed
After reciting Surah Your Grace, not (the way) of those who earned
Your Anger (such as the Jews), nor of those who
Fatiha one says
went astray (such as the Christians)
Ameen

Then Recite another Surah from the Quran such as Surah An-Nas.
Bismillah hir
rahman nir raheem In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most
Merciful
1 Qul a'uuthu bi
rubbin- naas 1. Say: "I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind,
2 Malikin-naas 2. "The King of mankind,

3 iIlahin-naas 3. "The Ilah (God) of mankind,
4 Min sharril 4. "From the evil of the whisper (devil who whispers evil
waswassil kha-naas in the hearts of men) who withdraws (from his
whispering in one's heart after one remembers Allah),
5 Allathi yuwaswisu
fee suduurin-naas 5. "Who whispers in the breasts of mankind,
2.2
In ruku recite:

Meaning:
"Subhana rab-bi yal ("Glory
adheem"
be to my
Lord who
2.3 "Subhana rab-bi
is the
yal adheem"
very
"Subhana rab-bi
greatest"
Ruku yal adheem"
) (i.e.
three
times).

Next, straighten up the back from the ruku and while straightening up say:
Meaning:
praises Him )
2.4
the ears . And straighten your back
Then Saying "Allah hu Akbar" (meaning Allah is Great), separate hands from
2.6
the side go down for sajdah as in picture below
In Sujood or or sajdah. Recite:

"Subhana
rubbiyal
a'ala" Meaning
2.7
"Subhana ( "Glory be to
rubbiyal my Lord , the
a'ala" Most High" )
"Subhana ( three times).
rubbiyal
a'ala"
"Allah hu Akbar"

("Allah is Great")
Then assume the sitting position same as in the first rakah

2.8

Meaning::
Rabb ighfirlee wa irhamnee ("O my Lord, forgive me " )
Next, saying
"Allah hu Akbar"

(Allah is Great)
2.9
Sajdah And again whilst in Sajdah say:

"Subhana
rubbiyal
a'ala" Meaning
a'ala" Most High" )
"Subhana (three times).
rubbiyal
a'ala"

"Allah hu Akbar"
This time place your left foot along the ground and sit on it, and keep
the right foot upright, with the point of the toes towards the qiblah or
You can also practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and all the toes). You
However in this position, you will be leaning heavily on the left hand
(but make sure that your left hand is placed on your thigh/knee and not
the floor).
thigh/knee,
the Tashahud
Tashahud
"At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaatu; Meaning:
(All salutations,
prayers and pure
words are due to Allah,
Peace and blessings of
As-salaamu alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa Allah be upon you Oh
Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh; As-salaamu alainaa Prophet, and also the
wa alaa ibaadillahis-saliheen. mercy of Allah and his
blessings. Peace be
upon us, and upon the
righteous slaves of
Allah)

Meaning:
(I bear witness that
none has the right to be
Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illaallaah, wa ash-hadu anna
worshiped except Allah
Muhammadan abduhu wa Rasooluh.
and I bear witness that
Muhammad is His
slave and Messenger).

Then saying
"Allah hu Akbar"
("Allah is Great")
Get up for the Third Rakah.

3.1
Recite Surah Fatiha: recite one verse at a time (loudly)
Meaning

Most Merciful.
that exists).
the Most Merciful.
the Only Ruling Judge)
4 Maliki yawmid deen of the Day of
Recompense ( i.e. the
Day of Resurrection)
5. You (Alone) we
worship, and You
5 Iyyaka na'a budu wa-iyyaka nasta aeen (Alone) we ask for help
(for each and
everything).
6. Guide us to the
3.2
(not spaced out) level with shoulders or level with top of the ears go down to raku.
Position below
3.3
Do not drop head or raise it higher than the level of the back; keep it in between
the two
Ruku
In ruku recite:
Meaning:
("Glory be to my Lord
who is the very
greatest" ) (i.e. three
times).
Meaning:
praises Him )

3.4
the ears .
Meaning:
3.5
Praise)


9

3.6 This position is called sujood or sajdah.

Sajdah

"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" ( "Glory be to my Lord , the Most
"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" High" ) (three times).


