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🕋 (Niyyah) Intention

No words required — just intend in your heart:
“I am praying two Rak’ahs of Fajr for the sake of Allah

Rak’ahs 1

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Recite: Surah Al-Ikhlas

Qul huwallahu ahad

Say: He is Allah, One and Only

Allahus-samad

Allah, the Eternal Refuge

Lam yalid wa lam yoolad

He neither begets nor is born

Wa lam yakun lahoo kufuwan ahad

And there is none like Him

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Stand Up

Rak’ahs 2

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Recite: Surah Al-Falaq

Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbil-falaq

Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the daybreak

Min sharri maa khalaq

From the evil of what He has created

Wa min sharri ghaasiqin idhaa waqab

And from the evil of darkness when it settles

Wa min sharrin-naffaa-saati fil-‘uqad

And from the evil of the blowers in knots

Wa min sharri haasidin idhaa hasad

And from the evil of the envier when he envies

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Recite: Tashahhud (While Sitting)

At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaat

All greetings, prayers, and goodness belong to Allah

As-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh

Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah

As-salaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis-saaliheen

Peace be upon us and on the righteous servants of Allah

Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhoo wa rasooluh

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger

Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad

O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad

Kamaa sallayta ‘ala Ibraheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedun Majeed

As You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious

Allahumma baarik ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad

O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad

Kamaa baarakta ‘ala Ibraheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedun Majeed

As You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious

Action: End Prayer – Tasleem (Turn Head Left & Right)

Turn your head to the right and say:

As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah
(Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you)

Then turn your head to the left and say:

As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah
(Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you)

🕋 (Niyyah) Intention

No words required — just intend in your heart:
“I am praying four Rak’ahs of Dhuhr for the sake of Allah

Rak’ahs 1

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Recite: Surah Al-Ikhlas

Qul huwallahu ahad

Say: He is Allah, One and Only

Allahus-samad

Allah, the Eternal Refuge

Lam yalid wa lam yoolad

He neither begets nor is born

Wa lam yakun lahoo kufuwan ahad

And there is none like Him

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Stand Up

Rak’ahs 2

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Recite: Surah Al-Falaq

Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbil-falaq

Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the daybreak

Min sharri maa khalaq

From the evil of what He has created

Wa min sharri ghaasiqin idhaa waqab

And from the evil of darkness when it settles

Wa min sharrin-naffaa-saati fil-‘uqad

And from the evil of the blowers in knots

Wa min sharri haasidin idhaa hasad

And from the evil of the envier when he envies

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Recite: Tashahhud (While Sitting)

At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaat

All greetings, prayers, and goodness belong to Allah

As-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh

Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah

As-salaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis-saaliheen

Peace be upon us and on the righteous servants of Allah

Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhoo wa rasooluh

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger

Stand up

Rak’ahs 3

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Stand up

Rak’ahs 4

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Recite: Tashahhud (While Sitting)

At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaat

All greetings, prayers, and goodness belong to Allah

As-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh

Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah

As-salaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis-saaliheen

Peace be upon us and on the righteous servants of Allah

Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhoo wa rasooluh

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger

Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad

O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad

Kamaa sallayta ‘ala Ibraheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedun Majeed

As You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious

Allahumma baarik ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad

O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad

Kamaa baarakta ‘ala Ibraheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedun Majeed

As You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious

Action: End Prayer – Tasleem (Turn Head Left & Right)

Turn your head to the right and say:

As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah
(Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you)

Then turn your head to the left and say:

As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah
(Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you)

🕋 (Niyyah) Intention

No words required — just intend in your heart:
“I am praying four Rak’ahs of  Asr for the sake of Allah

Rak’ahs 1

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Recite: Surah Al-Ikhlas

Qul huwallahu ahad

Say: He is Allah, One and Only

Allahus-samad

Allah, the Eternal Refuge

Lam yalid wa lam yoolad

He neither begets nor is born

Wa lam yakun lahoo kufuwan ahad

And there is none like Him

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Stand Up

Rak’ahs 2

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Recite: Surah Al-Falaq

Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbil-falaq

Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the daybreak

Min sharri maa khalaq

From the evil of what He has created

Wa min sharri ghaasiqin idhaa waqab

And from the evil of darkness when it settles

Wa min sharrin-naffaa-saati fil-‘uqad

And from the evil of the blowers in knots

Wa min sharri haasidin idhaa hasad

And from the evil of the envier when he envies

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Recite: Tashahhud (While Sitting)

At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaat

All greetings, prayers, and goodness belong to Allah

As-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh

Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah

As-salaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis-saaliheen

Peace be upon us and on the righteous servants of Allah

Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhoo wa rasooluh

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger

Stand up

Rak’ahs 3

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Stand up

Rak’ahs 4

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Recite: Tashahhud (While Sitting)

At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaat

All greetings, prayers, and goodness belong to Allah

As-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh

Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah

As-salaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis-saaliheen

Peace be upon us and on the righteous servants of Allah

Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhoo wa rasooluh

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger

Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad

O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad

Kamaa sallayta ‘ala Ibraheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedun Majeed

