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Prayer Guide

Prayer Recitations & Intention

The prayer recitations in order, from the intention to the closing salam and the dhikr after it — with Arabic, transliteration, and meaning. Teach one step a day with your little one.

Intention

  1. 1

    Intention (Niat) for the Five Daily Prayers

    Held in the heart together with the opening takbir

Movements & Recitations

  1. 2

    The Opening Takbir

    Raising both hands while saying the takbir

  2. 4

    Reciting Al-Fatihah

    A pillar of the prayer — recited in every rak'ah

  3. 5

    Reciting a Short Surah

    Recited after Al-Fatihah in the first two rak'ah

  4. 6

    Recitation in Ruku' (Bowing)

    Said while bowing

  5. 7

    Recitation in I'tidal (Rising)

    Said when rising up from the bowing

  6. 8

    Recitation in Sujud (Prostration)

    Said while prostrating

  7. 12

    The Closing Salam

    Turning right then left to end the prayer

Supplications in Prayer

  1. 3

    The Opening Supplication (Iftitah)

    Said quietly after the opening takbir, before Al-Fatihah

  2. 9

    Supplication Between the Two Prostrations

    Said while sitting between the two prostrations

  3. 10

    The First Tashahhud

    Said while sitting in the second rak'ah

  4. 11

    The Final Tashahhud & Salawat

    Said in the final sitting, followed by the salawat

  5. 13

    The Qunut Supplication

    Said during the final standing of the Fajr prayer

Dhikr After Prayer

  1. 14

    Dhikr After the Prayer

    Said after the salam, while still sitting

Note: the texts above follow the wording commonly taught (Shafi'i) in Indonesia. Under teacher review — please help us verify if you spot an error.