Translation of salaah (prayer)

		Say: Our Lord Grant us increase in Knowledge {Taha:114}

Translation of salaah (prayer) Starting the Prayer by saying Takbir Tahrimah (The opening Gratification) Transliteration: Alla-hu Akbar Translation: Allah is the greatest Thana (Supplication of Starting) Recited only in the first Rak'a Transliteration: Subhana Kal-lah hum-ma wabi hamdika wata-bara kasmuka wata'ala jad-duka wala ilaha ghyruka. Translation: Glory be to you, O Allah, and all praises are due unto you, and blessed is your name and high is your majesty and none is worthy of worship but you. Ta'awwuz (Seeking Refuge)Also recited only in the first Rak'a Transliteration: A'uzu bil-lahi minash Shayta-nir-rajeem Translation: I seek Allah's protection from Satan who is accursed. Tasmiah - Should be recited in every Rak'a before starting a Surah Transliteration: Bismillah hir-Rahma nir-Raheem Translation: In the name of Allah, the most Kind and the most Merciful. Surah Fatiha ¹ - Recited in every Rak'a Transliteration: Alhamdul lil-lahi rab-bil 'alameen Ar rahma nir-raheem Maliki yawmid-deen Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een Ihdinas siratal mustaqeem Siratal Lazeena an'amta 'alayhim Ghai-ril maghdubi 'alayhim Walad dal-leen. Ameen Translation: Praise is only for Allah, Lord of the Universe. The most Kind, the most Merciful. The master of the Day of Judgement. You alone we worship and to you alone we pray for help. Show us the straight way, The way of those whom you have blessed. Who have not deserved your anger, Nor gone astray. Next recite any Surah from the Quran. Please note that the surah recited in the first Rak'a should be longer than the one recited in the second Rak'a. We have used Surah Ikhlas as an example although effort should be made to learn other surahs as well: Transliteration: Qul huwal lahu ahad. Allah hus-Samad. Lam yalid walam yulad. Walam yakul-lahu Kufuwan ahad. Translation: Say: He is Allah, the only one. Allah helps and does not need help. He does not produce a child, and He was not born of anyone. There is no one equal to Him. Supplication in Ruku (Bowing) Recite Alla-hu Akbar before going into Ruku. While in Ruku, recite the following supplication at least 3 times. You can also recite it in increments of 2 to prolong your ruku which is recommended i.e. 5, 7, 9, 11 times Transliteration: Sub-hana Rabbi-al 'adheem. Translation: Glory to my Lord the Exalted. Qiyam (Standing After Ruku) Transliteration: Sami 'allah hu liman hamida. Rab-bana lakal hamd. Translation: Verily Allah listens to one who praises Him. Oh our Lord, all praises be to you. First Sajdah (Prostration) Before going to the Sajdah, recite Alla-hu Akbar. While in Sajdah, recite the following supplication 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 or more times like in ruku. Transliteration: Sub-hana Rabbi yal a'la Translation: Oh Allah, glory be to you, the most High. Jalsah (Sitting between two Sajdah) To rise and sit from the first Sajdah, recite Alla-hu Akbar. It is mandatory to sit for a short period during which it is recommended to recite the following: Transliteration: Allah hum maghfirlee war-ham nee Translation: Oh Allah, forgive me, and have mercy on me Second Sajdah Recite Alla-hu Akbar (Listen) before going to the second Sajdah from Jalsah. Recite the same supplication as the first Sajdah (Step 9). Before starting the second Rak'a, say Alla-hu Akbar while standing up. Now, you have completed one Rak'a. Then recite Tasmiah (Step 4) and Surah Fatiha (Step 5). After Fatiha, recite tasmiah and another surah and proceed to Ruku by saying Alla-hu Akbar. Carry on the acts till the second Sajdah. After the second Sajdah, say Alla-hu Akbar, but sit down for reciting the following. Tashahud (Attestation) Transliteration: At-tahiy-yatu lil-lahi was sala-watu wat-tay yibatu As-salamu 'alayka ay-yuhan-nabiy-yu wa rahma tullahi wa bara-katuhu As-salamu 'alayna wa'ala 'ibadil-la his-sali-heen Ash hadu al-la ilaha il-lal lahu wa ash hadu an-na Muhammadan 'ab-duhu wa rasuluh. Translation: All compliments, all physical prayer, and all worship are for Allah. Peace be upon you, Oh Prophet, and Allah's mercy and blessings. Peace be on us and on all righteous slaves of Allah. I bear witness that no one is worthy of worship except Allah And I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. If you are offering 3 Rak'a of salah (as in Maghrib), then