How to Make Ṣalāh

A clear illustrated guide to the main positions and sequence of the prescribed prayer.

10 guided stepsTap each illustration to replay its movement.

Prepare and face the Qiblah

Ensure you have wuḍū, cover the required parts of the body, face the Qiblah and form the intention for the prayer.

Raise both hands and say “Allāhu Akbar”, then place the right hand over the left while standing.

Recite the opening supplication if used, Sūrah al-Fātiḥah and another passage of the Qur’an.

Say “Allāhu Akbar” and bow with the back level and hands resting on the knees. Glorify Allah in rukūʿ.

Return to standing calmly, praising Allah as you rise and once fully upright.

Say “Allāhu Akbar” and prostrate with the forehead, nose, palms, knees and toes placed firmly. Glorify Allah in sujūd.

Rise into a calm sitting position and ask Allah for forgiveness.

Perform the second sujūd, then rise for the next rakʿah. Repeat the standing, bowing and prostration sequence.

In the final rakʿah, sit for the Tashahhud and send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ. Make duʿā before ending.

Turn the head to the right and then to the left, saying “As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh”.