How To Pray 3 Rakats Obligatory Salah

3 Rakat Salat – Magrib

Make sure to face the Qiblah before starting any voluntary or obligatory prayer

 Dua after Wudu

Ash-Hadu An Laa ilaha ill-Allahu, Wa Ash-Hadu Anna Muhammadan ‛Abduhu Wa Rasooluhu

I testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the servant of Allah and His Messenger.

 If you want you can pray Two Rakat Sunnah Prayer after Wadhu (prayer wudu) (no iqamah)

Listen to the Azan and repeat the words of the Mouzzin,
When the mouzzin says Hayya ala assalah then say Lahawla Wala Kuwata illa Billah
When the mouzzin says Hayya ‘alal-falah, then say Lahawla Wala Kuwata illa Billah

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar 
Ash-Hadu An-Laa ilaaha ill-Allah
Ash-Hadu An-Laa ilaaha ill-Allah 
Ash-Hadu Anna Muhammadar-Rasoolullaah
Ash-Hadu Anna Muhammadar-Rasoolullaah 
Ḥayya 'Alas-Salaah, Hayya 'Alas-Salaah
Hayya 'Alal Falah, Hayya 'Alal Falaḥ

[Add these lines for Fajr Azan only:
As-Salaatu Khayrun Minan-Nawm, 
As-Salaatu Khayrun Minan-Nawm]

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar 
Laa ilaaha ill-Allah 

Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest
Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest
I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah,
I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Come to Prayer, Come to Prayer
Come to Success, Come to Success

[Add these lines for Fajr Azan only:
The prayer is better than the sleep,
The prayer is better than the sleep]

Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah 

 The Dua to be made after listening to the Adhan is:

Allahumma Rabba Haathihid-Da 'Watit-TaammatiWassalaatil-Qaa'imati, 'Aati Muhammadanil-Waseelata Walfadheelata, Wab 'Ath-Hu Maqaamam-Mahmoodanil-Lathee Wa'adtahu

O Allah, Owner of this perfect call and Owner of this prayer to be performed, bestow upon Muhammad al-waseelah and al-fadeelah and send him upon a praised platform which You have promised him. 

 Make Dua between Azan and Iqamah
Any Supplication that is Good of what you desire.
1) Iqamah: (before starting any Fard (Obligatory Salat)

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar 
 Ash-Hadu An-Laa ilaaha ill-Allah 
Ash-Hadu Anna Muhammadar-Rasoolullaah 
Hayya 'Alas-Ṣalaah
Hayya 'Alal Falah
Qad Qaamatis Salaah
Qad Qaamatis Salaah 
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar 
Laa ilaaha ill-Allah 

Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest
I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah 
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Come to Prayer
Come to Success
The prayer is established
The prayer is established
Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah 

2) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) (Raise both hands till shoulder and then fold hands on chest with right hand on left forearm (start prayer)

3) Before reciting Fatheha (Sana)

Subhaanak-Allahumma Wa Bihamdik, Wa Tabaa-Rakas-Muk, Wa Ta‛Aalaa Jadduk, Wa Laa ilaaha Ghayruk

How far from imperfections You are, O Allah, and I praise You. Blessed be Your name and exalted be Your Majesty, and there is none worthy of worship except You.

FIRST RAKAT

4) Recite Surah Fatheha (start prayer) 

1. Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
2. Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil 'Aalameen
3. Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem
4. Maaliki Yawmid-Deen
5. iyyaaka Na'budu Wa iyyaaka Nasta'een
6. ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem
7. Siraatal-Lazeena An'amta 'Alaihim Ghayril-Maghdoobi 'Alaihim Wa Lad-Daaalleen
8. Ameen

1) In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
2) Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;
3) Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
4) Master of the Day of Judgment.
5) Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
6) Show us the straight way,
7) The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.
8) Ameen

5) Recite Surah Ikhlas [(recite after Surah Fatheha) or any Surah from Quran]

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

1. Qul Huwal Laahu Ahad
2. Allah Hus-Samad
3. Lam Yalid Wa Lam Yoolad
4. Wa Lam Yakul-Lahu Kufuwan Ahad

1. Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
2. Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
3. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
4. And there is none like unto Him.

6) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) (Raise both hands till shoulder)

Go to Ruku (bowing)

7) Subhaana Rabbiyal-‛Adheem 
 (Recite 3 times in ruku)
How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Supreme.

