The following prayers are Wajib: Before starting to pray, we must prepare ourselves as we are about to stand in front of Allah [s.w.t]. This is known as: N.B. The place where we put our head (prostrate) must be tahir NOT MADE FROM ANY PART OF A HARAAM ANIMAL TAHIR MUBAH NOT MADE OF GOLD NOT MADE OF PURE SILK PLACE MUST BE YOURS PRAYER MAT MUST BE CLEAN & TAHIR PERMISSION NOT NEEDED IF YOU PRAY IN THE MOSQUE PLACE MUST BE TAHIR & CLEAN YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION OF OWNER TO USE IF NOT YOURS SALAAH RECITATION YOU SHOULD BE IN QIYAM (Standing) AND FACING QUIBLA "I am praying 3 rakaats for Salaatul Maghrib, Wajib Qurbatan Ilallah” [To seek the pleasure of Allah] RAISE YOUR HANDS AND SAY Allah is greater than being able to be described Allahu Akber N. B. It is not necessary to say Niyyat , just know the meaning in your heart. N.B. Qur’an Recitation must be in Arabic SALAAH RECITATION YOU SHOULD THEN RECITE SURA AL-FATEHA AND ANY OTHER SURA FROM THE QUR’AN In the name of Allah the most Kind, the most merciful; All praise is to Allah; The Kind, The Merciful; Master of the Day of Judgement ; You alone we serve & You alone we ask for help; Keep us on the right path ; The path of those upon whom You have sent favours; Not the path of those with whom You are angry and also not of those who have gone astray Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil 'alamin; Arrahmanir Rahim; Maliki yaw middin; Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in; Ihdinas siratal mustaqim; Siratal lazina an'amta 'alayhim; Ghayril maghzubi 'alayhim walazzallin. In the name of Allah the most kind, the most merciful; Say Allah is one; He needs nothing, but everything else needs Him; He has no children and He has no parents; And there is none other equal to Him Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Qul huwallahu Ahad Allahus Samad Lam yalid walam yulad Walam yakullahu kufuwan ahad SALAAH RECITATION Allah is greater than anything or anyone Glory be to Allah, the Supreme, and all praise is for Him. O Allah, send your blessings to Prophet Muhammad and his family. Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad Allahu Akber Allah hears anyone who praises Him; Allah is greater than anything or anyone Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah Allahu Akber SALAAH RECITATION Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad Glory be to Allah the Most High and all praise is for Him O Allah, send your blessings to Prophet Muhammad and his family. Allah is greater than being able to be described ; I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, and turn to Him in repentance; Allah is greater than being able to be described Allahu Akber Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih Allahu Akber SALAAH RECITATION Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad Glory be to Allah the Most High and all praise is for Him O Allah, send your blessings to Prophet Muhammad and his family. Bay Hawlillahay wa Qoowateyhee Aqoomo wa Aqud Due to the vigor given by Allah and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand. SALAAH RECITATION YOU SHOULD THEN RECITE SURA AL-FATEHA AND SURA IKHLAS In the name of Allah the most Kind, the most merciful; All praise is to Allah; The Kind, The Merciful; Master of the Day of Judgement ; You alone we serve & You alone we ask for help; Keep us on the right path ; The path of those upon whom You have sent favours; Not the path of those with whom You are angry and also not of those who have gone astray Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil 'alamin; Arrahmanir Rahim; Maliki yaw middin; Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in; Ihdinas siratal mustaqim; Siratal lazina an'amta 'alayhim; Ghayril maghzubi 'alayhim walazzallin. In the name of Allah the most kind, the most merciful; Say Allah is one; He needs nothing, but everything else needs Him; He has no children and He has no parents; And there is none other equal to Him Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Qul huwallahu Ahad Allahus Samad Lam yalid walam yulad Walam yakullahu kufuwan ahad SALAAH RECITATION Allah is greater than anything or anyone Allahu Akber Glory be to Allah, the Supreme, and all praise is for Him. O Allah, send your blessings to Prophet Muhammad and his family. Rabbana Aatayna Fiddoonya Hasasatawn wa fil Aakheratey Hasanatawn wa Qena Azabzn Nar O our Lord! Bestow upon us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the fire Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad SALAAH RECITATION Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah Allahu Akber Allah hears anyone who praises Him; Allah is greater than being able to be described Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad Glory be to Allah the Most High and all praise is for Him O Allah, send your blessings to Prophet Muhammad and his family. SALAAH RECITATION Allahu Akber Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih Allahu Akber Allah is greater then anything or anyone; I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, and turn to Him in repentance; Allah is greater than being able to be described Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad Glory be to Allah the Most High and all praise is for Him O Allah, send your blessings to Prophet Muhammad and his family. SALAAH RECITATION Ash hadu an la ilaha illal lahu wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ash hadu anna Muhammadan 'Abduhu wa Rasuluh Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad I testify that there is none worth worshipping except the Almighty Allah, Who is One and has no partner, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. O Allah! Send Your blessings on Muhammad and his progeny. Bay Hawlillahay wa Qoowateyhee Aqoomo wa Aqud Due to the vigor given by Allah and because of the vitality from Him I rise and stand. SALAAH RECITATION YOU SHOULD RECITE TASBIHATE ARBAA 3 TIMES Subhanallahi wal hamdu lillahi wa la ilaha lallahu wallahu Akbar Glory be to Allah, and all praise is for Him and there is no one worth worshipping other than Allah, and He is Greater than any description SALAAH RECITATION Allah is greater than being able to be described Glory be to Allah, the Supreme, and all praise is for Him. O Allah, send your blessings to Prophet Muhammad and his family. Subhana Rabbiyal 'Azimi wa bihamdih Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad Allahu Akber Allah hears anyone who praises Him; Allah is greater than being able to be described Samey-Allaho Layman hamedah Allahu Akber SALAAH RECITATION Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad Glory be to Allah the Most High and all praise is for Him O Allah, send your blessings to Prophet Muhammad and his family. Allah is greater then anything or anyone; I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, and turn to Him in repentance; Allah is greater than being able to be described Allahu Akber Astaghfir-oolaha Rabbee wa Atoobo Ilaih Allahu Akber SALAAH RECITATION Subhana Rabbi yal A'la wa bihamdih Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad Glory be to Allah the Most High and all praise is for Him O Allah, send your blessings to Prophet Muhammad and his family. Ash hadu an la ilaha illal lahu wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ash hadu anna Muhammadan 'Abduhu wa Rasuluh Alla humma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad I testify that there is none worth worshipping except the Almighty Allah, Who is One and has no partner, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. O Allah! Send Your blessings on Muhammad and his progeny. SALAAH RECITATION Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan Nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadil lahis salihin Assalamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. O Prophet! Allah's peace, blessings and grace be upon you! Allah's peace be on us, those offering prayers - and upon all pious servants of Allah! Allah's peace, blessings and grace be on you believers! RECITE ALLAHO AKBAR 3 TIMES AND THAT ENDS YOUR SALAAH Allah is greater than anything or anyone Allahu Akber