Then he recites the takbeer and prostrates himself, with the toes of both feet, the knees, the hands and the forehead touching the floor. He is recommended not to bring the arms close to the sides nor the abdomen close to the thighs, making sure that his forearms are not in contact with the floor.


He says in this position, called sujood, Subhaana rabbiyal-a‛laa (Glory be to my Lord, Most High). It is obligatory to say this only once, but it is recommended to say it three times. The prostrate position (sujood) is the noblest state where supplications must be made to Almighty Allah. Thus, after reciting the obligatory supp

Then he resumes the standing position, raising his hands up to the level of the shoulders or a little above them, with the palms of his hands facing the qiblah, saying Sami‛allaahu li man hamidah (Allah listens to him who praises Him). He says this whether he is praying alone or is the prayer leader (imaam). Then each one says:Rabbanaa wa lakal-hamd (Our Lord, to You is due all praise). It is recommended to say after this: hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubaarakan feehi. Mil’assamaawaati wa mil’al-ardi wa mil’a maa shi’ta min shay’in ba‛d (An abundant, beautiful and blessed praise. A praise that fills the heavens, the earth and

Performing the Prayer
He then stands in reverence and humility, raising his hands up to the level of the shoulders or a little above them, with the palms of his hands facing the qiblah, and says, as he does so, Allaahu akbar (Allah is Most Great). The takbeer (that is, the Arabic phrase Allaahu akbar) is a way of extolling and glorifying Allah I. Indeed, Allah is greater than everyone and everything else. He is greater than the life of this world and all its transitory desires. When we declare the takbeer, we leave the worldly concerns and earthly desires behind us and turn towards Allah, Most High, the All-Exalted, in g

Performing the Prayer ( 1 of )
The intention (niyyah) is one of the conditions of the prayer, without which the prayer will not be valid. The intention is the object for which the prayer is offered. Before offering the prayer, one must have in mind the intention to offer the specified prayer, as being the sunset prayer or the late evening prayer, for instance, for the purpose of worshipping Allah I. A Muslim must not announce the intention, and doing so is a mistake, for neither the prophet ﷺ, nor his noble companions ever declared it.

Your Prayer Series
The prayer (salaat) is the very foundation of religion and a ‘link’ between a servant and his Lord, hence its exalted position as the greatest act of worship in Islam. Almighty Allah commands Muslims to observe it under all circumstances—whether they are residents or travellers, sick or in good health.

In this series, we will explore the significance of prayer (salaat) in Islam, detailing its importance as a fundamental act of worship and a connection between the believer and Allah. We will provide guidance on how to perform the prayer correctly, along with the various rulings and etiquettes associated

Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (رحمه الله)

"Avoid exaggeration in all things, both in love and hate."
[Ibn Muflih en Al-Adâb ash-Shar'iyyah vol.1 p.52]