8) After getting up from Ruku, stand raise hands till shoulder and leave arms hanging on sides and recite:

Sami‛-Allahu Liman Hamidah, Rabbanaa Lakal-Hamd Hamd-An Katheer-An Tayyib-An Mubaarak-An Feeh"
(recite once)

Allah listens to him who praises Him., Our Lord, to You belongs all praise, an abundant beautiful blessed praise.

9) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Go to Sizdah (Prostration)

10) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-A'laa
(Recite 3 times in Sizdah)

How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Most High.

11) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Sit Between Two Sizdah

12) Say Rabbigh-Fir Lee, Rabbigh-Fir Lee 
(Recite 2 times sitting between two sizdahs)

My Lord forgive me, My Lord forgive me.

Or

Say Allah Huma Maghfirli Warhamni Wa 'Afini Warzuqni 
(Recite once)

O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, keep me safe and sound and grant me provision. 

13) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Go to Sizdah

14) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-A'laa
(Recite in Sizdah 3 times)
How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Most High.

15) Say Allahu Akbar

Stand up

Fold hands on chest with right hand on left forearm

SECOND RAKAT

16) Recite Surah Fatheha (start prayer) 

1. Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
2. Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil 'Aalameen
3. Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem
4. Maaliki Yawmid-Deen
5. iyyaaka Na'budu Wa iyyaaka Nasta'een
6. ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem
7. Siraatal-Lazeena An'amta 'Alaihim Ghayril-Maghdoobi 'Alaihim Wa Lad-Daaalleen
8. Ameen

1) In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
2) Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;
3) Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
4) Master of the Day of Judgment.
5) Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
6) Show us the straight way,
7) The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.
8) Ameen

17) Recite Surah Ikhlas [(recite after Surah Fatheha) or any Surah from Quran]

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

1. Qul Huwal Laahu Ahad
2. Allah Hus-Samad
3. Lam Yalid Wa Lam Yoolad
4. Wa Lam Yakul-Lahu Kufuwan Ahad

1. Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
2. Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
3. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
4. And there is none like unto Him.

18) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) (go to ruku) (Raise both hands till shoulder)

Go to Ruku (bowing)

19) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-‛Adheem 
 (Recite 3 times in ruku)

How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Supreme.

20) After getting up from Ruku, stand raise hands till shoulder and leave arms hanging on sides and recite:

Sami‛-Allahu Liman Hamidah, Rabbanaa Lakal-Hamd Hamd-An Katheer-An Tayyib-An Mubaarak-An Feeh"
(recite once)

Allah listens to him who praises Him., Our Lord, to You belongs all praise, an abundant beautiful blessed praise.

21) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) 

Go to Sizdah (Prostration).
22) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-A'laa
(Recite 3 times in Sizdah)

How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Most High.

23) Say Allahu Akbar

Allah is the greatest.

Sit Between Two Sizdah

24) Say Rabbigh-Fir Lee, Rabbigh-Fir Lee 
(Recite 2 times sitting between two sizdahs)

My Lord forgive me, My Lord forgive me.

Or

Say Allah Huma Maghfirli Warhamni Wa 'Afini Warzuqni 
(Recite once)

O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, keep me safe and sound and grant me provision.

25) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Go to Sizdah

26) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-A'laa
(Recite in Sizdah 3 times)
How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Most High.

27) Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Stay in sitting position

28) Tashahhud At-Tahiyyaatu
(to recite in 2nd rakat after two sizdahs)

At-Tahiyyaatu Lillaahi Was-Salaawaatu Wat-Tayyibaatu, As-Salaamu ‛Alayka Ayyuhan-Nabiyyu Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh, As-Salaamu ‛Alaynaa Wa ‛Alaa ‛Ibaad-illaahis-Saaliheen, Ash-Hadu An Laa ilaaha ill-Allahu, Wa Ash-Hadu Anna Muhammad-An ‛Abduhu Wa Rasooluh.

