By the end of this lesson
Study a small phrase with its meaning.
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Opening takbir
اللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allāhu akbar
Allah is greater.
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Prayer terms, in plain language
- Rak‘ah
- One unit of prayer containing standing, bowing and two prostrations.
- Qiblah
- The direction of the Ka‘bah in Makkah.
- Takbir
- Saying “Allahu akbar”: Allah is greater.
- Ruku‘
- Bowing in prayer.
- Sujud
- Prostration in prayer.
- Tashahhud
- The testimony recited while sitting in prayer.
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What does “Rabbighfir lī” mean?
A study check, not an assessment of your prayer.