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Rakat 2: Standing and listening

Listen to the imam

The imam recites Al-Fatihah and another surah aloud. Listen attentively.

Position

Stand still with your hands folded below the navel and look toward the place of sujood.

Child-friendly meaning

I listen with respect to Allah’s words.

The three extra takbeers come next, before ruku.

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Eid al-Fitr: Salah the Easy Way

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  • Read and download the illustrated guide

Prepare for Eid

  • Welcome to Eid al-Fitr prayer
  • Before you leave for prayer
  • Time, attendance and the imam
  • Your two-rakat memory map

The two-rakat Eid prayer

  • Rakat 1: Opening takbeer
  • Rakat 1: Sana
  • Rakat 1: Three extra takbeers
  • Rakat 1: Standing and listening
  • Rakat 1: Bowing
  • Rakat 1: Standing After Ruku
  • Rakat 1: Prostration
  • Rakat 1: Sitting Between Prostrations
  • Rakat 1: Second Sujood
  • Rakat 2: Standing and listening
  • Rakat 2: Three extra takbeers
  • Rakat 2: Bowing
  • Rakat 2: Standing After Ruku
  • Rakat 2: Prostration
  • Rakat 2: Sitting Between Prostrations
  • Rakat 2: Second Sujood
  • Rakat 2: Sitting for Testimony
  • Rakat 2: Durood Ibrahim
  • Rakat 2: Dua Inside Salah
  • Rakat 2: Ending the Prayer

Guidance and references

  • After salam: the khutbah and Eid
  • Why other mosques may pray differently
  • Joining late or missing the congregation
  • Hadith and guidance: how to use the sources