Salutations are for Allah, All acts of worship and good deeds are for Him. Peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you O Prophet. Peace be upon us and upon all of Allah's righteous slaves. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

29) Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Stand up and raise hands till shoulder and fold hands on chest with right hand on left forearm 

THIRD RAKAT

30) Recite Surah Fatheha (start prayer) 

1. Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
2. Alhamdu Lillaahi Rabbil 'Aalameen
3. Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem
4. Maaliki Yawmid-Deen
5. iyyaaka Na'budu Wa iyyaaka Nasta'een
6. ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem
7. Siraatal-Lazeena An'amta 'Alaihim Ghayril-Maghdoobi 'Alaihim Wa Lad-Daaalleen
8. Ameen

1) In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
2) Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;
3) Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
4) Master of the Day of Judgment.
5) Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
6) Show us the straight way,
7) The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.
8) Ameen

31) There is no Surah After Surah Fatheha in 3rd Rakat of Magrib

32) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) (go to ruku) (Raise both hands till shoulder)

Go to Ruku (bowing)

33) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-‛Adheem 
 (Recite 3 times in ruku)

How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Supreme.

34) After getting up from Ruku, stand raise hands till shoulder and leave arms hanging on sides and recite:

Sami‛-Allahu Liman Hamidah, Rabbanaa Lakal-Hamd Hamd-An Katheer-An Tayyib-An Mubaarak-An Feeh"
(recite once)

Allah listens to him who praises Him., Our Lord, to You belongs all praise, an abundant beautiful blessed praise.

35) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) (Raise both hands till shoulder)
Go to Sizdah (Prostration).
36) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-A'laa
(Recite 3 times in Sizdah)

How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Most High.

37) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Sit Between Two Sizdah


38) Say Rabbigh-Fir Lee, Rabbigh-Fir Lee 
(Recite 2 times sitting between two sizdahs)

My Lord forgive me, My Lord forgive me.

Or

Say Allah Huma Maghfirli Warhamni Wa 'Afini Warzuqni 
(Recite once)

O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, keep me safe and sound and grant me provision.

39) Say Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Go to Sizdah

40) Say Subhaana Rabbiyal-A'laa
(Recite in Sizdah 3 times)
How far from imperfections my Lord is, The Most High.

41) Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest)

Stay in sitting position

42) Tashahhud At-Tahiyyaatu
(to recite in 3rd rakat after two sizdahs)

At-Tahiyyaatu Lillaahi Was-Salaawaatu Wat-Tayyibaatu, As-Salaamu ‛Alayka Ayyuhan-Nabiyyu Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuh, As-Salaamu ‛Alaynaa Wa ‛Alaa ‛Ibaad-illaahis-Saaliheen, Ash-Hadu An Laa ilaaha ill-Allahu, Wa Ash-Hadu Anna Muhammad-An ‛Abduhu Wa Rasooluh.

Salutations are for Allah, All acts of worship and good deeds are for Him. Peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you O Prophet. Peace be upon us and upon all of Allah's righteous slaves. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

43) Durood Ibrahim (recite after Tashahhud At-Tahiyyaatu)

Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammadin Wa Ala Aali Muhammadin Kamaa Sallaita Ala Ibrahima Wa Ala Aali Ibrahima Innaka Hamidum Majid. Allahumma Baarik Ala Muhammadin Wa Ala Aali Muhammadin Kamaa Baarakta Ala Ibrahima Wa Ala Aali Ibrahima Innaka Hamidum Majid

O Allah, let Your Blessings come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.

44) After Durood Ibrahim (Dua Masura)
Allahumma inni Zalamtu Nafsi Zulman Kathiran Wa La Yaghfirudh-Zunuba illa Anta, Faghfirli Maghfiratan Min 'Indika Warhamni, innaka Antal-Ghafurur-Rahim

O Allah, I have indeed wronged myself excessively and none can forgive sin except You, so forgive me a forgiveness from Yourself and have mercy upon me. Surely, You are The Most-Forgiving, The Most-Merciful.

45) Allahumma Inni Auzu Bika Min Azhabil Qabr, Wa Min Azhabin Nar, Wa Min Fitnatil Mahya Wa Imamat, Wa Min Sharri Fitnatil Masih Ad-Dajjal. 

O Allah! I seek refuge with You from the torment of the grave, from the torment of the Hell, from the trial of life and death and from the evil of the trial of Masih al-Dajjal (Antichrist).

46) Whatever other Duas one knows they can be recited after Tashahhud and before doing Salam.

47) Do Salam (Tasleem)

(look towards right shoulder and recite)
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah 
Peace and blessings of Allah be unto you.

(then towards left shoulder and recite)
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah 
Peace and blessings of Allah be unto you.

48) After finishing salam, recite Astaghfirullah 3 times
I seek forgiveness from Allah.

49) Then do Dhikr