1. Standing if capable

(1) 2. The opening takbeer (takbeerat-ul-ihraam) (1) The main - but not only - hadith the scholars counted on to derive the pillars from is what is reported by (Ag) from Abi Hurairahh regarding the man who prayed improperly (may Allah be pleased with him); Abu Hurairahh said that a man entered the mosque and prayed. The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) was sitting in a corner of the mosque, and the man came and greeted him with salaam. The Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) answered: and also upon you. Go back and pray, for you have not prayed." So he went back and prayed, then he came and greeted the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) with salaam, and the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) answered: and also upon you. Go back and pray, for you have not prayed yet." The third time this happened, the man said, "Teach me, O Messenger of Allah." He said: "When you stand up to pray, do wudoo' properly, then face the qiblah and say 'Allahu Akbar.' Then recite whatever you can of Quran. Then do rukoo' until you are at ease in rukoo'. Then stand up until you are at ease in standing, then do sujood until you are at ease in sujood. Then sit up until you are sitting up straight. Do that throughout your prayer." 172 International University in Latin America (2)