Salah (Daily Prayers)

1. Fajr (Dawn Prayer)

• Timing:

  • From true dawn (Fajr) until just before sunrise.

• Rakats:

  • 2 Sunnah Rakats (Highly Recommended)

  • 2 Fard Rakats (Obligatory)

• Dua After Fajr Prayer: “Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘ilman nafi’an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan.”Translation: "O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, lawful provision, and accepted deeds."

2. Dhuhr (Midday Prayer)

• Timing:

  • After the sun passes its zenith until mid-afternoon.

• Rakats:

  • 4 Sunnah Rakats

  • 4 Fard Rakats (Obligatory)

  • 2 Sunnah Rakats

  • 2 Nafl Rakats (Optional)

• Dua After Dhuhr Prayer:“Ya Allah, bless me with halal sustenance and keep my heart firm on Your guidance.”

3. Asr (Afternoon Prayer)

• Timing:

  • From mid-afternoon until just before sunset.

• Rakats:

  • 4 Sunnah Rakats (Optional)

  • 4 Fard Rakats (Obligatory)

• Dua After Asr Prayer: “Allahumma inni a‘udhu bika min fitnatil-masihid-dajjal, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat.”Translation: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the trial of the Antichrist and the trials of life and death."

4. Maghrib (Evening Prayer)

• Timing:

  • Immediately after sunset until the twilight disappears.

• Rakats:

  • 3 Fard Rakats (Obligatory)

  • 2 Sunnah Rakats (Highly Recommended)

  • 2 Nafl Rakats (Optional)

• Dua After Maghrib Prayer: “Allahumma innaka afuwwun, tuhibbul-afwa, fa’fu ‘anni.”Translation: "O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me."

5. Isha (Night Prayer)

• Timing:

  • From the disappearance of twilight until Fajr.

• Rakats:

  • 4 Fard Rakats (Obligatory)

  • 2 Sunnah Rakats

  • 2 Nafl Rakats

  • 3 Witr Rakats (Highly Recommended)

  • 2 Nafl Rakats (Optional)

• Dua After Isha Prayer:“Allahumma inni as’aluka ilman nafi‘an wa amalan mutaqabbalan wa rizqan tayyiban.”Translation: "O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, accepted deeds, and halal sustenance."

Special Duas During Salah

1. Opening Dua (After Takbir):

“Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta‘ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk.”Translation: "Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise. Blessed is Your Name, exalted is Your Majesty, and there is no deity besides You."

2. Ruku (Bowing) Dua:

“Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem.”Translation: "Glory is to my Lord, the Almighty."

3. Sujood (Prostration) Dua:

“Subhana Rabbiyal A‘la.”Translation: "Glory is to my Lord, the Most High."

4. Tashahhud (Sitting Position):

“At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibatu. As-salamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. As-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ibadillahis-saliheen.”Translation: "All greetings, prayers, and pure words are for Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and Allah’s mercy and blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah."

Dua for Witr Prayer

In Witr prayer, the Qunoot Dua is recited:

“Allahumma ihdini feeman hadayta, wa ‘afini feeman ‘afayta, wa tawallani feeman tawallayta, wa barik li feema a‘tayta, wa qini sharra ma qadayta, fa’innaka taqdi wa la yuqda ‘alayk, innahu la yadhillu man walayt, tabarakta Rabbana wa ta‘alayt.”Translation: "O Allah, guide me among those whom You have guided. Grant me health among those You have granted health to. Protect me among those You have protected. Bless me in what You have given, and save me from the evil of what You decreed. Verily, You decree, and none can decree over You. Indeed, the one You protect is never disgraced. Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted."

Duas After Salah (Tasbeeh Fatimah)

• 33 times: SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah)

• 33 times: Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah)

• 34 times: Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)

• Dua After Tasbeeh:“La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.”Translation: "There is no deity but Allah, alone without partner. His is the dominion and praise, and He is capable of all things."

Conclusion

This structured guide to Salah with essential duas ensures that each prayer is performed with mindfulness and sincerity. Regular Salah aligns our hearts with Allah’s remembrance, purifies our deeds, and brings tranquility into our lives. May Allah accept our prayers, grant us consistency, and shower us with His mercy. Ameen

Step-by-Step Guide to Performing Rakat in Salah (Prayer) with Duas

Below is a detailed step-by-step guide for performing the rakat (units of prayer) in Salah, along with the corresponding duas at each step.

How to Perform One Rakat (Unit) of Salah

1. Intention (Niyyah):

   • Quietly in your heart: Make the intention to perform a specific prayer (e.g., "I intend to pray 2 rakats of Fajr Salah for Allah").

