Recite the Iqama
Before performing the Salaah, it is encouraged for Muslims to recite the iqama using the Hanafi method.
Steps
- The method outlined below is according to the Hanafi School of Fiqh.
- Please refer to authentic literature for any other Madhab.
- 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. "
- Allaahu Akbar
Tips
- The repetition of the second line up to Allaahu akbar is primarily accepted by the Hanafi school of fiqh.