🧎🏽‍♂️ Learning How to Pray in Islam – A Beginner’s Guide

🌱 Start with Baby Steps

Prayer (Salah) is a core part of your journey as a Muslim. It might feel overwhelming at first, but remember—you are learning something new: a different language, movements, and purpose. Be patient with yourself. Focus on consistency over perfection. Allah sees your effort and sincerity.

🧼 Step 1: Clean Yourself – Wudu (Ablution)

Before prayer, Muslims perform Wudu—a ritual washing to prepare the body and soul. Here's a guide to help you learn how to do it:

➡️ How to Do Wudu (Step-by-Step Guide)

🙏🏽 Step 2: Learn to Pray – Salah (Step-by-Step)

Once you’ve made Wudu, you’re ready to begin prayer. These steps are simplified for beginners.

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  1. Make the intention to pray (Niyyah) – Silently decide in your heart that you’re praying for Allah.
  2. Raise your hands and say “Allahu Akbar” (God is the Greatest)
  3. Place your hands over your chest
  4. Keep your eyes focused on the place of prostration (the ground)
  5. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha – The Opening Chapter of the Qur’an
  6. Bow down into Ruku (bowing position)
  7. Stand back up
  8. Go into Sujud (prostration)
  9. Say this phrase in Sujud (linked here)