Elements of Shaafi Fiqh by Umar Abdul Jabbaar

There are thirteen compulsory acts in Salaah. They are as follows:

1. To make the intention of Salaah when saying Allahu Akbar at the beginning of Salaah

2. To stand upright in Fardh Salaah, if capable

3. To say Allahu Akbar at the beginning of Salaah

4. To recite Al-Faatihah

5. To make Ruku’ calmly and unhurriedly

6. To stand up erect after Ruku’

7. To make two Sajdaah

8. To sit between two Sajdaah

9. To sit at the end of Salaah

10. To read Tashahhud in the final sitting

11. To read Durood in the final sitting

12. To perform every part of Salaah in proper order

13. To end Salaah by making first Salaam

1. To define Salaah while intending and make the intention of Fardh as well, if it is a Fardh.

2. To define Salaah while intending and make Qazaa of it when missed, if it is amongst such Nawaafil which is performed at an appointed time or for a particular reason (2)

3. To make only intention of Salaah, if it is a general Nafl

1. To maintain correct sequence

2. To recite one Aayah after another without any delay

3. To pronounce correctly every letter which has a Tashdeed upon it

4. To not make such mistake which changes the meaning

5. To recite in a manner that one can hear one’s recitation

6. To not add any word which is beside the words of the Glorious Qur’aan

1. To bow down by placing both the hands on the knees

2. To bow down by keeping back and head straight and at the same level

1. To make Sajdah with the help of seven parts of the body (3)

2. To keep the forehead disclosed

3. To not make Sajdah on such a thing that moves while prostrating