اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Meaning: Allah is greater than all.
The established, standard formula is valid across the positions discussed. Juristic disagreements about alternatives concern legal sufficiency, not a recommendation to replace Allahu Akbar as the normal opening.
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Description of Prayer: Opening Takbir, Raising Hands, Hand Placement and Thana
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Meaning: Allah is greater than all.
The established, standard formula is valid across the positions discussed. Juristic disagreements about alternatives concern legal sufficiency, not a recommendation to replace Allahu Akbar as the normal opening.