How to Make Intention to Pray (Niyat)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
[In the Name of ALLAH, the ENTIRELY MERCIFUL, the ESPECIALLY MERCIFUL]
[All the information I gave here are collected from the book and I tried to make the Arabic pronunciations as much as right as possible, though I’ll recommend you to learn real Arabic pronunciations rather than reading it from English text that I provided. However, if you have problem to understand anything then please go to the Mosque nearby and contact with the Imam just do not hesitate Insha’ALLAH it will become easier to you. And remember words of Salah/Prayer/Namaaz has to be recited in Arabic, the translation I only gave here so that you can understand the meaning what you are reciting; so that you can concentrate on prayer more politely, generously and submit your wills best way to ALLAH [S.W.T] as a most obedient servant should.]
“When you are performing Salah/Prayer/Namaaz that time you are talking with ALLAH [S.W.T] in private.”
May ALLAH [S.W.T] Be with you and Bless you and Help you to follow the straight path.
How to Make Intention to Salah/Prayer/Namaaz (Niyat)
Important Note
Remember a person can gain more benefit if that person performs prayers in a Mosque by following the leads of Imam. Generally Fard [Obligatory] prayer has to perform behind the leads of Imam; however, there are some exceptions too. When a person intent to pray/Niyat behind the leads of Imam; Intention to Pray/Niyat has to change slightly than that person intent to pray and perform prayer alone. In every intention to pray/Niyat you will find [Allahuu Akbar],it is not part of the intention rather it is a part of Salah/Prayer/Namaaz. That’s mean your Salah/Prayer/Namaazbegin the moment you say ‘Taqbeer-e-Tahreema’ [Allahuu Akbar].
[Note– If a person unable to attend and perform Salat-ul-Jumua (Friday Community Prayer) for reasonable excuse then that person has to perform usual Salat-ul-Zuhr (The Noon Prayer) as usual.
“For Imam/Leader (the Intention/Niyat) of Prayer is”
اَناَ اِماَمٌ لِّمَنْ حَضَرَ وَيَحْضُرُ
“Aaanaa Imamumml ‘Leman Haadaara Wa Yaduru” { this part has to be added before } “Mutaouuazzihan” rest of the parts are same.
For example-
Salat-ul-Isha 4 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salatil Ishaee Faaradullahi Taala Aaanaa Imamumml ‘Leman Haadaara Wa YaduruMutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Isha’s 4 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer as an Imam of Present and Those Who Will Join Later Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
“For Person/Muqtadi/Followers who will follow the lead of Imam (the Intention/Niyat) of Prayer is”
اِقْتَدَيْتُ بِهَذَا اْلاِمَامِ
“Ektadaaitu Bihazaal Imami” { this part has to be added before } “Mutaouuazzihan” rest of the parts are same.