ground and sit on it, and keep the right foot upright, with the point of
the toes towards the qiblah or You can also practice iq’aa (resting on
both heels, and all the toes). You should also be relaxed such that every
3.7
bone is in its proper position. Whilst in this position one should say::
Meaning:
have mercy on me )
Next, saying
sajdah
3.8

End of Third N Rakah
Start of Fourth Rakah

4.1

Fatiha one verse at a time:: (note since this is the Fourth rakah there is
no Quranic surah recited after Fathihah
Meaning

Most Merciful.
that exists).

the Most Merciful.
the Only Ruling Judge) of
4 Maliki yawmid deen the Day of Recompense
( i.e. the Day of
Resurrection)
5. You (Alone) we
and everything).
6. Guide us to the
Straight Way

whom You have
After reciting Surah Fatiha one says bestowed Your Grace, not
Ameen (the way) of those who
earned Your Anger (such
as the Jews), nor of those
who went astray (such as
the Christians)

4.2
In ruku recite:

Meaning:
adheem"
be to my
Lord who
"Subhana rab-bi
4.3 is the
yal adheem"
very
"Subhana rab-bi
greatest"
yal adheem"
Ruku ) (i.e.
three
times).

Meaning:
praises Him )
4.4
4.5 Our Lord, [and] to you be all
Praise)

"Subhana
rubbiyal
a'ala" Meaning
4.7
a'ala" Most High" )
rubbiyal
a'ala"

"Allah hu Akbar"

("Allah is Great")
4.8 Whilst in this position one should say::

Meaning::
Next, saying
"Allah hu Akbar"

(Allah is Great)
4.9 Prostrate for the second time.
Sajdah And again whilst in Sajdah say:

"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" High" )(three times).

"Allah hu Akbar"
Then assume the sitting position same as
This time however your Left buttocks should be on the floor. Your left
leg should be bent. Outside of Left Femur should also be on the floor
and your inside of your Left Tibia and foot should be protruding
underneath the front of your Right Tibia (shin area).
thigh/knee,
the Tashahud
Tashahud
As-salaamu alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa (All salutations,
Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh; As-salaamu alainaa prayers and pure
wa alaa ibaadillahis-saliheen. words are due to Allah,
Peace and blessings of
Allah be upon you Oh
Prophet, and also the
mercy of Allah and his
blessings. Peace be
righteous slaves of
Allah)

Meaning:

Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illaallaah, wa ash-hadu anna none has the right to be
Muhammadan abduhu wa Rasooluh. worshiped except Allah
Muhammad is His
slave and Messenger).

Meaning:
( Oh Allah send
prayers on
Muhammad and
on the family of
Muhummadin, kamaa sallaita alaa Ibraaheema, wa alaa
Muhammad as
aali Ibraaheema, innaka hameedum -Majeed.
you sent prayers
on Abraham and
the family of
Abraham; verily
You are Worthy
of praise, full of
Glory. )
Meaning:
( Oh Allah send
blessings on
Muhammad and
on the family of
"Allaahumma baarik alaa Muhammadin wa alaa aali
Muhammad as
Muhummadin, kamaa baarakta alaa Ibraaheema, wa alaa
you sent blessings
on Abraham and
the family of
Abraham; verily
You are Worthy
of praise, full of
Glory. )



Meaning:
( O Allaah! I truly
seek refuge with
1. "Allah Humma Inni A'uudhu bika min Adhaabi You] from the
Jahanam wa min adhaabil qabar wa min fitnatil punishment of Hell
mahyaa wa mamaat , wa min sharra fitnatil Masih fire, and from the
Ad-Dajjal"(from Muslim, Abu Àwaanah, Nasaa'i & Ibn
punishment of the
al-Jaarood in al-Muntaqaa (27). It is given in Irwaa' (350).
. grave, and from the
trials of living and
dying, and from the
evil [trials] of the
False Christ. )
Meaning:
( O Allaah! truly I
seek refuge with You
from the punishment
of the grave, and I
seek refuge with you
2. "Allah humma innee Auzubika min azabil qabri wa from the trials of the
Auzubika min fitna tid daj-jali, wa Auzubika min fitna False Christ, and I
til mahya wal mamat. Allah humma inee Auzubika seek refuge with You
minal Ma'thami wal maghrami". from the trials of
living and dying. O
Allaah! truly I seek
refuge with You from
sin and burden)
(From Bukhari and
Muslim).
(End of Tashahud.)
You can now lower your Right hand index finger and spread your fingers on your
left thigh/knee.
Meaning:
(Peace and mercy of
Allah be on you).

again:
Meaning:
4.12 (Peace and

"Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah " mercy of Allah be
on you).

