Prayer vocabulary Islamic in Arabic to Non-Native Speakers

Prayer vocabulary Islamic in Arabic to Non-Native Speakers

Prayer (الصلاة – As-Salaah) holds a central place in Islam. For non-native Arabic speakers, understanding the vocabulary related to prayer is essential for meaningful worship and connection with Allah. This guide simplifies the learning process, providing key terms in Arabic, Romanized pronunciation, and English translation, making it accessible to all.

Prayer Vocabulary (مترادفات الصلاة)

Step-by-Step Guide to Perform Prayer (طريقة الصلاة)

1. Intention (النية – Al-Niyyah): Begin with a silent intention in your heart that you are praying for the sake of Allah.
2. Takbeer al-Ihram (تكبيرة الإحرام): Raise your hands and say:الله أكبر (Allahu Akbar – Allah is the Greatest).
3. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha (سورة الفاتحة): After Takbeer, recite Surah Al-Fatiha.
4. Recite a Short Surah (سورة قصيرة): After Surah Al-Fatiha, recite another short Surah.
5. Rukoo’ (الركوع): Bow down, placing your hands on your knees and keeping your back straight. Say:سبحان ربي العظيم (Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem – Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great).
6. Sujood (السجود): Prostrate by placing your forehead, nose, both palms, both knees, and toes on the ground. Say:سبحان ربي الأعلى (Subhana Rabbiyal A’la – Glory is to my Lord, the Most High).
7. Tashahhud (التشهد): After performing two rak’ahs (units of prayer), sit for Tashahhud and say:النص بالعربية: التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ، السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّـهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ، السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَىٰ عِبَادِ اللَّـهِ الصَّالِحِينَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّـهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ.
8. الترجمة بالإنجليزية: Greetings are for Allah, prayers and good deeds. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and He has no partners, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.النطق العربي الروماني: At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat, as-salamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, as-salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ibadi-l-lahi as-salihin, ashhadu alla ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la sharika lahu, wa ashhadu anna Muhammad an abduhoo wa rasooloohoo.
   

   النص بالعربية: اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد كما صليت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنك حميد مجيد.

   الترجمة بالإنجليزية: O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad as You sent prayers upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious.

   النطق العربي الروماني: Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala ali Muhammad, kama sallayta ‘ala Ibrahim wa ‘ala ali Ibrahim. Innaka hamidun majeed.

   النص بالعربية: اللهم بارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد كما باركت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم، إنك حميد مجيد.الترجمة بالإنجليزية: O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious.النطق العربي الروماني: Allahumma barik ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala ali Muhammad, kama barakta ‘ala Ibrahim wa ‘ala ali Ibrahim. Innaka hamidun majeed.
9. Salam (السلام): End the prayer by turning your head to the right, saying:السلام عليكم ورحمة الله (As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullah – Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you)And then to the left:السلام عليكم ورحمة الله (As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullah).

Conclusion (الخاتمة)

By learning the key Arabic vocabulary for prayer and understanding how to perform it correctly, non-native speakers can engage deeply in Islamic worship with sincerity and devotion.

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