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The Opening Takbir
تكبيرة الإحرام
Takbīrat al-Iḥrām
The first ‘Allāhu Akbar’ that opens the prayer.
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What to do
Raise your hands to shoulder or ear level and say ‘Allāhu Akbar’. From this moment you are in prayer — put the world behind you.
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Transliteration
Allāhu Akbar
Meaning
Allah is the Greatest
Pronunciation
Listen: Allāhu Akbar
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Position notes
- maleHands are commonly raised to ear level.
- femaleHands are commonly raised to shoulder level.
Be careful of
Common mistakes
- Mumbling the takbir. Say it clearly, even if softly.
- Raising the hands after saying it — raise them with the words.