Islamic Prayer
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How Muslims Pray (Salah)
Explore the physical postures, sacred recitations, and profound mindfulness of the Islamic prayer from opening proclamation to concluding salam.
Step 01
تَكْبِيرَةُ الْإِحْرَامTakbir al-Ihram (Opening Proclamation)
Physical Action
Stand facing the Kaaba, raise both hands to ear or shoulder level with palms forward, and declare:
Words Recited in Arabic & Meaning
اللَّهُ أَكْبَر
Allahu Akbar
“Allah is the Greatest”
Inner Mindful State (Khushu):
Consciously putting all worldly concerns, bills, ego, and deadlines behind your back.
Prerequisite: Purity
Full Salah Interactive PlayerRitual Washing (Wudu)
Before approaching prayer, Muslims perform Wudu: washing the hands, rinsing the mouth and nose, washing the face, arms to elbows, wiping the head, and washing feet. It serves as both physical cleansing and mental transition into sacred time.
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