For example-
Salat-ul-Isha 4 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salatil Ishaee Faaradullahi Taala Ektadaaitu Bihazal Imami Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Isha’s 4 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer by Following This Imam Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Fajr (The Morning Prayer) [2 Sunnat+2 Fard=4 Rakat]
2 Rakat Sunnat [pre-Fard]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الْفَجْرِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatil Fajree Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Fajr’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
2 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الْفَجْرِ فَرْضُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatil Fajree Faaradullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Fajr’s 2 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Zuhr (The Noon Prayer) [4 Sunnat+4 Fard+2 Sunnat+2 Nafl= 12 Rakat]
4 Rakat Sunnat [pre-Fard]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى اَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ الظُّهْرِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salatizzuhuree Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Zuhr’s 4 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
4 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى اَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ الظُّهْرِ فَرْضُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salatizzuhuree Faaradullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Fajr’s 2 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
2 Rakat Sunnat [post Fard]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الظُّهْرِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatizzuhuree Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Zuhr’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Asr (The Afternoon Prayer) (The Middle Prayer) [4 Sunnat+4 Fard=8 Rakat]
4 Rakat Sunnat
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى اَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ الْعَصْرِِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salatil Asree Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Asr’s 4 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
4 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى اَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ الْعَصْرِِ فَرْضُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salatil Asree Faaradullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Asr’s 4 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Maghrib (The Evening Prayer) [3 Fard+2 Sunnat+2 Nafl =7 Rakat]
3 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى ثََلَثَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ الْمَغْرِِبِ فَرْضُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Salasa Rakaatee Salatil Maaghribee Faaradullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Magrib’s 3 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
2 Rakat Sunnat [post Fard]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الْمَغْرِِبِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatil Maaghribee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Magrib’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Isha (The Night Prayer) [4 Sunnat+4 Fard+2 Sunnat+2 Nafl+3 Witr= 15 Rakat]
4 Rakat Sunnat
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى اَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ الْعِشَاءِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salatil Ishaee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Isha’s 4 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
4 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى اَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ الْعِشَاءِ فَرْضُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salatil Ishaee Faaradullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Isha’s 4 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
2 Rakat Sunnat [post Fard]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الْعِشَاءِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatil Ishaee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Isha’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
3 Rakat Witr Waajib [Essential Prayer]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى ثََلَثَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ الْوِتْرِِ وَاجِبُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Salasa Rakaatee Salatil Witree Wajibullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Witr’s 3 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Waajib Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Jumua (Friday Community Prayer) [4 Sunnat+2 Fard+4 Sunnat+2 Sunnat+2 Nafl= 14 Rakat]
4 Rakat Sunnat [Kablal Jumua]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى اَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ قَبْلَ الْجُمُعَةِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salatee Kablal Jumuatee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Kablal Jumua’s 4 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
2 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُسْقِطََ عَنْ ذِمَّتِىْ فَرْضُ الظُّهْرِ بِاَدَاءِ رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الْجُمُعَةِِ فَرْضُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Ushkita Aan Jimmatee Farduzzuhuree Beeadai Rakatai Salatil Jumuatee Faaradullahi Taala Ektadaaitu Bihazal Imam Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Jumua’s 2 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer for Which the Custody of Zuhur’s Faaraj Prayer Has Been Taken Away From Me, By Following This Imam Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
4 Rakat Sunnat [Ba’dal Jumua]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى اَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ بَعْدَ الْجُمُعَةِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salatee Ba’dal Jumuatee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Ba’dal Jumua’s 4 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
2 Rakat Sunnat [Waqte]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الْوَقْتِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatil Waqtee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Waqte’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Qadaa/Qazaa (Late time) Prayer
“Aaqdeea” { this part has to be use instead } “Usallia”. In addition, “Faaetatee” has to be added after that particular late time prayer name which you missed to offer in its prescribed time; rest of the parts should remain same.