This completes the prayers which are 4 Rakahs long such as the Dhuhr, Asr and
Isha Prayers
• 2 Noon (Dhuhr Prayer
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How to Pray the Maghrib Prayer

The Maghrib (sunset) prayer
This Prayer is Performed when the Sun has set.

Its time begins just after sunset and ends when twilight has just
disappeared
It is the Fourth Prayer.
It consists of 3 units (raka'ts).
The First 2 units (raka'ts) are recited Audible and the final unit (raka'h) is
recited silently in ones heart.
Just before Prayer

Establish the Sutrah
START OF Maghrib Prayer

1
Establish the Sutrah by placing anything (about the height of a saddle)
just beyond the place of prostration. Things that can be used are: a
wall, chair, bed, tall pillow, tall purse, tall stick, tree, etc
.
Your feet should be shoulder width apart and your feet should be pointing
straight.
Make intention as to which prayer you are about to perform (e.g. Maghrib
prayer).
2
Note!
Saying
"Allah hu Akbar"
(Allah is Great)
3

4 Place the hand on the chest

Meaning:
( You are Glorified, Oh Allaah,
Subhana kallah huma wa bee hum deeka wa
and Praised; Your Name is
ta bara kusmuka wa ta allah jaduka wa la
Blessed; Your Majesty is
ilaha ghairuk
Exalted, and none has the right
to worshipped but You )
Meaning:
A'oodhu Billaahi minash-shaitaanir-rajeem ( I seek refuge in Allah from
satan the accursed)
Recite Surah Fatiha: recite one verse at a time (loudly)

Meaning

Most Merciful.
( i.e. the Day of
Resurrection)
5. You (Alone) we
and everything).
6. Guide us to the Straight
Way

whom You have bestowed
After reciting Surah Fatiha one says Your Grace, not (the way)
Ameen of those who earned Your
Anger (such as the Jews),
Then Recite another Surah from the Quran such
nor of those who went
as Surah Ikhlas: astray (such as the
Recite one verse at a time Christians)
Listen to Surah Fatiha

two
Ruku
6
In ruku recite:

Meaning:
"Subhana rab-bi yal adheem" ("Glory be to my Lord
"Subhana rab-bi yal adheem" who is the very greatest"
) (i.e. three times).
Meaning:
praises Him )

7
the ears .
In the standing position you should be erect so that the joints of your body go back in
place. Whilst in this standing position say the following
Meaning:
8
Praise)


9


Support yourself on the palms, put the fingers together, and point them
towards the qiblah
11 is in its proper position. Whilst in this position one should say::
Meaning:
have mercy on me )
Next, saying
sajdah
12

"Allahu Akbar" ("Allah is Great")
13 or You can also practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and all the toes).
End of First Rakah

Fatiha one verse at a time loudly::
Meaning

Most Merciful.
that exists).

the Most Merciful.
( i.e. the Day of
Resurrection)
5. You (Alone) we
and everything).
6. Guide us to the
Straight Way

whom You have
bestowed Your Grace, not
(the way) of those who
After reciting Surah Fatiha one says earned Your Anger (such
Ameen as the Jews), nor of those
who went astray (such as
the Christians)
To Listen to the whole of Surah Fatiha click here

Now Recite another Surah from the Quran such as Surah An-Nas.
In the Name of Allah,
Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem
the Most Beneficent,
the Most Merciful

1. Say: "I seek refuge
1 Qul a'uuthu bi rubbin- naas
with (Allah) the Lord of
mankind,
2. "The King of
2 Malikin-naas
mankind,
3. "The Ilah (God) of
3 iIlahin-naas
mankind,
4. "From the evil of the
2.2
raise both your hands (with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with fingers
apart (not spaced out) level with shoulders or level with top of the ears
go down to raku. Position below
2.3 In ruku recite:
"Subhana rab-bi yal
adheem"
Meaning:
"Subhana rab-bi ("Glory
yal adheem" be to my
Ruku "Subhana rab-bi Lord who
yal adheem" is the
very
greatest"
) (i.e.
three
times).

