How to pray in Islam?

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Prayer, known as Salah or Salat, is an important act of worship in Islam. It is a means of establishing a connection with Allah (God) and seeking His guidance, blessings, and forgiveness. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to perform the obligatory prayer in Islam:

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1. Purify Yourself:

Perform Wudu (ablution) by washing your hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, head, and feet in a specific order. Ensure that you are in a clean state before starting the prayer.

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2. Face the Qibla:

Find the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, which is considered the Qibla, towards which Muslims direct their prayers. Use a compass or consult a Qibla locator app if needed.

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3. Stand and Intend:

Stand facing the Qibla, raise your hands to shoulder level, and make the intention (niyyah) in your heart for the specific prayer you are about to perform. The intention is not verbalized but should be sincere.

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Say "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is the greatest) to begin the prayer. This is called the Takbirat al-Ihram.

4. Recite the Opening Takbir:

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Say "Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika wa tabarakasmuka wa ta'ala jadduka wa la ilaha ghairuk" (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) silently.

5. Recite the Opening Supplication:

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Recite the Fatiha

Recite Surah Al-Fatiha (the opening chapter of the Quran) silently.

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Perform Ruk'ah (Bowing):

While saying "Allahu Akbar," bow down, placing your hands on your knees, and say "Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High) three times.

8. Stand up from Ruk'ah:

Rise from the bowing position while saying "Samiallahu liman hamidah" (Allah listens to the one who praises Him).

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9.Perform Sujud (Prostration):

While saying "Allahu Akbar," go into prostration, placing your forehead, nose, hands, knees, and toes on the ground. Say "Subhana Rabbiyal A'la" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High) three times.

10. Repeat Steps 7-10:

Stand up from the sitting position (Step 10) and repeat Steps 7-10 for the second unit of the prayer (Rak'ah).

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11. Complete the Prayer:

After completing the required units (Rak'ahs) of the specific prayer, sit for the final Tashahhud, which includes sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and making personal supplications

To end the prayer, turn your head to the right, saying "Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah" (Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah) and then turn your head to the left, repeating the greeting.

13. End the Prayer:

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