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Then raising the first finger of the right hand he recites the Tashahhúd:—
"I testify that there is no deity but God[1]; and I testify that Muhammad is the servant of God, and the messenger of God!"[2]
The Darúd is said whilst in the same posture.
"O God, have mercy on Muhammad and on his descendants,[3] as Thou didst have mercy on Abraham and on his descendants. Thou art to be praised, and Thou art great. O God, bless Muhammad and his descendants, as Thou didst bless Abraham and his descendants!"
"Thou art to be praised, and Thou art great!"
Then the Duʾa—
"O God our Lord, give us the blessings of this life, and also the blessings of life everlasting. Save us from the torments of fire."[4]
- ↑ The Shíaʾhs add, "who has no partner."
- ↑ Every two rakʾats close with the Tashahhúd.
- ↑ The Shíaʾhs merely recite:—"God have mercy on Muhammad and his descendants;" and omit the rest.
- ↑ The Duʾa is omitted by the Shíaʾhs, who recite the following instead:—"Peace be on thee, O Prophet, with the mercy of God and His blessing!" "Peace be upon us, and upon God's righteous servants!"
