Other formulas, including La ilaha illa Allah and al-hamdu lillah, enter the expanded discussion. Abu Hanifah and Muhammad give weight to pure remembrance and glorification of God, whereas Abu Yusuf more closely restricts the recognized opening formulas.
A phrase’s being valid remembrance is distinct from its sufficiency as the opening consecration of prayer.
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Description of Prayer: Opening Takbir, Raising Hands, Hand Placement and Thana
Other formulas, including La ilaha illa Allah and al-hamdu lillah, enter the expanded discussion. Abu Hanifah and Muhammad give weight to pure remembrance and glorification of God, whereas Abu Yusuf more closely restricts the recognized opening formulas.
A phrase’s being valid remembrance is distinct from its sufficiency as the opening consecration of prayer.