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How can a new Muslim perform the prayer and what should he say in it, and is it a condition to know the Arabic language to recite the Qur'an?

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Prayer is one of the greatest pillars of Islam after the two Shahadas, and it is a connection between the servant and his Lord. It is preceded by ritual purification to cleanse the body of sins. Prayer consists of standing, uttering the Takbir, reciting, bowing, and prostrating. Not knowing the Arabic language does not affect the validity of one's Islam. A non-Arabic speaking Muslim can easily memorize the Qur’an and perform prayers. Surat al-Fatiha must be recited in Arabic during prayer, but if one is unable to do so, they should repeat one of its verses seven times or recite the alternative prescribed supplications. Embracing Islam is easy by uttering the two Shahadas, and new Muslims will find those who will help them learn prayer and other rituals.

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