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Integrals (Arkān)

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  1. The Tahrīmah (opening takbīr) according to Imām Muḥammad, while according to the other two Imāms, it is a condition [as mentioned above]
  2. Standing for those that are physically able to in the obligatory prayers
  3. Reciting at least the equivalent of a verse of Qur’ān, whether long or short, in any two rak’āt of the obligatory prayer and in all rak’āt of witr and voluntary prayers, unless one is a follower in a congregation, since there is no recitation of Qur’ān for him (both in loud and silent prayers)
  4. Bowing (rukū’), such that if one were to extend one’s arms they would reach the knees
  5. Prostrating (sujūd), namely, with one’s forehead, both hands, both knees, and bottom of the toes of both feet
  6. The final sitting, for [at least] he length of the tashahhud

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