LessonsDescription of Prayer: Opening Takbir, Raising Hands, Hand Placement and ThanaQuiz

1. Begin with Allahu Akbar.

2. Raise both hands at the opening until the thumbs are aligned with the earlobes.

3. Place the right hand over the left below the navel in the described Hanafi manner; other schools differ regarding location.

4. Recite the full opening praise Subhanaka Allahumma. The next passage covers seeking refuge and the basmalah.

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Description of Prayer: Opening Takbir, Raising Hands, Hand Placement and Thana

1. Begin with Allahu Akbar.

2. Raise both hands at the opening until the thumbs are aligned with the earlobes.

3. Place the right hand over the left below the navel in the described Hanafi manner; other schools differ regarding location.

4. Recite the full opening praise Subhanaka Allahumma. The next passage covers seeking refuge and the basmalah.