Stand straight on your prayer mat. In your heart, decide which prayer you are going to pray, like Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib or Isha. You don’t have to say anything out loud — Allah knows your intention!
This is like telling yourself: “I am praying for Allah now.”
Raise both hands next to your ears and say “Allahu Akbar”. This means “Allah is the Greatest.” It’s like starting your special conversation with Allah.
Fold your hands on your chest — right hand over left. Stand still and focus. Begin by saying Sana (a short dua praising Allah).
Try to stand calmly, thinking about Allah and how much He loves you.
Say “A’udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim” to ask Allah to keep bad things away. Then say “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim” to begin in Allah’s name, the Most Kind and Merciful.
Read Surah Al-Fatiha slowly. This surah asks Allah to guide us to the right path. Try to think about the words as you read.
After Al-Fatiha, read a short surah like Surah Ikhlas, Surah Falaq or Surah Naas. This shows more love for Allah in your prayer.
Say “Allahu Akbar” and bow down. Place your hands on your knees and keep your back straight. Say “Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem” three times, praising Allah’s greatness.
Stand up again and say “Sami’Allahu liman hamidah” (Allah hears those who praise Him). Then say “Rabbana lakal hamd” (Our Lord, to You belongs all praise).
Say “Allahu Akbar” and go into sujood. Place your forehead, nose, palms, knees, and toes on the ground. Say “Subhana Rabbiyal A’la” three times, praising Allah the Most High.
Say “Allahu Akbar” and sit calmly. Ask Allah for forgiveness and mercy.
Say “Allahu Akbar” again and go into sujood once more, just like before.
After the last sujood, sit nicely and read Tashahhud and Durood Ibrahimi. This is where we send peace and blessings on our Prophet (ﷺ).
Finish your salah by turning your head to the right saying “Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah”, and then to the left saying the same.
Islamic guidance suggests inviting children to learn Salah around age 7, and gently encouraging them to pray regularly; by age 10 they are expected to pray consistently in themselves. This matches advice found in parenting resources on teaching prayer to kids :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
Let children watch you pray, invite them to join in small steps, praise their efforts, use child-friendly mats or prayer clothes, and share stories of the Prophet ﷺ and companions. Experts suggest modeling behavior and creating a supportive atmosphere :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
Stay patient and encouraging. Use gentle reminders, start with just one rak‘ah together, explain the meaning behind actions, and avoid scolding. Children respond better when they feel loved, not pressured :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
Teachers can set prayer times, create clean and calm prayer spaces, give reminders, and celebrate students who pray on time. Praise and structure build confident habits in communal settings.
MAY ALLAH MAKE ALL OF US TO PRAY 5 TIMES A DAY. Ameen!