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Ṣalāh

صلاة

قيام

Qiyām

Definition

Standing in ṣalāh — the opening posture in which al-Fātiḥah is recited.

Example

Qiyām is farḍ in obligatory prayer for one who can stand; sitting is allowed in nafl even without excuse, at half reward.

See also

Ṣalāh›

Rakʿah

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

Ṣalāh›

Rukūʿ

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

All glossary terms

More in Ṣalāh

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