Isha has 4 Fard rakats. In common Hanafi practice the full order is:
Non-emphasized four-rakat Sunnah and four-rakat Nafl have some further Hanafi differences in the middle sitting and third-rakat opening; follow a local Hanafi teacher for these details rather than treating them exactly like Fard.
Stand facing the Qiblah and intend in your heart: "I am praying 4 rakats of Isha Sunnah ghair muakkadah."
Raise your hands for the opening takbir and say Allahu Akbar. Then fold your hands while standing.
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar
Meaning: Allah is Greatest.
With hands folded, recite Sana. This is said in the first rakat only.
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ
وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ وَتَعَالَىٰ جَدُّكَ
وَلَا إِلَٰهَ غَيْرُكَ
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghairuk.
Meaning: Glory and praise are Yours, O Allah. Blessed is Your name, exalted is Your majesty, and there is no god besides You.
Still standing, seek refuge and say Bismillah (first rakat).
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 1 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Stand saying Allahu Akbar and fold your hands. Recite Bismillah. Do not repeat Sana.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 2 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Sit and recite Attahiyyat only, then stand up for the third rakat.
التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَىٰ عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat. Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadillahis-saliheen. Ashhadu al-la ilaha illallah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.
Meaning: All greetings, prayers and good things belong to Allah. Peace, mercy and blessings upon the Prophet. Peace upon us and righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
Non-emphasized four-rakat Sunnah and four-rakat Nafl have some further Hanafi differences in the middle sitting and third-rakat opening; follow a local Hanafi teacher for these details rather than treating them exactly like Fard.
Stand saying Allahu Akbar and fold your hands. Recite Bismillah. Do not repeat Sana.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Non-emphasized four-rakat Sunnah and four-rakat Nafl have some further Hanafi differences in the middle sitting and third-rakat opening; follow a local Hanafi teacher for these details rather than treating them exactly like Fard.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 3 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Stand saying Allahu Akbar and fold your hands. Recite Bismillah. Do not repeat Sana.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 4 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Sit for the final sitting and recite Attahiyyat.
التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَىٰ عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat. Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadillahis-saliheen. Ashhadu al-la ilaha illallah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.
Meaning: All greetings, prayers and good things belong to Allah. Peace, mercy and blessings upon the Prophet. Peace upon us and righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
In the common Hanafi practice, raise the right index finger at the negation in the testimony and lower it at the affirmation; other schools have different finger movements.
Remain seated and recite Durood Ibrahim.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama sallayta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allahumma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedum Majeed.
Meaning: O Allah, send blessings and favor upon Muhammad and his family as You did upon Ibrahim and his family. Truly You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Make this dua before ending the prayer.
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً
وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar.
Meaning: Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Turn your face to the right and say:
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah
Meaning: Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.
Turn to the left and say the same. Your 4-rakat prayer is complete.
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah
Meaning: Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.
Next in Isha: 4 Fard, started with a new intention.
In rakats 3 and 4 recite Bismillah and Al-Fatiha only. After the second rakat sit for Attahiyyat only.
Stand facing the Qiblah and intend in your heart: "I am praying 4 rakats of Isha Fard."
Raise your hands for the opening takbir and say Allahu Akbar. Then fold your hands while standing.
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar
Meaning: Allah is Greatest.
With hands folded, recite Sana. This is said in the first rakat only.
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ
وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ وَتَعَالَىٰ جَدُّكَ
وَلَا إِلَٰهَ غَيْرُكَ
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghairuk.
Meaning: Glory and praise are Yours, O Allah. Blessed is Your name, exalted is Your majesty, and there is no god besides You.
Still standing, seek refuge and say Bismillah (first rakat).
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 1 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Stand saying Allahu Akbar and fold your hands. Recite Bismillah. Do not repeat Sana.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 2 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Sit and recite Attahiyyat only, then stand up for the third rakat.
التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَىٰ عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat. Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadillahis-saliheen. Ashhadu al-la ilaha illallah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.
Meaning: All greetings, prayers and good things belong to Allah. Peace, mercy and blessings upon the Prophet. Peace upon us and righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
In the common Hanafi practice, raise the right index finger at the negation in the testimony and lower it at the affirmation; other schools have different finger movements.
Stand saying Allahu Akbar and fold your hands. Recite Bismillah. Do not repeat Sana.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha only in this rakat, then go straight to Ruku.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 3 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Stand saying Allahu Akbar and fold your hands. Recite Bismillah. Do not repeat Sana.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha only in this rakat, then go straight to Ruku.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 4 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Sit for the final sitting and recite Attahiyyat.
التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَىٰ عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat. Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadillahis-saliheen. Ashhadu al-la ilaha illallah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.
Meaning: All greetings, prayers and good things belong to Allah. Peace, mercy and blessings upon the Prophet. Peace upon us and righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
In the common Hanafi practice, raise the right index finger at the negation in the testimony and lower it at the affirmation; other schools have different finger movements.