For example-
Salat-ul-Fajr (The Morning Prayer) 2 Rakat Fard [Obligatory]
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اَقْضِ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الْفَجْرِالْفَائِتَةِ فَرْضُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Aaqdeea Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatil FajreelFaaetatee Faaradullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Fajr’s 2 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Fard Prayer’s Qadaa Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Nafl Prayer (Voluntary Prayer) [2 Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ النَّفْلِ مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatin Naflee Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray 2 Rakat Nafl Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Tahiaat-ul-Wudu’ Prayer (Prayer after performing Ablution) [2 Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ التَّحِيَّةُ الْوُضُوْءِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salateet Taahiaatul Wuduee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Tahiaatool Wadu’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Dukhul-ul-Mashjid Prayer (Prayer after entering the Mosque) [2 Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الدُّخُوْلِ الْمَسْجِدِ مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaateed Dukhulil Mashjiidee Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Dukhulul Mashjid’s 2 Rakat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ut-Tahajjud (Prayer at Night before Dawn) [2*6=12 Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ التَّهَجُّدِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaateet Tahajjudee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Tahajjud’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ut-Tarabeeh (Praying at Night in Ramadaan) [2*10=20 Rakat]
2 Rakat Sunnat
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ التَّراَبِيْحِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaateet Tarabeehee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Taraweeh’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
‘Id–ul-Fitr Prayer (Prayer of Eid–ul-Fitr) [2 Rakat]
2 Rakat Wajib
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الْعِيْدِ الْفِطْرِ مَعَ سِتَّةِ تَكْبِرَاتِ وَاجِبُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى اِِقْتَدَيْتُ بِهَذَا اْلاِمَامِ مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatil ‘Idil Feetree Maa Sittati Taqberatee Wajibullahi Taala Ektadaaitu Bihazaal Imami Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray with Extra 6 Taqbeer’s ‘Id–ul-Fitr’s 2 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Wajib Prayer, By Following This Imam Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
‘Id–ul-Adha Prayer (Prayer of Eid–ul-Adha) [2 Rakat]
2 Rakat Wajib
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ عِيْدِ اْلاَضْحَى مَعَ سِتَّةِ تَكْبِرَاتِ وَاجِبُ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى اِِقْتَدَيْتُ بِهَذَا اْلاِمَامِ مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatee ‘Idil Aadhaa Maa Sittati Taqberatee Wajibullahi Taala Ektadaaitu Bihazaal Imami Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray with Extra 6 Taqbeer’s ‘Id–ul-Adha’s 2 Rakat ALLAH Taala’s Wajib Prayer, By Following This Imam Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Lailat-ul-Barat Prayer (Prayer of the Night of Forgiveness) [2*6=12 at least or More Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ لَيْلَةِ الْبَرَاتِ النَّفْلِ مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatee Laailatil Barateen Naflee Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Lailatul Barat’s 2 Rakat Nafl Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Lailat-ul-Qadr Prayer (Prayer of the Night of Decree) [2*6=12 at least or More Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِِ النَّفْلِ مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatee Laailatil Qaadreen Naflee Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Lailatul Qadr’s 2 Raka Nafl Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Lailat-ul-Miraj Prayer (Prayer of the Night of Ascent) [2*6=12 at least or More Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ لَيْلَةِ الْمِعْارَجِ النَّفْلِ مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salatee Laailatil Merajeen Naflee Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Lailatul Miraj’s 2 Rakat Nafl Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Ishraaq (Prayer after Sunrise) [2*2=4 Rakat (at least 2 Rakat)]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ اْلاِشْرَاقِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaatil Ishraqee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Ishraaq’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ut-Duha/Chasht (Prayer before Meridian) [2*6=12 Rakat (at least 2 Rakat)]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الضُّحىَ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaateed Duhaa Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Duha’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-uj-Jawal (Prayer after Meridian) [4*1=4 Rakat]
