In Islamic traditions we understand the real meaning of '...

In Islamic traditions we understand the real meaning of ' takbir ' as ' Allahu Akbar min an yusaf ' (God is greater than what is described of Him). Qiyam (Standing Upright with no movements) The Islamic jurists are of the opinion that whoever is indifferent of this pillar of Salat, his Salat becomes null and void ( batil ). The secret of qiyam is very interesting: the Ahlul Ma'rifa (the learned scholars) know qiyam as referring to al-tawhidul af'ali (unity of actions).

This means that every action that any being performs entirely stands by the Power of Allah. (This however should not be taken to mean that God does the action for man and man has no role in his action; man has been given a will and can choose the path that he desires.) Therefore, as we stand in qiyam, we must place this exalted meaning in our hearts too. Qira'a (Qur'an-Recitation) The musalli then recites Suratu'l Hamd and another chapter from the Holy Qur'an.

Before reciting it, however, he should, in accordance with the teachings of the Qur'an, seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. Then he must recite distinctly (tartil) the Fatihatul Kitab and inculcate in his mind the meaning of every sentence that he recites.

Following is a simple translation of Suratul Fatiha: Suratu' l Fatihah بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim I begin with Allah's Name, the All-merciful (al-Rahman), Whose Grace and Mercy cover every created being, the Ever-Merciful (al-Rahim), whose specific Mercy is enjoyed by the believers. الْحَمْدُ للّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil alamin All praises belong only to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.

(The Name Allah is a proper noun that refers to the Exalted Being and is believed to manifest all His Perfect qualities and attributes. And the word 'rabb' which we translated as 'Lord' has a much comprehensive meaning. It means `the Absolute Owner, Provider, Sustainer and Trainer'.

This means God provided, and continues providing existence to us; He owns every element of our being; He provides us, out of His Mercy any perfection that He wants, and guides us at every step on our way to His nearness.) الرَّحْمـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Al Rahmanir Rahim The All-merciful (al-Rahman), Whose Grace and Mercy covers every created being, the Ever-Merciful (al-Rahim), whose specific Mercy is enjoyed by the believers.

مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ Maliki yawmiddin Owner of the Day of Judgment (and every existing being).

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