Remain seated and recite Durood Ibrahim.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama sallayta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allahumma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedum Majeed.
Meaning: O Allah, send blessings and favor upon Muhammad and his family as You did upon Ibrahim and his family. Truly You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Make this dua before ending the prayer.
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً
وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar.
Meaning: Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Turn your face to the right and say:
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah
Meaning: Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.
Turn to the left and say the same. Your 4-rakat prayer is complete.
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah
Meaning: Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.
Next in Isha: 2 Sunnah muakkadah, started with a new intention.
A regular two-rakat prayer: the complete Fajr two-rakat pattern, with the correct intention.
Stand facing the Qiblah and intend in your heart: "I am praying 2 rakats of Isha Sunnah muakkadah."
Raise your hands for the opening takbir and say Allahu Akbar. Then fold your hands while standing.
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar
Meaning: Allah is Greatest.
With hands folded, recite Sana. This is said in the first rakat only.
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ
وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ وَتَعَالَىٰ جَدُّكَ
وَلَا إِلَٰهَ غَيْرُكَ
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghairuk.
Meaning: Glory and praise are Yours, O Allah. Blessed is Your name, exalted is Your majesty, and there is no god besides You.
Still standing, seek refuge and say Bismillah (first rakat).
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 1 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Stand saying Allahu Akbar and fold your hands. Recite Bismillah. Do not repeat Sana.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 2 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Sit for the final sitting and recite Attahiyyat.
التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَىٰ عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat. Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadillahis-saliheen. Ashhadu al-la ilaha illallah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.
Meaning: All greetings, prayers and good things belong to Allah. Peace, mercy and blessings upon the Prophet. Peace upon us and righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
In the common Hanafi practice, raise the right index finger at the negation in the testimony and lower it at the affirmation; other schools have different finger movements.
Remain seated and recite Durood Ibrahim.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama sallayta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allahumma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedum Majeed.
Meaning: O Allah, send blessings and favor upon Muhammad and his family as You did upon Ibrahim and his family. Truly You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Make this dua before ending the prayer.
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً
وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar.
Meaning: Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Turn your face to the right and say:
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah
Meaning: Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.
Turn to the left and say the same. Your 2-rakat prayer is complete.
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah
Meaning: Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.
Next in Isha: Optional 2 Nafl, started with a new intention.
A regular two-rakat prayer: the complete Fajr two-rakat pattern, with the correct intention.
Stand facing the Qiblah and intend in your heart: "I am praying 2 rakats of Isha Nafl."
Raise your hands for the opening takbir and say Allahu Akbar. Then fold your hands while standing.
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar
Meaning: Allah is Greatest.
With hands folded, recite Sana. This is said in the first rakat only.
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ
وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ وَتَعَالَىٰ جَدُّكَ
وَلَا إِلَٰهَ غَيْرُكَ
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghairuk.
Meaning: Glory and praise are Yours, O Allah. Blessed is Your name, exalted is Your majesty, and there is no god besides You.
Still standing, seek refuge and say Bismillah (first rakat).
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 1 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Stand saying Allahu Akbar and fold your hands. Recite Bismillah. Do not repeat Sana.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 2 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Sit for the final sitting and recite Attahiyyat.
التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَىٰ عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat. Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadillahis-saliheen. Ashhadu al-la ilaha illallah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.
Meaning: All greetings, prayers and good things belong to Allah. Peace, mercy and blessings upon the Prophet. Peace upon us and righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
In the common Hanafi practice, raise the right index finger at the negation in the testimony and lower it at the affirmation; other schools have different finger movements.
Remain seated and recite Durood Ibrahim.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama sallayta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allahumma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedum Majeed.
Meaning: O Allah, send blessings and favor upon Muhammad and his family as You did upon Ibrahim and his family. Truly You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Make this dua before ending the prayer.
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً
وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar.
Meaning: Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Turn your face to the right and say:
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah
Meaning: Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.
Turn to the left and say the same. Your 2-rakat prayer is complete.
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah
Meaning: Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.
Next in Isha: 3 Witr, started with a new intention.
Make the intention for three rakats Witr wajib. In rakat 3, after the surah and before Ruku, raise your hands for an additional takbir, fold them again and recite Dua-e-Qunoot.
Stand facing the Qiblah and intend in your heart: "I am praying 3 rakats of Witr wajib."
Raise your hands for the opening takbir and say Allahu Akbar. Then fold your hands while standing.
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar
Meaning: Allah is Greatest.
With hands folded, recite Sana. This is said in the first rakat only.
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ
وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ وَتَعَالَىٰ جَدُّكَ
وَلَا إِلَٰهَ غَيْرُكَ
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghairuk.
Meaning: Glory and praise are Yours, O Allah. Blessed is Your name, exalted is Your majesty, and there is no god besides You.
Still standing, seek refuge and say Bismillah (first rakat).
