Prostrate with the nose and forehead and do so in a state of ease and calm. Glorify Allaah by reciting this Tasbeeh at least three times. Read while the head is on the ground.
Subhana Rabbi yal a’la
Glorified is my Rabb, the most Exalted
The abdomen should be kept away from the thighs, the arms away from the armpits and if there is no crowd, direct the toes and the fingers towards the Qibla.
After the first Sajdah, the Musalli should sit up calmly placing the hands upon the thighs. Thereafter recite Allahu Akbar and perform the second Sajdah with ease. Once more the Tasbeeh ‘Subhana Rabbi yal a’la’ is read at least three times with the same Sajdah posture. Thereafter lift the head from the Sajdah saying “Allahu Akbar” and stand up, without supporting the hands against the ground and without sitting. (Rise preferably on the toes). This completes one Rakat.
The second Rakat is performed like the first except there is no Thana and Ta’awuz.
Once the man has completed the two Shadaahs of the second Rakat, he should place his left foot flat upon the ground and sit thereon whilst keeping the right foot upright. The toes of the right foot should face the Qibla. The hands should be placed upon the thighs with the fingers apart.
Tashahud narrated by Hadhrat Ibn Masuud (ra) should be recited:
At athiyyatu lillahi, was salawatu wat tayibatu. As salaamu alayka ayyu han nabiyyu, wa Rahmatullahi wa barakatu. As salaamu alayna wa ala ibadillhis sauliheen. [Ashadu alla ilaha Illallahu wa Ashadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa Rasuluhu.
“All types of perfect greeting are for Allaah and so too are all prayers and all that is good. Salutation is on you, O Nabi and also on you are Allaah’s mercy and blessings. Salutations to us and the pious servants of Allaah. I bear witness that there is no illah but Allaah and I bear witness that Muhammad (saw) is His servant and Rasul.”
An indication with the forefinger of the right hand will be made, lifting it when reading the negation (i.e. when saying ‘LA’) and lowering it when reading the affirmation (when saying ‘Illallah). Nothing will be added to the Tashahud in the Qaidah (sitting) of a four Rakat Salaat.
Surah Fatiha will be read in all Rakats after the first two Rakats. On completing of all Rakats, one will sit and read the Tashahud as above. Then read Durood upon Nabi (saw).
Allahumma salli ala Muhammadew, wa ala ali Muhammadin, Kama sallayta ala Ibrahima wa ala ali Ibrahima Innaka Hamidum Majeed. Allahumma barik ala Muhammadew,wa ala ali Muhammadin, Kama barakta ala Ibrahima, wa ala ali Ibrahima, Innaka hamidum majeed.
“Allah, grant mercy on Muhammad and to the members of the family of Muhammad, as You granted mercy to Ibrahim and to the members of the family of Ibrahim. Allah bless Muhammad and the members of the family of Muhammad, as You blessed Ibrahim and the members of the family of Ibrahim. Surely You are All Laudable, All Glorious.”
Then a dua is recited from the Qur’an or Hadith. Usually this is read:
Allahumma inni dhalamtu nafi dhulman kathiran, wa innahu La yaghfirudh dhunuba illa anta fagh fir li maghfiratam min indika war hamni, innaka antal ghafur uf Raheem
“Allaah, I have done tremendous wrong to my soul, and no one but You can forgive sins, so completely forgive me through Your special favour and bestow mercy upon me. Surely it is You who are the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.”
The Sallam is made first to the right and then to the left.
As salamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullaah
May peace be upon you, and also Allaah’s mercy.
The intention of Salaam will be for those who are present and details have already been previously explained.
For men to perform Salaat with Jamaat is Sunnat Muakkadah.
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