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Ṣalāh

صلاة

ركوع

Rukūʿ

Definition

The bow in ṣalāh — back flat, hands on the knees, saying Subḥāna Rabbiya-l-ʿAẓīm.

Example

Rukūʿ should be performed with ṭumaʾnīnah — settling long enough for every limb to rest.

See also

Ṣalāh›

Rakʿah

One unit of prayer — standing, bowing, two prostrations, and a short sitting.

Ṣalāh›

Sujūd

Prostration — touching forehead, nose, palms, knees and toes to the ground, saying Subḥāna Rabbiya-l-Aʿlā.

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