The most important and second pillar of Islam is prayer, or salah. Every Muslim is required to pray five times a day, and our beloved prophet told us that we should begin teaching our kids to pray at the age of seven. Our children understand why and when we perform the prayer at this age, and they are prepared to learn several organized actions. As a parent, it is your responsibility to teach your child about salah in simple language and in a variety of ways so that they will love it. On Sadeky, we introduce our new collection of flashcards, “how to pray in islam step by step for kids” which is designed especially to help you in teaching your kids how to pray.
Infographic: How to Pray in Islam Step by Step with pictures
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Importance of salah for kids
At the beginning of teaching salah, we can expect a very reasonable question from our kids, which is, why should I pray? How does the prayer benefit me? The answer is that we are all created to worship Allah, and he has commanded us to pray five times per day. Allah gave us all of our blessings, and we should thank him as he instructed us through all of our religious worship. In the prayer we show our gratitude for Allah’s blessings and ask for forgiveness. Besides, prayer helps us to do good deeds and avoid sins.
How to use Learning prayer for kids PDF
We created the Learning Prayer for Kids PDF as an effective way for your child to learn salah. Using multiple methods to teach your child about prayer allows him to remember and understand it more easily while having fun.
download the”Learning prayer for kids PDF” from the link at the end of this article and glue the flashcards on a suitable piece of cardboard to support them. Then cut the flashcard along the dashed lines. you will end with 12 flashcards of prayer’s steps; you can use them in many activities to teach your child the prayer. You can also glue the infographic page and the prayer times table on pieces of cardboard and use them as posters in your child room to remind him of the prayer’s steps and time. Now let’s start learning prayer!
How to perform salah step by step
Prayer consists of several actions and sayings, starting with takbeer and ending with Salam. each prayer has a number of raka’ah (pronounced /ˈrɑk.ʕɑ/ or /ˈrɑk.ʔɑ/), which is a complete cycle of prayer, including standing, bowing, prostration, and sitting, along with recitations of specific verses from the Quran and saying specific words at certain actions.
Some prayers are loudly prayed, meaning that we recite surah al-fatiha and the verses of the Quran loudly in the first 2 raka’as, and the rest of the prayer we recite silently (in a very low voice like whispering). Other prayers are silently prayed, meaning that we recite Surah Al-fatiha and the Quranic verses silently (in a very low voice) in the whole prayer.
Prayer Time Table Rakats
Simply, you can use this easy-to-memorize table to remind your child when to pray, the number of raka’as, and how to pray either loudly or quietly. you the child’s room.
How many rakats are in each prayer?
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Preparing for prayer
Before starting to pray, you have to get ready. You’ll start by making wudu. wearing clean and suitable clothes. Stand up with your face and body facing the Qibla, which is the direction of Makkah Al-Mukarramah. We can determine this direction using a compass or a mobile app.
Start learning the prayer
- Make the intention (Niyah) in your heart only: “I intend to perform the two raka’ahs of the al-Fajr prayer.”
- Stand up, facing the Qiblah, and raise both hands to your shoulders or earlobes. during the prayer, your eyes and head should be directed to the prostration place. Now, say the takbeer, “Allahu Akbar,” which means “Allah is the greatest.”
- After the takbeer, and with your right hand on the left one as shown in the picture below, recite surah al-Fatiha loudly or quietly according to the prayer table above. Then recite some verses of the Quran or a short surah, at least three verses.
- Say ”Allahu Akbar” and make ruku, which is bowing with your back making a right angle with your legs and your fingers separated. While bowing, say 3 times quietly, “Subhana Rabbiyal Adhim,” which means “how perfect is my Lord!”
- Stand up again, and while standing up, say, “Sami‘-Allahu liman hamidah” and “Rabbana laKal hamd,” meaning that “Allah hears the one who praised him, O our lord, all praise is for you.”
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- Say “Allahu Akbar” and go down to do the first sajdah, which is prostration; place your forehead, nose, palms of hands, knees, and toes on the floor. While prostrating, say quietly “Subhana Rabbiyal A la” 3 times. which means “Glory be to my lord, the most high.”
- Say “Allahu Akbar” and sit; this is the “julus.” say while sitting, “Rabbighfir li,” which means “ my lord, forgive me.”
- Say “Allahu Akbar” and prostrate again; this is the second sajdah. Now say quietly while prostrating, “Subhana Rabbiyal A la” 3 times.
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- At this step you’ve finished one raka’a. Now Say “Allahu Akbar” while standing up and repeat the steps from Qiyam to the second sajda.
- after the second sajdah, sit and say “Allahu Akbar,” while sitting on your knees and raising your right index finger and say the “Tashahhud Awwal,” which is
Tashahhud Awwal
At Tahiyyaatu lilaahi was Salawaatu wat tayibaatu
Assalaamu ‘alaika ayyuhan nabiyyu wa rahmatu Allahi wa barakaatuh
Assalaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ebaadillaahis saaliheen,
Ash hadu allaa ilaha illa Allah Wa ash hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhuu wa rasuuluh
Meaning of Tashahhud Awwal
All compliments, prayers, and pure words are due to Allah.
Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
Peace be upon us and on the righteous slaves of Allah.
I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger
Then stand up and say allahu Akbar while standing and perform one or two raka’a according to the table above, and at the second sajdah of the last raka’a, Say Allahu Akbar while you are sitting on your knees, raising your index finger, and now you have to say the “ Tashahud Akhir.” which is
Tashahhud Akhir
At Tahiyyaatu lilaahi was Salawaatu wat tayibaatu
Assalaamu ‘alaika ayyuhan nabiyyu wa rahmatu Allahi wa barakaatuh
Assalaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ebaadillaahis saaliheen,
Ash hadu allaa ilaha illa Allah Wa ash hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhuu wa rasuuluh
Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammad
Kamaa salayta ‘ala Ibraaheem wa ‘ala aali Ibrahim
Innaka Hameedun Majeed
Wa baarik ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammad
Kamaa baarakta ‘ala Ibraaheem wa ‘ala aali Ibrahim
Innaka Hameedun Majeed
Meaning of Tashahhud Akhir
All compliments, prayers, and pure words are due to Allah.
Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
Peace be upon us and on the righteous slaves of Allah.
I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger
O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad and upon the family (or followers) of Muhammad, Just as You sent prayers upon Ibrahim and the family (or followers) of Ibrahim.
Verily, you are full of Praise and Majesty.
O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family (or followers) of Muhammad as You blessed Ibrahim and the family (or followers) of Ibrahim.
Verily, you are full of Praise and Majesty.
the last step in the prayer is Al-Salam. while sitting and after the “Tashahud Akhir,” turn your head to the right and say, “Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatu Allah,” and turn your head to the left and say again “ Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatu Allah.”
note that we explained only the obligatory steps of prayer to make it simple for your child. As your child grows up, you can tell him more about voluntary actions and sayings in the prayer.
Download the How To Pray In Islam Step By Step For Kids in English and Arabic
Download how to pray in Islam step by step for kidsYou also have to be patient; your child may feel a bit confused at the beginning. You can use videos, pictures, and educational aids, like worksheets and flashcards, that are available on our website. Additionally, encourage your kid when he prays on time and correctly, and give him awards. Awards are an effective factor in learning anything, especially in learning how to pray in Islam. We wish that this content benefits you, and feel free to send your comments and suggestions to sadeky.com
