I remember praying for years without really knowing the meaning of the words. That's mainly cuz arabic is not my first language. Newayz now I understand the meaning, the pleasure I get when offering salah is incredible. I really get into it. MashaAllah. So anywayz, I'm posting this so it may be of benefit to those who like me once, don't know the meaning.
Here goes inshaAllah. If you spot any mistakes plz say immediately. Jazak Allah khair.
Please memorise the translations. It will bring you great pleasure and reward when you pray and know the meaning of the words inshaAllah.
Translation of salaah (prayer)
Starting the Prayer by saying Takbir Tahrimah (The opening Gratification)
Transliteration: Alla-hu Akbar Translation: Allah is the greatest
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Thana (Supplication of Starting) Recited only in the first Rak'a
Transliteration: Subhana Kal-lah hum-ma wabi hamdika wata-bara kasmuka wata'ala jad-duka wala ilaha ghyruka.
Translation: 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.
Ta'awwuz (Seeking Refuge)Also recited only in the first Rak'a
Transliteration: A'uzu bil-lahi minash Shayta-nir-rajeem
Translation: I seek Allah's protection from Satan who is accursed.
Tasmiah - Should be recited in every Rak'a before starting a Surah
Transliteration: Bismillah hir-Rahma nir-Raheem
Translation: In the name of Allah, the most Kind and the most Merciful.
Translation: Praise is only for Allah, Lord of the Universe.
The most Kind, the most Merciful.
The master of the Day of Judgement.
You alone we worship and to you alone we pray for help.
Show us the straight way,
The way of those whom you have blessed.
Who have not deserved your anger,
Nor gone astray.
Next recite any Surah from the Quran. Please note that the surah recited in the first Rak'a should be longer than the one recited in the second Rak'a. We have used Surah Ikhlas as an example although effort should be made to learn other surahs as well:
Translation: Say: He is Allah, the only one.
Allah helps and does not need help.
He does not produce a child, and He was not born of anyone.
There is no one equal to Him.
Supplication in Ruku (Bowing)
Recite Alla-hu Akbar before going into Ruku. While in Ruku, recite the following supplication at least 3 times. You can also recite it in increments of 2 to prolong your ruku which is recommended i.e. 5, 7, 9, 11 times
Transliteration: Sub-hana Rabbi-al 'adheem.
Translation: Glory to my Lord the Exalted.
Qiyam (Standing After Ruku)
Transliteration: Sami 'allah hu liman hamida. Rab-bana lakal hamd.
Translation: Verily Allah listens to one who praises Him. Oh our Lord, all praises be to you.
First Sajdah (Prostration)
Before going to the Sajdah, recite Alla-hu Akbar. While in Sajdah, recite the following supplication 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 or more times like in ruku.
Transliteration: Sub-hana Rabbi yal a'la
Translation: Oh Allah, glory be to you, the most High.
Jalsah (Sitting between two Sajdah)
To rise and sit from the first Sajdah, recite Alla-hu Akbar. It is mandatory to sit for a short period during which it is recommended to recite the following:
Transliteration: Allah hum maghfirlee war-ham nee
Translation: Oh Allah, forgive me, and have mercy on me
Second Sajdah
Recite Alla-hu Akbar (Listen) before going to the second Sajdah from Jalsah.
Recite the same supplication as the first Sajdah (Step 9).
Before starting the second Rak'a, say Alla-hu Akbar while standing up. Now, you have completed one Rak'a.
Then recite Tasmiah (Step 4) and Surah Fatiha (Step 5). After Fatiha, recite tasmiah and another surah and proceed to Ruku by saying Alla-hu Akbar. Carry on the acts till the second Sajdah.
After the second Sajdah, say Alla-hu Akbar, but sit down for reciting the following.
Tashahud (Attestation)
Transliteration: At-tahiy-yatu lil-lahi was sala-watu wat-tay yibatu
As-salamu 'alayka ay-yuhan-nabiy-yu
wa rahma tullahi wa bara-katuhu
As-salamu 'alayna wa'ala 'ibadil-la his-sali-heen
Ash hadu al-la ilaha il-lal lahu
wa ash hadu an-na Muhammadan
'ab-duhu wa rasuluh.
Translation: All compliments, all physical prayer,
and all worship are for Allah.
Peace be upon you, Oh Prophet,
and Allah's mercy and blessings.
Peace be on us and on all righteous slaves of Allah.
I bear witness that no one is worthy of worship except Allah
And I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.
Darud - Salutation to the Prophet
Transliteration: Allah humma sal-li 'ala Muhammadin
wa 'ala ali Muhammadin,
Kama sal-layta 'ala Ibraheema
Wa'ala ali Ibraheema
innaka Hameedum Majeed
Allah humma barik 'ala Muhammadin
wa 'ala ali Muhammadin,
Kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema
Wa 'ala ali Ibraheema
innaka Hameedum Majeed.
Translation: Oh Allah, send grace and honour on Muhammad and
On the family and true followers of Muhammad
just as you sent Grace and Honour on Ibrahim
and on the family and true followers of Ibrahim
Surely, you are praiseworthy, the Great.
Oh Allah, send your blessing on Muhammad and
the true followers of Muhammad, just
as you sent blessings on Ibrahim
and his true followers
Surely, you are praiseworthy, the Great.
Then recite a dua to close your salah with, for example:
Transliteration: Rab bij'alnee muqeemas salati wa min dhur-riy yatee
Rab-bana wata qab-bal du'a,
Rab-ba nagh-firlee wali waliday-ya
wa lil mu-mineena yawma yaqumul hisab.
Translation: Oh Lord, make me and my children keep up prayers,
Our Lord, accept our prayer,
Our Lord, forgive me and my parents
and all the Believers on the Day of Judgement.
Now, it's time to finish the prayer by saying Salam. Look towards your right shoulder and say it once then look towards your left shoulder and say it once again.
Transliteration: As-salamu 'alaykum wa rah-matul lah
Translation: Peace be on you and the mercy of Allah.
May Allah accept all our prayers and grant us the ability, knowledge and intention to offer our prayers as would please Him. Ameen.
MashaAllah bro, thats good to hear. I suppose not knowing the meaning would be like reciting the kalimah Taiyyab and not knowing you're making a declaration of faith. Again the same applies to reciting the Quran. Without understanding the meaning, how will we be guided to the truth. So yeah, I'd say it's important we understand.
Masha'allah sis May Allah reward you for making the effort of writing this out I'm sure this will benefit alot of our brothers and sisters here...........as many many Muslims dont know the meaning of their Prayer. And hopefully it will make a change for them as how it did for you insha'allah
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I'm sure this will benefit alot of our brothers and sisters here...........as many many Muslims dont know the meaning of their Prayer. And hopefully it will make a change for them as how it did for you insha'allah
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