How to Pray: A Step-by-Step Guide to Prayer in Islam

Being someone who thought themselves how to pray at the age of 18, I always questioned whether I was doing it right. I would see people at the mosque that prayed a little differently than me. So I decided to get this book. By the way I'm Sunni (if that matters to some). This book is absolutely amazing! If you're a new comer to Islam or just trying to make sure you're praying right this is the book for you. It has VERY clear instructions with pictures on how to pray. The best part about the book is the fact it offers the transliteration for everything. My first language is English and my second language is Urdu. So reading Arabic for me is a bit of challenge. This book also explains what it is you're reciting during each part of prayer. The book is very short, I read the entire thing in 25 minutes. And just incase you're wondering, I was happy to know I wasn't praying wrong at all, but I did learn something new. I learned the meanings of the recitations in prayer. I would recommend this to anyone.

This little book delivers what it promises: Read it and you will know how to pray! The content is concise, yet understandable and informative. Everything is explained in a simple, friendly way, and the author also provides photos and covers various scenarios, as well as ending with external resources and videos. For a new convert/revert, or even just as a "check in" after years, this is a great guide to learning prayer. It would also be a nice resource for someone who wants to learn a bit about Islam or Muslims, to be more understanding and accepting. The Kindle version has a good layout and easy navigation. I hope my images (screenshots) will help to show that.

I used this book to learn how to pray 9 years ago when I converted. I have since purchased several copies and give them out to converts regularly. The book breaks down the prayer into parts so that you are comfortable with each part as you master it. It seems a little confusing if you read through the whole thing, but trust the process… follow the steps as they are listed and once you master a step, move to the next one. It is permissible to hold this while you pray and read out of it until you have memorized it completely. As a non-Arabic speaker, I love that it leaves the longer memorization parts until the last step. I still remember the day I finished memorizing and didn’t need the book anymore.

Other books and apps are overwhelming. This book breaks it down in easy steps. It teaches in 3 phases. The first phase is very easy. With each phase you add more Arabic till you are completing the prayers. Makes it easier to memorize the Arabic and English translation.

For a person learning about Islam is a good way to being introduced. I wish there were photos not only of the men but also of the women how they pray. I wish there was a link where we could hear the Arabic pronunciation. It’s a bit repetitive and simplistic but informative and that’s better than not knowing anything as I did. I would buy again for others that are new.

Even if you already know how to pray, this author explains how to do it right and provides the meanings behind every action.

Really helped me out

Very consise and straight to the point to help you get started immediately, despite never praying Islamic prayers before. Great gift for someone new to the religion or interested in learning more about the daily practices of a Muslim

Step by step explanation, perfect description

It’s all I needed as a new convert in Islamic religion and now I can pray alone!!

This book provides clear instruction that helps a Muslim learn to pray in a gradual manner. The pictures are very helpful, as is the translation of the Arabic terms. The author shows excellent insight concerning the meaning of some of the aspects of prayer.

good for Muslim children

Good guide