Ruku ka tareeqa
The method of performing Ruku
(the bowing position)

1. Ruku ki takbeer kehte huwe ruku mein jaana.

 

  • While saying the Takbeer for Ruku, go into the position of Ruku.

 

2. Ruku mein donon haathon se ghutnon ko pakadna.

 

  • Hold your knees with both hands during Ruku.

 

3. Ghutnon ko pakadne mein ungliyon ko khula rakhna.

 

  • Keep your fingers open while holding the knees.

 

4. Pindliyon ko seedha rakhna.

 

  • Keep the joints (knee joints) straight.

 

5. Peethh ko bilkul seedha rakhna.

 

  • Keep your back completely straight.

 

6. Sar aur kamar ko baraabar rakhna aur nigaahein qadmon par rakhna.

 

  • Keep your head and back aligned and look at your feet.

 

7. Ruku mein kam az kam teen martaba "subhana rabbiyal azeem" kehna.

 

  • Say "Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem" at least three times during Ruku.

 

8. Ruku se uthhte huwe imaam ka "samiallah huliman hamidah" aur muqtadi ka "rabbana lakal hamd" aur akele namaaz padhne waale ka donon kehna.

 

  • After rising from Ruku, the Imam says "Samialla huliman hamidah," and the congregation says "Rabbana lakal hamd." If praying alone, say both.

 

9. Ruku se uthh kar itminaan se bilkul seedha khada hona.

 

  • Rise from Ruku and stand straight with tranquility.

 

Note : Ruku se uthhne ke baad seedha khada hone ko "Qauma" kehte hain, yeh Qauma waajib hai, is liye is par khaas tawajjoh dena chaahiye.

 

  • The act of standing up straight after Ruku is called "Qauma" in Salah. It is obligatory (waajib) to perform Qauma, so special attention should be given to it.