Rakat 3: Second Sujood

Second ProstrationSame as Rakat 1

After sitting briefly, return to Sujood. The words and posture are the same as the first prostration.

Position

Return to Sujood from sitting, placing the forehead and nose on the mat with calmness.

HeadForehead and nose touch the mat.
HandsPalms flat, fingers together toward the qiblah.
ArmsElbows lifted, not resting on the floor.
FeetToes bent toward the qiblah.

Moving into the second Sujood

Transition

ٱللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest.

What to say in Sujood

Repeat ×3

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ

Subhana Rabbiyal-A‘la

Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.

Say it 3 times.

Child-friendly meaning

I go back down to Allah with humility. Allah is perfect, and He is the Most High.