2 Rakah Salah According to Hanafi Sunnah

fiusouthafrica July 20, 2025

How to Perform 2 Rakah Salah According to Hanafi Sunnah

Introduction

Salah is the second pillar of Islam and must be performed correctly to be valid. This guide explains the Hanafi method for performing 2 Rakah Salah (such as Fajr Sunnah or Nafl prayers), following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Before Starting Salah

1. Ensure purity:

  • Perform Wudu (ablution).
  • Wear clean clothes and pray on a clean surface.
  • Face the Qiblah (Kaaba in Makkah).

2.  Covering Satr (Awrah):

  • Men: From navel to knees (must not cover ankles).
  • Women: Entire body except face & hands.

Step-by-Step Salah Guide

1. Make Niyyah (Intention)

  • Silently intend the prayer (e.g., "I intend to pray 2 Rakah Sunnah of Fajr for Allah.").

2. Takbeer Tahreema (Opening Takbeer)

  • Raise hands to ears (men) / shoulders (women) and say:
  • اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ (Allahu Akbar – Allah is the Greatest).
  • Men: Hands below navel, right over left.
  • Women: Hands on chest.

3. Recite Thana & Ta'awwuz

ثَنَاء (Thana):
  • سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ، وَلَا إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ
  • (Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta’ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk).
تَعَوُّذ (Ta'awwuz):
  • أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ (A’udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim).

  • تَسْمِيَة (Tasmiyah):
  • بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ (Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Raheem).

4. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha + Another Surah

  • Surah Al-Fatiha (Quran 1:1-7) (Mandatory).
  • Short Surah (e.g., Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas).

5. Ruku (Bowing)

  • Say اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ, bow with a straight back.
  • Men: Hands on knees, fingers apart.
  • Women: Hands on knees, fingers together.
  • Recite سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ (Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem) 3x.

6. Standing Up from Ruku

  • Rise saying: سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ (Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah).
  • Then: رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ (Rabbana lakal hamd).

7. Sujood (Prostration)

  • Say اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ, place knees → hands → forehead on ground.
  • Recite سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَى (Subhana Rabbiyal A’la) 3x.
  • Sit briefly between prostrations (Jalsa).

8. Second Rakah

  • Repeat steps 3-7 (but only recite Surah Al-Fatiha, no extra Surah).

9. Tashahhud (Final Sitting)

  • التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ... (At-tahiyyatu lillahi...).
  • Durood Ibrahim:
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ... (Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad...).

  • Dua after Durood:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي... (Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi...).

10. Salam (Ending Prayer)

  • Turn head right: السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ (Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah).
  • Turn head left & repeat.

FAQs on 2 Rakah Salah

1. Can I pray Salah without Wudu?

No, Wudu is mandatory for Salah.

2. Can women lead Salah?

No, women cannot lead men in Salah.

3. What if I miss a Sunnah in Salah?

Missing Sunnah acts does not invalidate Salah, but try to follow them.

4. Can I recite Quran in English during Salah?

No, Arabic is required for Surahs and duas.

5. How long should Ruku & Sujood last?

At least 3x "Subhanallah" in each position.

Conclusion

Performing Salah correctly is essential for every Muslim. By following this Hanafi Sunnah method, you ensure your prayers are accepted. May Allah (SWT) grant us the ability to pray with sincerity. Ameen.

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