Recite the Iqama

Before performing the Salaah, it is encouraged for Muslims to recite the iqama using the Hanafi method.

Steps

  1. The method outlined below is according to the Hanafi School of Fiqh.
  2. Please refer to authentic literature for any other Madhab.
  3. Recite in this order.
    • Allaahu Akbar
      "Allah is the greatest. "
    • Allaahu Akbar
      "Allah is the greatest. "
    • Allaahu Akbar
      "Allah is the greatest. "
    • Allaahu Akbar
      "Allah is the greatest. "
    • Ashhadu Alaa ilaaha illa-Lah
      " I bear witness that there none worthy of worship except Allah. "
    • Ashhadu Alaa ilaaha illa-Lah
      " I bear witness that there none worthy of worship except Allah. "
    • Ash Hadu anna Muhamadar rasuulullah
      " I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. "
    • Ash Hadu anna Muhamadar rasuulullah
      " I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. "
    • Hayya' alas Salaah
      " Come to prayer. "
    • Hayya' alas Salaah
      " Come to prayer. "
    • Hayya' alal Falaah
      " Come to success. "
    • Hayya' alal Falaah
      " Come to success. "
    • Qad qaamatis Salaah, Qad qaamatis Salaah. "
      "Our prayers are now ready. "
    • Allaahu Akbar Allaahu Akbar.
      " Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest. "
    • Laa ilaaha illa-Lah
      " There is no God but Allah. "

Tips

  • The repetition of the second line up to Allaahu akbar is primarily accepted by the Hanafi school of fiqh.

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