Meaning:
praises Him )
2.4
Praise)

2.6

"Subhana
rubbiyal
a'ala" Meaning
2.7
a'ala" Most High" )
rubbiyal
a'ala"
2.8
"Allah hu Akbar"
("Allah is Great")


Meaning::
Next, saying
"Allah hu Akbar"
(Allah is Great)

2.9
"Subhana
rubbiyal
a'ala" Meaning
Sajdah "Subhana ( "Glory be to
a'ala" Most High" )
"Subhana (three times).
rubbiyal
a'ala"

"Allah hu Akbar"
This time place your left foot along the ground and sit on it, and keep
the right foot upright, with the point of the toes towards the qiblah or
You can also practice iq’aa (resting on both heels, and all the toes). You
However in this position, you will be leaning heavily on the left hand
(but make sure that your left hand is placed on your thigh/knee and not
the floor).
thigh/knee,
INDEX FINGERas you supplicate with it from the start till the end of
the Tashahud
Tashahud
Meaning:
(All salutations,
prayers and pure words
are due to Allah, Peace
"At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaatu; and blessings of Allah
As-salaamu alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa be upon you Oh
blessings. Peace be
righteous slaves of
Allah)

Meaning:
none has the right to be
Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illaallaah, wa ash-hadu anna
worshiped except Allah
Muhammadan abduhu wa Rasooluh.
Muhammad is His slave
and Messenger).

Then saying
"Allah hu Akbar"
("Allah is Great")
Get up for the Third Rakah.

3.1

Fatiha one verse at a time:: (note since this is the third rakah of the
Magrib prayer surah Fathihah is recicited silently in the thrird rakah of
magrib and there is no Quranic surah recited after Fathihah
Meaning

Most Merciful.
that exists).

the Most Merciful.
( i.e. the Day of
Resurrection)
5. You (Alone) we
and everything).
6. Guide us to the Straight
Way
whom You have bestowed
Your Grace, not (the way)
7 Siratal latheena an a'amta alayhim ghayril of those who earned Your
maghdoobi alayhim walad daalleen Anger (such as the Jews),
nor of those who went
astray (such as the
Christians)

Ameen
3.2
raise both your hands (with palms of hands facing Kabah ) with fingers
apart (not spaced out) level with shoulders or level with top of the ears
go down to raku. Position below
In ruku recite:

Meaning:
adheem"
be to my
Lord who
"Subhana rab-bi
3.3 is the
yal adheem"
very
"Subhana rab-bi
greatest"
yal adheem"
Ruku ) (i.e.
three
times).

Meaning:
praises Him )
3.4
Praise)
3.6

"Subhana
rubbiyal
a'ala" Meaning
3.7
a'ala" Most High" )
rubbiyal
a'ala"

"Allah hu Akbar"
("Allah is Great")
3.8 Whilst in this position one should say::

Meaning::
3.9 Next, saying
"Allah hu Akbar"
(Allah is Great)


Sajdah "Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" Meaning
"Subhana rubbiyal a'ala" High" )(three times).

"Allah hu Akbar"
Then assume the sitting position same as
This time however your Left buttocks should be on the floor. Your left
leg should be bent. Outside of Left Femur should also be on the floor
and your inside of your Left Tibia and foot should be protruding
underneath the front of your Right Tibia (shin area).
thigh/knee,
INDEX FINGERas you supplicate with it from the start till the end of
the Tashahud
Tashahud
As-salaamu alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa (All salutations,
prayers and pure words
are due to Allah, Peace
and blessings of Allah
be upon you Oh
blessings. Peace be
righteous slaves of
Allah)

Meaning:

Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illaallaah, wa ash-hadu anna none has the right to be
Muhammadan abduhu wa Rasooluh. worshiped except Allah
Muhammad is His slave
and Messenger).

