How can i perform namaz

Surah Ikhlas is commonly taught first because it is one of the shorter surahs and for the great rewards associated with it. Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim Qul Huwallahu ahad. Lam yalid wa lam yu-lad. Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad. Meaning: In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful.

Say, He is Allah, the One. Allah is Eternal and Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none co-equal unto Him. Say Allahu Akbar, bend down for ruku.

Ruku is the position where you keep your head and back aligned and put your hands on your knees. Here recite Tasbeeh three times or any odd number of times you like.

Next stand up from the bowing position saying [5] ,. According to Hambali Fiqh, you can raise both your hands up to your earlobes before entering ruku and after coming up from ruku.

While coming up from ruku your hands should be at your side and not crossed at the chest. Say Allahu Akbar and go down for sajdah prostration. There should 5 points of contact with the ground, your forehead, nose, palms of hand, knees, and toes of the feet.

Put your head between your palms such that your thumbs are aligned with earlobes. The elbows should be raised away from the ground. In this position recite Tasbeeh three or any odd number of times you like. Say Allahu Akbar, sit upright. It is sunnah to keep your right foot up and lay the left foot on the ground.

Rest your hands on the thighs with fingers reaching the knees. Recite the following, [7]. Forgive me. After say Allahu Akbar and stand back up and cross your arms just as before. This represents one complete rakat of salah. Perform the second rakat the same, except you do not need to recite subhanaka. When you complete the second sujood of the second rakat stay seated in position of Jalsah. Here we recite Tashahhud silently:.

When you read the shahada testimony of faith — ashhadu alla ilaha illallah wa ashhadu anna muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluhu ball up your right hand into a fist and raise your index finger. Administration Administration Team and Committees. More About IAR. Careers Work for IAR. Contact Us Questions? Let us know! Social Services Supporting Muslims experiencing adverse living conditions. Counseling Referral Supporting our community through hardship. Hajj Embark or learn more about the blessed journey.

Special Needs Services Providing an inclusive environment. What is Islam? Each salah takes about 5 to 10 minutes from start to finish, but should never be hurried. They are at dawn, afternoon, in the mid-afternoon, at sunset, and at night, respectively. They are not at the same time each day, as they are timed by the sun, which changes path throughout the seasons.

Learn to say prayers in Arabic. It also allows Muslims outside of Arabic-speaking countries to recite the prayers and understand what is being said. Speaking all prayers in the same language avoids the confusion of translating words into other languages.

Take a course in Arabic at your local college. Learn and practice the correct pronunciations with an Arabic speaker. Cover yourself. Men and women must both cover themselves with material that covers the skin throughout the prayer. While women must cover everything but their faces and hands, men must keep the area between their navel and knees covered.

Part 2. Make your intention known in your heart. Before initiating the salat, it is important that you have the intention to pray. This translates to "Allah is the greatest. The fingers should be spaced when the hands are raised. Place your right hand over your left hand. Place your hands either on your navel, on your chest, or between the two; there's a difference of opinion between Islamic schools of thoughts.

Keep your eyes focused on the ground. It helps to keep your sight fixed on where your head will rest when prostrating later. Do not let your eyes wander. Recite the optional Istiftah Du'a opening prayer : Subhanakal-lahumma Wabihamdika watabarakas-muka wataaaala Judduka wala ilaha ghayruk.

Say "Allahu Akbar" and bend down. Bend your body so that your back and neck are as straight as possible and level with the ground, keeping your eyes focused on the ground and keep your fingers and palm on the knees. You don't need to make a perfect angle; your body should be relaxed. This position is called ruku.

While bowing, say, Subhanna Rabbiyal Adheem three times. This translates to, "Glorious is my Lord the most great. Stand back up raise from ruku. While rising up recite Samiallah Huliman Hamidah with your arms beside you.

This means "Allah hears those who praise Him". You can also add Hamdan Katheeran Tayyiban Mubaarakan Feeh" praise which is abundant, excellent and blessed after. Say Allahu Akbar and prostrate. Place your head, knees and hands on the floor. While "sujood" prostration make sure that your forehead and nose touch the ground.

This is the position called "sajdah. Your forearms should not be on the floor. Rise from sajdah and sit on your knees.

Place your left foot from ball to heel on the floor. Your right foot should be toes on the floor only. Place your hands flat on your knees. There are other du'as that you can recite in this position, such as Allahuma-ghfirlee twice O Allah, forgive me. Return to sajdah and say Subhanna Rabbiyal a'laa three times. Say Allahu akbar and stand up. You have completed one rak'ah. Depending on the salah, you may need to complete up to three more.

In every second rak'ah, after the second sajdah, sit on your knee again. Recite: Tashahhud: At-tahiyyaatu Lillaahi was-salaawaatu wat-tayyibaat.

Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allaah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous slaves of Allaah. I bear witness that there is no god except Allaah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger". Finish the prayer with tasleem. After the tashahhud, durood, and any du'a you wish to recite, end the prayer by: Turning your head to the right and saying, As-salamu alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuhu.

The angel who records your good deeds is to this side. Turning your head to the left and saying, As-salamu alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuhu. The angel who records your wrongful deeds is to this side. The prayers have ended! Another variation of the tasleem is by saying As-salamu alaykum wa Rahmatullah. Not Helpful 40 Helpful Not Helpful 38 Helpful You may need to look within yourself to find motivation to pray. Ask yourself why you pray, what you hope to get out of it, etc.

Reminding yourself of your reasons for prayer might encourage you to be more mindful about it. Not Helpful 55 Helpful Men can wear any clothing when praying, as long as it is clean and covers the "awrah", which is from the naval to the knee.

Most tend to wear the Islamic thobe, as this covers the whole body, but you can wear anything as long as your body isn't exposed; for example, your lower back when you prostrate if your shirt is a bit too short.

Not Helpful 22 Helpful Listen to and read through the verses continually. Repetition is the best thing for familiarity and memorization, if that's a goal for you too.