Pillars of Salat--Arkan As Salat The pillars of the salat are those things that are necessary for the validation of the salat. If any pillar is left out due to ignorance, forgetfulness, or deliberate omission the Salat becomes invalid. Happy Land for Islamic Teachings

Happy Land for Islamic Teachings Arkan As Salat Coming up from the prostration position Sitting calmly between the two prostrations Being tranquil and calm during every pillar position The pillars should be done in order (e.g. rukoo before sujood etc.) The last tashahud (at-tahiyaat) [In fajr the last is also the first] Sitting during the last tashahud Sending the salaat and salaam upon the nabi salallaahu ‘alayhi wasalam (saying ‘Allaahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad ….) in the last tashahud The two tasleems (saying ‘assalaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullaah to the right and then to the left) The arkan (pillars) of Salat are 14. They are: Standing (An able person must stand while praying) Takbiratul Ihraam [ the opening takbeer (i.e. the first Allaahu akbar)] The recitation of Al-faatihah The rukoo’ (the bowing position) Rising up from the rukoo Sujud on the 7 bones (1. forehead & nose, 2&3. both palms, 4&5. both knees,  6&7. both feet – all must touch the floor during prostration) Happy Land for Islamic Teachings