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I would like to know how to pray Fajr, and whether it is recited aloud or silently.

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Prayer is the greatest pillar of religion after the two testimonies of faith. It is the first thing for which a servant will be held accountable on the Day of Resurrection. Fajr prayer is a clear distinction between faith and hypocrisy, and it must be maintained.

Its description: Two rak'ahs, in which the recitation is audible. Its description: facing the Qiblah, purity, and covering the 'awrah. Then, one raises their hands, saying the opening takbir (Takbirat al-Ihram), places the right hand over the left on the chest, then recites the opening supplication (Du'a al-Istiftah) silently, then seeks refuge and recites the Basmala silently, then recites Al-Fatiha and a surah audibly.

Then, one bows, saying the takbir, raises their hands, and says: "Subhana Rabbiyal-Atheem" (Glorified is my Lord, the Most Great) three times. Then, one raises their head, saying the takbir, raising their hands, and says: "Sami'a Allahu liman hamidah" (Allah hears those who praise Him). After standing, one says: "Rabbana wa lakal-hamd, hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feeh" (Our Lord, to You be all praise, abundant, good, and blessed praise).

Then, one prostrates, saying the takbir, ensuring the limbs of prostration are firmly placed, and says: "Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la" (Glorified is my Lord, the Most High) three times, and supplicates during prostration. Then, one raises their head, saying the takbir, sits by spreading the left foot and keeping the right foot upright, and says: "Rabbighfir li" (My Lord, forgive me). Then, one prostrates a second time like the first, then raises their head, saying the takbir, stands, and performs the second rak'ah as they did the first.

After rising from the second prostration, one sits for the Tashahhud and the Abrahamic Prayer, then seeks refuge with Allah from the torment of Hell and the grave, from the tribulation of the Antichrist (Dajjal), and from the trials of life and death. Then, one performs the salutation (taslim) to the right and left, while maintaining presence of heart and humility in prayer.

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