after Tashahud in second Rak'a, you say Alla-hu Akbar and stand up. Then you recite Tasmiah, Fatiha and other supplications. Note that a surah after Fatiha is only recited in the first two Rak'as. Carry on till second Sajdah in the normal manner and sit for second Tashahud in the third Rak'a. After that, you are to recite the following three supplications and finish the prayer. If you are offering 4 Rak'a of salah, then don't sit for Tashahud in the third Rak'a. Simply stand up after second Sajdah in the third Rak'a by saying Alla-hu Akbar. Carry on till second sajdah and sit for Tashahud in the fourth Rak'a. Recite the following three supplications to finish the prayer. Darud - Salutation to the Prophet Transliteration: Allah humma sal-li 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin, Kama sal-layta 'ala Ibraheema Wa'ala ali Ibraheema innaka Hameedum Majeed Allah humma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin, Kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema Wa 'ala ali Ibraheema innaka Hameedum Majeed. Translation: Oh Allah, send grace and honour on Muhammad and On the family and true followers of Muhammad just as you sent Grace and Honour on Ibrahim and on the family and true followers of Ibrahim Surely, you are praiseworthy, the Great. Oh Allah, send your blessing on Muhammad and the true followers of Muhammad, just as you sent blessings on Ibrahim and his true followers Surely, you are praiseworthy, the Great. Then recite a dua to close your salah with, for example: Transliteration: Rab bij'alnee muqeemas salati wa min dhur-riy yatee Rab-bana wata qab-bal du'a, Rab-ba nagh-firlee wali waliday-ya wa lil mu-mineena yawma yaqumul hisab. Translation: Oh Lord, make me and my children keep up prayers, Our Lord, accept our prayer, Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and all the Believers on the Day of Judgement. Now, it's time to finish the prayer by saying Salam. Look towards your right shoulder and say it once then look towards your left shoulder and say it once again. Transliteration: As-salamu 'alaykum wa rah-matul lah Translation: Peace be on you and the mercy of Allah. Salaatul Witr The Isha (Night) prayer also includes Witr prayer which is composed of three rak'aat. In the third rak'a after reading the Sura after Al-Fatihah the following dua should be read: Dua Qunut Transliteration: Allah humma inna nast'eenuka wa nastaghfiruka wa nu'minu bika wa natawak-kalu 'alayka wa nuthne 'alayk-al khayr. Wa nashkuruka wa laaa nakfuruka wa nakhla'u wa natruku man-y yafjuruka. Allah humma iyyaka na'budu wa laka nusal-lee wa nasjudu wa ilayka nas'a wa nahfidu wa narju rahmataka wa nakhsha 'azabaka Inna 'azabaka bil kuf-fari mulhiq. Translation: Oh Allah, we ask you for help and seek your forgiveness, and we believe in You and have trust in You, and we praise you in the best way And we thank You and we are not ungrateful to you, and we forsake and turn away from the one who disobeys you. O Allah, we worship You only and pray to You and prostrate ourselves before You, and we run towards You and serve You, and we hope to receive your mercy, and we fear your punishment. Surely, the disbelievers will receive your punishment. or, you may recite this dua: Transliteration: Allah hum mahdinee feeman hadayta, Wa 'afinee feeman 'afayta, wata wal-lane feeman twal-layta wa barik lee feema a'taita, waqinee shar-ra ma qadayta, fa-innaka taqdee wala yuqda 'alayk, innahu laa Yazil-lu man walayt, wala ya'iz-zu man 'adaita, tabarakta rabbana wata 'alaita, nastaghfiruka wanatubu ilayka, Wa sal-lal lahu alan-nabee. Translation: Oh Allah, make me among those whom You have guided, and make me among those whom You have saved, and make me among those whom You have chosen, and bless whatever you have given me, and protect me from the evil which you have decreed; verily, You decide the things and nobody can decide against You; and none whom You have committed to Your care shall be humiliated and none whom You have taken as an enemy shall taste glory. You are blessed, our Lord, and Exalted, we ask for Your forgiveness and turn to You. Peace and mercy of Allah be upon the Prophet. ¹ - Read more about Surah al-Fatiha here. Related Articles: The importance of prayer Times and units of salaah (prayer) 27 reasons to pray in congregation (jamaat) Guidelines to help your observe fajr The Importance of Yawm ul Jumuah(Friday) Abandoning prayer - a major sin