Step-by-Step Actions and Duas for One Rakat

1. Takbir (Opening Allahu Akbar):

   • Raise both hands to the ears and say:

     
     

     “Allahu Akbar”

     
     

     Translation: "Allah is the Greatest."

2. Opening Dua (Subhanaka):

   • After the Takbir, recite the following dua:

     
     

     “Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta’ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk.”

     
     

     Translation: "Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise. Blessed is Your Name, exalted is Your Majesty, and there is no deity besides You."

3. Ta’awwudh and Bismillah:

   • Recite silently:

     
     

     “A’udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim. Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.”

     
     

     Translation: "I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful."

4. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha (The Opening):“Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘alamin. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem...” (Complete Surah Al-Fatiha, 1:1-7)Dua After Al-Fatiha:

   • Say: "Ameen" (Silently or aloud, depending on the congregation).

5. Recite a Surah or Verses from the Quran:

   • Example: Surah Al-Ikhlas (Chapter 112)

     
     

     “Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad, Allahus-Samad, Lam Yalid wa Lam Yulad, Wa Lam Yakun Lahu Kufuwan Ahad.”

     
     

     Translation: "Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born. Nor is there to Him any equivalent."

Bowing (Ruku’)

6. Say: “Allahu Akbar” (Move into the bowing position.)

   • Recite 3 times:

     
     

     “Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem.”

     
     

     Translation: "Glory is to my Lord, the Almighty."

Standing Straight (Qaumah)

7. Stand up straight from Ruku’:

   • Say: “Sami‘allahu liman hamidah.”

     
     

     Translation: "Allah hears the one who praises Him."

   • While standing:

     
     

     “Rabbana lakal-hamd.”

     
     

     Translation: "Our Lord, to You belongs all praise."

Prostration (Sujood)

8. Say: “Allahu Akbar” (Go down into prostration.)

   • Recite 3 times:

     
     

     “Subhana Rabbiyal A‘la.”

     
     

     Translation: "Glory is to my Lord, the Most High."

Sitting Between Two Sujoods

9. Say: “Allahu Akbar” (Sit upright between the two prostrations.)

   • Recite:

     
     

     “Rabbighfir li, Rabbighfir li.”

     
     

     Translation: "My Lord, forgive me."

Second Prostration (Sujood)

10. Say: “Allahu Akbar” (Perform the second prostration.)

    • Recite 3 times:

      
      

      “Subhana Rabbiyal A‘la.”

      
      

      Translation: "Glory is to my Lord, the Most High."

Standing Up for the Next Rakat

11. Say: “Allahu Akbar” (Stand up for the second rakat.)

Step-by-Step Actions for the Last Rakat

12. Repeat the Same Steps as in the First Rakat:

13. Takbir → Al-Fatiha → Another Surah → Ruku’ → Qaumah → Two Sujoods

Tashahhud (Sitting After the Last Rakat)

13. In the Sitting Position, Recite the Tashahhud: “At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibatu. As-salamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. As-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ibadillahis-saliheen. Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasooluh.”

    
    

    Translation: "All greetings, prayers, and good words are for Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and Allah’s mercy and blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger."

Reciting Durood Ibrahim (Salutation on the Prophet)

14. “Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammadin, kama sallayta ‘ala Ibraheema wa ‘ala aali Ibraheema, innaka hameedum majeed. Allahumma barik ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammadin, kama barakta ‘ala Ibraheema wa ‘ala aali Ibraheema, innaka hameedum majeed.”

    
    

    Translation: "O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. You are indeed praiseworthy, glorious."

Dua After Tashahhud and Durood

15. Make a Personal Dua:

16. You can say any dua here, such as:

    
    

    “Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhaban-nar.”

    
    

    Translation: "Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire."

Ending the Salah (Taslim)

16. Say the Salam to End the Prayer:

17. Turn your head to the right:“As-salamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah.”Translation: "Peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy."

18. Turn your head to the left:“As-salamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah.”Translation: "Peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy."

Summary of the Steps for Each Rakat:

1. Takbir: "Allahu Akbar"

2. Recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha and another Surah

3. Ruku’: "Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem"

4. Qaumah: "Sami‘allahu liman hamidah"

5. First Sujood: "Subhana Rabbiyal A‘la"

6. Sitting between Sujoods: "Rabbighfir li"

7. Second Sujood: "Subhana Rabbiyal A‘la"

8. Tashahhud: Recited in the last rakat

9. Durood and Personal Dua

10. Taslim (Salam): To end the prayer

Conclusion

This step-by-step guide to performing rakats in Salah ensures that each unit of prayer is performed properly with the required duas and actions. Following these steps mindfully strengthens your connection with Allah and ensures that your prayers are accepted. May Allah grant us consistency and devotion in our prayers. Ameen.