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106 Iqámat, terms which will be explained afterwards.

The regular form of prayer begins with the Niyyat, which is said standing, with the hands on either side:—

"I have purposed to offer up to God only, with a sincere heart this morning (or, as the case may be), with my face Qibla-wards, two (or, as the case may be) rakʾat prayers Farz (Sunnat, or Nafl)."

"Holiness to Thee, O God!"

"And praise be to Thee!"

"Great is Thy name!"