Rakat 1: Three extra takbeers

Three additional takbeers

After Sana and before recitation, follow the imam in three extra takbeers.

Position

Raise hands for each Allahu Akbar. Lower arms after the first and second; after the third fold hands again.

CountThree extra takbeers, distinct from the opening and bowing takbeers.

For each extra takbeer

Repeat with the imam ×3

ٱللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest.

Pause with the imam between takbeers. There is no additional fixed phrase required here.

Child-friendly meaning

Allah is greater than everything. I worship Him and follow the imam calmly.