Rising into Jalsah
Transitionٱللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest.
Rakat 1: Sitting Between Prostrations
Sit up from the first Sujood with calmness. This short pause is a moment to ask Allah for forgiveness.
Position
Sit calmly on the left foot, keep the right foot upright, and rest the hands on the thighs or knees.
SeatSit on the left foot.
Right footUpright, toes toward the qiblah.
HandsRest on thighs or knees.
FingerNo raised index finger here.
What to say while sitting
You may say it once or twiceرَبِّ ٱغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbighfir li
My Lord, forgive me.
Two repetitions are not compulsory in the Hanafi school.
Child-friendly meaning
I sit calmly and ask Allah to forgive me. Allah is kind and loves when I turn back to Him.