Meaning:
( Oh Allah send
prayers on
Muhammad and
on the family of
Muhummadin, kamaa sallaita alaa Ibraaheema, wa alaa
Muhammad as
you sent prayers
on Abraham and
the family of
Abraham; verily
You are Worthy
of praise, full of
Glory. )
"Allaahumma baarik alaa Muhammadin wa alaa aali Meaning:
Muhummadin, kamaa baarakta alaa Ibraaheema, wa alaa
aali Ibraaheema, innaka hameedum -Majeed. ( Oh Allah send
blessings on
Muhammad and
on the family of
Muhammad as
you sent blessings
on Abraham and
the family of
Abraham; verily
You are Worthy
of praise, full of
Glory. )



Meaning:
( O Allaah! I truly
seek refuge with
You] from the
1. "Allah Humma Inni A'uudhu bika min Adhaabi
Jahanam wa min adhaabil qabar wa min fitnatil punishment of Hell
mahyaa wa mamaat , wa min sharra fitnatil Masih Ad- fire, and from the
Dajjal"(from Muslim, Abu Àwaanah, Nasaa'i & Ibn al- punishment of the
Jaarood in al-Muntaqaa (27). It is given in Irwaa' (350). . grave, and from the
trials of living and
dying, and from the
evil [trials] of the
False Christ. )
2. "Allah humma innee Auzubika min azabil qabri wa Meaning:

Auzubika min fitna tid daj-jali, wa Auzubika min fitna ( O Allaah! truly I
til mahya wal mamat. Allah humma inee Auzubika seek refuge with You
minal Ma'thami wal maghrami". from the punishment
of the grave, and I
seek refuge with you
from the trials of the
False Christ, and I
seek refuge with You
from the trials of
living and dying. O
Allaah! truly I seek
refuge with You from
sin and burden)
(From Bukhari and
Muslim).
(End of Tashahud.)
You can now lower your Right hand index finger and spread your fingers on your
left thigh/knee.
Meaning:
(Peace and mercy of
Allah be on you).

again:
Meaning:
3.12 (Peace and

"Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah " mercy of Allah be
on you).

This completes the Maghrib (Sunset) Prayer

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How to perform Muslim Prayer (Salah,Namaz)

Preparation for prayer

Before starting the prayer, a person must perform Wudhu (ablution).

How to perform Ablution and Ghusl (Wudhu

How to make Ghusl

1 FAJR PRAYER (The Morning Prayer)

2 DHUHR PRAYER (The Early Afternoon Prayer )

3 ASR PRAYER (The Late Prayer )

4 MAGHRIB PRAYER (The Sunset Prayer ) .

5 ISHA PRAYER (The Night Prayer )

wa laa ilaaha ill-Allaah

wa Allaahu akbar

How a New Muslim or Beginner Prays the:

• 1 Morning (Fajr) Prayer

• 2 Noon (Dhuhr Prayer

• 3 Afternoon (Asr) Prayer

• 4 Evening (Maghrib) Prayer

• 5 Night (Isha) Prayer

Stage 2 the Intermediate stage

Stage 3 (final stage)

How to perform the prayer (Full advanced level prayer guide )

Listen to the whole of Surah Fatiha

After reciting Surah Fatiha say

Prior to entering Salaat (prayer), the person is required to undertake a

Ibn 'Umar (radhiAllaahu 'anhumaa) said: Indeed I heard Rasoolullah

HOW TO PERFORM WUDHU

Rasoolullah (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) himself explained in the

Clean the ears

The Du'aa After the Wudoo

(4) Touching the Uncovered Private Parts

Ghusl is washing the entire body with water.

Ghusl is obligatory on a person in the following cases:

Ghusl is recommended in the following cases:

6. Before going to Jummah Congregational (Friday Prayer).

Special Note for women

The Ghusl for men and women is as follows:

1 Intention inside ones heart not verbal.

Do the same with the LEFT ARM . Three times

Thus the FAJR (morning) Prayer consists of 2 units (rakats),

Males garments/pants should be above the ankles (unlike in the

Women's garment should be a forearms lower than her skins (measure

Women are NOT supposed to pray when they are menstruating and

Abstaining from prayers for a women experiencing post-childbirth bleeding

How to perform Ablution (Wudhu)

Wear Proper clothing

START OF Morning (Fajr) Prayer

Make intention by thinking about which prayer you are about to perform

Whilst in this position say the following Dua (supplication):

(Glory be to Allaah, praise be to Allaah, there is no god except

After completing the above recitation pause for a moment,

raise both your hands as in picture and go down to raku (bowing

Sami Allaah-hoo-liman hamidah,

( Allah hears the one who praises Him )

In the prostration say the following 3 times

Then assume the sitting position.

"'Rabb ighfir lee "

("O my Lord, forgive me " )

Prostrate for the second time.

Next, raise the head from prostration whilst saying