How to Pray Tarawih: Step-by-Step Guide To offer Taraweeh, make your intention (niyyah) for Allah, pray in sets of two rakats (like normal prayers: stand, recite Fatiha & surah, bow, and prostrate twice) after Isha, taking breaks after every four rakats, and finish with Witr, aiming for 8, 12, or 20 rakats in total.
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Before you start
- Perform Isha: Complete your obligatory Isha prayer first.
- Make intention (Niyyah): Silently say, “I intend to pray the Sunnah prayer of Taraweeh for Allah” (or as a follower, “as the Makmum”).
How to perform each 2-rakaat set
- Start (Takbir): Say “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is the Greatest), raising hands to ears.
- Stand & Recite: Place your right hand over left, recite Surah Al-Fatiha, then another short surah (e.g., Ikhlas, Falaq, or Nas).
- Bow (Ruku): Say “Allahu Akbar,” bow with hands on knees, back straight, and say Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem.
- Stand Up: Say “Sami Allahu liman hamidah,” then “Rabbana lakal hamd.”
- Prostrate (Sujud): Say “Allahu Akbar,” and prostrate with forehead, nose, palms, knees, and toes touching the floor; say “Subhana Rabbiyal A’la” three times.
- Sit Briefly: Say “Allahu Akbar,” sit on your left foot, and then go back to Sujud.
- Second Rakaat: Repeat steps 2-6.
- Tashahhud: After the second Sujud of the second rakaat, sit and recite Tashahhud.
- Salam: Turn your head right and say “Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,” then left.
After each set (or every 4 rakats)
Take a short break to rest, drink water, or make dua (supplication).
Finishing up
- Repeat sets until you reach your desired number (8, 12, or 20 is common).
- Conclude the night with the Witr prayer (1 or 3 rakats).
Amin, may Allah accept all of your efforts during Ramadan, including your salah and du’as!
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