What is tashahhud (prayer)?

During the tashahhud, the index of the right hand is pointed and our gaze fixes the finger. The tashahhud is a strong testimony of the attestation of faith and the oneness of Allah. There are 6 known formulas of tashahhud.

Why is the tashahhud obligatory in the Salat?

Only the final tashahhud is obligatory in the salat. It is part of the obligations of prayer. During the tashahhud, the index of the right hand is pointed and our gaze fixes the finger. The tashahhud is a strong testimony of the attestation of faith and the oneness of Allah.

What to say in two raka’ah prayers?

Praise be to Allah. In a two-rak’ah prayer, the worshipper should say the Tashahhud, and this is one of the versions: Al-Tahiyyaatu Lillaahi wa’l-salawaatu wa’l-tayyibaat. Al-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuha’l-Nabiyyu wa rahmat-Allaahi wa barakaatuhu. Al-salaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘ala ‘ibaad-illaah il-saaliheen.

How do Muslims pray and what are their rituals?

How Do Muslims Pray? As with other faiths, Muslims must observe specific rituals as part of their daily prayers. Before praying, Muslims must be clear of mind and of body. Islamic teaching requires Muslims to engage in ritualistic washing of the hands, feet, arms, and legs, called Wudhu, before praying. Worshippers must also be dressed modestly

How many known formulas of Tashahhud are there?

There are 6 known formulas of tashahhud. For each of them, we offer the Arabic, phonetic and English version. This Tashahhud formula is the best known. This is the one reported by al-Bukhari after Ibn Masu’d. He says that the prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) taught him this formula in the same way that he taught him a surah of the Qur’an:

What is the meaning of ‘Ash-hadu ‘anna Muhammadan ‘Abduhu wa rasooluhu?

‘Ash-hadu ‘an laa ‘ilaaha ‘illallaahu wa ‘ash-hadu ‘anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasooluhu All greetings of humility are for Allah, and all prayers and goodness. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.