FatwaSelangorPrayer (Salah)
#109 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Hukum Berkaitan Rukun Qawli
What are the spoken pillars (rukun qawli) of prayer, and what are the limits of silent and audible recitation?
Short answer
The spoken pillars are five recitations in prayer: the opening takbir, Surah al-Fatihah, the final tashahhud, blessings on the Prophet in the final tashahhud, and the first salam.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (artikel penjelasan, bukan pendirian rasmi Mufti Selangor)
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The spoken pillars are five recitations in prayer: the opening takbir, Surah al-Fatihah, the final tashahhud, blessings on the Prophet in the final tashahhud, and the first salam. They must be recited carefully so the meaning does not change, otherwise the prayer is invalid. Silent recitation must at least be audible to oneself where there is no disturbance, while audible recitation must be heard by the person beside one.
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How to cite
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Selangor State Mufti Department. “#109 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Hukum Berkaitan Rukun Qawli”, 20 April 2026. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2026/04/20/109-taudhih-al-hukmi-hukum-berkaitan-rukun-qawli/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/spoken-pillars-prayer-silent-audible-recitation-limits/