As You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious

Allahumma baarik ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad

O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad

Kamaa baarakta ‘ala Ibraheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedun Majeed

As You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious

Action: End Prayer – Tasleem (Turn Head Left & Right)

Turn your head to the right and say:

As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah
(Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you)

Then turn your head to the left and say:

As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah
(Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you)

🕋 (Niyyah) Intention

No words required — just intend in your heart:
“I am praying three Rak’ahs of Magrib for the sake of Allah

Rak’ahs 1

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Recite: Surah Al-Ikhlas

Qul huwallahu ahad

Say: He is Allah, One and Only

Allahus-samad

Allah, the Eternal Refuge

Lam yalid wa lam yoolad

He neither begets nor is born

Wa lam yakun lahoo kufuwan ahad

And there is none like Him

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Stand Up

Rak’ahs 2

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Recite: Surah Al-Falaq

Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbil-falaq

Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the daybreak

Min sharri maa khalaq

From the evil of what He has created

Wa min sharri ghaasiqin idhaa waqab

And from the evil of darkness when it settles

Wa min sharrin-naffaa-saati fil-‘uqad

And from the evil of the blowers in knots

Wa min sharri haasidin idhaa hasad

And from the evil of the envier when he envies

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Recite: Tashahhud (While Sitting)

At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaat

All greetings, prayers, and goodness belong to Allah

As-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh

Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah

As-salaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis-saaliheen

Peace be upon us and on the righteous servants of Allah

Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhoo wa rasooluh

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger

Stand up

Rak’ahs 3

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Recite: Tashahhud (While Sitting)

At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaat

All greetings, prayers, and goodness belong to Allah

As-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh

Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah

As-salaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis-saaliheen

Peace be upon us and on the righteous servants of Allah

Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhoo wa rasooluh

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger

Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad

O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad

Kamaa sallayta ‘ala Ibraheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedun Majeed

As You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious

Allahumma baarik ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad

O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad

Kamaa baarakta ‘ala Ibraheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedun Majeed

As You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious

Action: End Prayer – Tasleem (Turn Head Left & Right)

Turn your head to the right and say:

As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah
(Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you)

Then turn your head to the left and say:

As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah
(Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you)

🕋 (Niyyah) Intention

No words required — just intend in your heart:
“I am praying four Rak’ahs of Isha for the sake of Allah

Rak’ahs 1

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Recite: Surah Al-Ikhlas

Qul huwallahu ahad

Say: He is Allah, One and Only

Allahus-samad

Allah, the Eternal Refuge

Lam yalid wa lam yoolad

He neither begets nor is born

Wa lam yakun lahoo kufuwan ahad

And there is none like Him

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Stand Up

Rak’ahs 2

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Recite: Surah Al-Falaq

Qul a’oodhu bi Rabbil-falaq

Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the daybreak

Min sharri maa khalaq

From the evil of what He has created

Wa min sharri ghaasiqin idhaa waqab

And from the evil of darkness when it settles

Wa min sharrin-naffaa-saati fil-‘uqad

And from the evil of the blowers in knots

Wa min sharri haasidin idhaa hasad

And from the evil of the envier when he envies

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Recite: Tashahhud (While Sitting)

At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaat

All greetings, prayers, and goodness belong to Allah

As-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh

Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah

As-salaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis-saaliheen

Peace be upon us and on the righteous servants of Allah

Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhoo wa rasooluh

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger

Stand up

Rak’ahs 3

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Stand up

Rak’ahs 4

Say: Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Recite: Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Raheem

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil ‘aalameen

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds.

Ar-Rahman ir-Raheem

The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Maaliki yawmid-Deen

Master of the Day of Judgement.

Iyyaaka na’budu wa iyyaaka nasta’een

You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.

Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeem

Guide us on the Straight Path,

Siraatal-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim

The path of those You have blessed,

Ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim walad-daaalleen

Not of those who earned Your anger, nor those who went astray.

Ameen

O Allah, accept it.

Action: Bow (Rukoo’)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great

Action: Stand up from Bowing (Qawmah)

Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him

Rabbanaa lakal hamd

Our Lord, to You is all praise

Action: Prostrate (Sujood)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Action: Sit between Sujoods (Jalsah)

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Rabbighfir li

My Lord, forgive me

Action: Second Sujood

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

Subhaana Rabbiyal-A’laa (Three Times)

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High

Recite: Tashahhud (While Sitting)

At-tahiyyaatu lillaahi was-salawaatu wat-tayyibaat

All greetings, prayers, and goodness belong to Allah

As-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh

Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah

As-salaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis-saaliheen

Peace be upon us and on the righteous servants of Allah

Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhoo wa rasooluh

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger

Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad

O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad

Kamaa sallayta ‘ala Ibraheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedun Majeed

As You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious

Allahumma baarik ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad

O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad

Kamaa baarakta ‘ala Ibraheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedun Majeed

As You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious

Action: End Prayer – Tasleem (Turn Head Left & Right)

Turn your head to the right and say:

As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah
(Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you)

Then turn your head to the left and say:

As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah
(Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you)