4 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى ارْبَعَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ الزَّوَالِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salaateej Jaawalee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Jawal’s 4 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Awaabeen [Prayer after Evening Prayer (Salat-ul-Maghrib)] [2*10=20 Rakat (at least 6 Rakat)]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ اْلاَوَّبِيْنَ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaatil Awabeena Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Awaabeen’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ut-Tasbih (Prayer for Forgiveness of All Sin) [4*1=4 Rakat (at least once in a Lifetime)]
4 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى ارْبَعَ رَكَعَاتِ صَلَوةِ التَّسْبِيْحِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Arbaa Rakaatee Salaateet Taasbehee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Tashih’s 4 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ut-Tauba (Prayer of Repentance) [2*1=2 Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ التَّوْبَةِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaateet Taubatee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Tauba’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Hajat (Prayer of Fulfillment of Needs) [2*1=2 Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الْحَجَاتِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaatil Hajatee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Hajat’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Istisqaa (Prayer for Rain) [2*1=2 Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ اْلاِسْتِسْقَاءِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaatil Ishtisqaaee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Ishtisqaa’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-us-Shkuri (Prayer of Gratitude) [2*1=2 Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الشُّكْرِ مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaatis Shukree Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Shukri’s 2 Rakat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Kousuf (Prayer of Solar Eclipses) [2*1=2 Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الْكُسُوْفِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaatil Kousufee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Kousuf’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Salat-ul-Qhusuf (Prayer of Lunar Eclipses) [2*1=2 Rakat]
2 Rakat Nafl
نَوَايْتُ اَنْ اُصَلِّىَ لِلَّّهِ تَعَالَى رَكْعَتَىْ صَلَوةِ الْخُسُوْفِ سُنَّةُ رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى مُتَوَجِّهًا اِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيْفَةِ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Usallia Lillahi Taalaa Rakatai Salaatil Qhusufee Sunnatu Rasullahi Taala Mutaouuazzihan Ila Zihatil Ka’batish Sharifati, Allahuu Akbar”
Translation:
(I Headed for ALLAH Intent to Pray Qhusuf’s 2 Rakat Rasul ALLAH Taala’s Sunnat Prayer Facing towards Kabah, ALLAH is Most Great)
Some Important Tasbih and Other Intention
Tasbih for Perfoming Salat-ut-Tasbih (Prayer for Forgiveness of All Sin)
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَ الْحَمْدُ لِلّهِ وَ لآَ اِلهَ اِلاَّ اللّهُ وَ اللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation:
“Subhanaal-Laahi Wa-l-Haamdu Lil-Laahi Wa Laa Ilaaha Illaal-Laahu Wal-Laahu Akbar”
Translation:
Glory be to ALLAH, and all Praise is due to ALLAH, and there is none worthy of Worship but ALLAH, and ALLAH is the Greatest.
Taqbeer-e-Tashreeq
Note- This has to be recited thrice or at least once from Salat-ul-Fajr (The Morning Prayer) of 9th DhU al-Hijja ذو الحجة or [DhU al-Hajja] to the Salat-ul-Asr (The Afternoon Prayer) (The Middle Prayer) of 13thDhU al-Hijja after every Fard [Obligatory] prayer. Also should be recited after ‘Id–ul-Adha Prayer (Prayer of Eid–ul-Adha). Moreover, you should recite it repeatedly when you begin your travel for the place where you will pray ‘Id prayer (e.g. ‘Id–ul-Adha Prayer, ‘Id–ul-Fitr Prayer).
اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ لآَ اِلهَ اِلاَّ اللّهُ وَاللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ اَللَّهُ اَكْبَرُ وَالِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ
Pronunciation:
“Allahuu Akbar Allahuu Akbar Laa Ilaaha Illaal-Laahu Wal-Laahu Akbar Allahuu Akbar Wal-Lillaahil Hamd”
Translation:
ALLAH is the Greatest ALLAH is the Greatest, there is none worthy of Worship but ALLAH, and ALLAH is the Greatest ALLAH is the Greatest, and to ALLAH is due all Praise.
Intention (Niyat) of Wudu’
نَوَيْتُ اَنْ اَتَوَضَّاءَ لِرَفْعِ الْحَدَثِ وَاِسْتِبَاحَةَ لِّلصَّلَوةِ وَتَقَرُّباً اِلَى اللَّهِ تَعَا لَى
Pronunciation:
“Nawayatu Aan Aatawad-Daa Lirafi-l-Haadasi Wa-istibaahatal Lis-Salati Wa Taakaar-Ruban Illaal-Laahee Taala”
Translation:
(I intent to Wudu’ for purify from impurity and to establish prayer and to obtain nearness of ALLAH Taala.)
Intention (Niyat) of Obligatory (Fard) Bath (Ghusl)
نَوَيْتُ الْغُسْلَ لِرَفْعِ الْجَنَابَةِ
Pronunciation:
“Nawaytoul Gushlaa Lirafi-l-Janabat”
Translation:
(I intent to perform bath for purify from impurity.)
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