Posture 2. Takbīr (The Opening Takbir)
اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَر
Arabic | Transliteration | English Translation |
اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَر | Allahu Akbar | Allah is the Greatest |
Word-by-Word Meaning
Arabic | Meaning |
اَللّٰهُ | Allah |
أَكْبَرُ | is the Greatest |
Key Points to Remember
- ✅ It is obligatory (a pillar/rukn) of Salah.
- ✅ It must be spoken (not merely thought).
- ✅ It begins the prayer and transitions the worshipper into a state of devotion.
- ✅ Every Muslim, whether praying alone or in congregation, starts Salah with this Takbīr.
Action Item:
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