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 1 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Stand saying Allahu Akbar and fold your hands. Recite Bismillah. Do not repeat Sana.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 2 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Sit and recite Attahiyyat only, then stand up for the third rakat.
التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَىٰ عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat. Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadillahis-saliheen. Ashhadu al-la ilaha illallah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.
Meaning: All greetings, prayers and good things belong to Allah. Peace, mercy and blessings upon the Prophet. Peace upon us and righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
In the common Hanafi practice, raise the right index finger at the negation in the testimony and lower it at the affirmation; other schools have different finger movements.
Stand saying Allahu Akbar and fold your hands. Recite Bismillah. Do not repeat Sana.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem.
Meaning: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha. It is recited in each rakat.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdubi 'alayhim wa lad-dalleen. Ameen.
Meaning: All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, Most Merciful, Master of Judgment Day. You alone we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those You have blessed, not those who incurred anger or went astray.
"Ameen" follows Al-Fatiha; it is not a verse of the surah in this reading.
Recite another surah after Al-Fatiha. Al-Ikhlas is shown here.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yulad. Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad.
Meaning: Say, Allah is One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, and none is comparable to Him.
Another memorized surah may be used instead.
Before Ruku, say Allahu Akbar while raising your hands for an additional takbir, then fold them again.
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar
Meaning: Allah is Greatest.
With hands folded, recite Dua-e-Qunoot.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْتَعِينُكَ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُكَ
وَنُؤْمِنُ بِكَ وَنَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَيْكَ
وَنُثْنِي عَلَيْكَ الْخَيْرَ وَنَشْكُرُكَ وَلَا نَكْفُرُكَ
وَنَخْلَعُ وَنَتْرُكُ مَنْ يَفْجُرُكَ
اللَّهُمَّ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَلَكَ نُصَلِّي وَنَسْجُدُ
وَإِلَيْكَ نَسْعَىٰ وَنَحْفِدُ وَنَرْجُو رَحْمَتَكَ
وَنَخْشَىٰ عَذَابَكَ إِنَّ عَذَابَكَ بِالْكُفَّارِ مُلْحِقٌ
Allahumma inna nasta'eenuka wa nastaghfiruka wa nu'minu bika wa natawakkalu 'alayka. Wa nuthni 'alaykal-khayra wa nashkuruka wa la nakfuruka. Wa nakhla'u wa natruku man yafjuruk. Allahumma iyyaka na'budu wa laka nusalli wa nasjud. Wa ilayka nas'a wa nahfidu wa narju rahmatak. Wa nakhsha 'adhabaka, inna 'adhabaka bil-kuffari mulhiq.
Meaning: Summary: O Allah, we seek Your help and forgiveness, believe in and rely upon You, praise and thank You, worship and prostrate to You alone, seek Your mercy and fear Your punishment.
Witr supplications differ across schools; this is a common Hanafi form.
Say Allahu Akbar, bend forward, place hands on knees, keep your back reasonably straight, and say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
Recite 3 times.
Rise upright saying Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. When fully upright say Rabbana lakal-hamd.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Sami'Allahu liman hamidah. Rabbana lakal-hamd.
Meaning: Allah hears whoever praises Him. Our Lord, to You is all praise.
This is the individual-prayer form; imam/follower details vary.
Say Allahu Akbar. Place forehead and nose on the ground, with palms, knees and toes grounded appropriately. Recite three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Say Allahu Akbar, sit briefly and steadily. You may say Rabbighfir li.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me.
Say Allahu Akbar and perform a second Sujood, reciting Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la three times again. Rakat 3 complete.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la
Meaning: Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Recite 3 times.
Sit for the final sitting and recite Attahiyyat.
التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَىٰ عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat. Assalamu 'alayka ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Assalamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadillahis-saliheen. Ashhadu al-la ilaha illallah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.
Meaning: All greetings, prayers and good things belong to Allah. Peace, mercy and blessings upon the Prophet. Peace upon us and righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
In the common Hanafi practice, raise the right index finger at the negation in the testimony and lower it at the affirmation; other schools have different finger movements.
Remain seated and recite Durood Ibrahim.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama sallayta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allahumma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama barakta 'ala Ibraheema wa 'ala ali Ibraheem, innaka Hameedum Majeed.
Meaning: O Allah, send blessings and favor upon Muhammad and his family as You did upon Ibrahim and his family. Truly You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Make this dua before ending the prayer.
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً
وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar.
Meaning: Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Turn your face to the right and say:
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah
Meaning: Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.
Turn to the left and say the same. Your 3-rakat prayer is complete.
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah
Meaning: Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.
Next in Isha: Optional 2 Nafl, started with a new intention.
This is an educational guide, not a replacement for in-person instruction. Small variations in posture, recitation, and Sunnah prayer patterns are normal among recognized schools of Islamic law. Ask a trusted local teacher to check your posture and Arabic pronunciation; transliteration is a learning aid, not a substitute for listening to Arabic.