Abu Hanifah and Muhammad consider the expression of God’s exaltation to be the operative meaning of the opening act. Accordingly, a purely God-directed formula communicating divine majesty can legally suffice in certain alternative forms.
For example, Allahu Ajall expresses supreme exaltation and Allahu Azam expresses greatness. This does not displace the normal Sunnah formula.
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Description of Prayer: Opening Takbir, Raising Hands, Hand Placement and Thana
Abu Hanifah and Muhammad consider the expression of God’s exaltation to be the operative meaning of the opening act. Accordingly, a purely God-directed formula communicating divine majesty can legally suffice in certain alternative forms.
For example, Allahu Ajall expresses supreme exaltation and Allahu Azam expresses greatness. This does not displace the normal Sunnah formula.