Describe how Salatus-Subh is performed.

Explanation

Have an intention (niyat) to pray.

This is not anything you have to say out loud (unless you are catching up on missed prayers and need to remind yourself on which one you're on). Rather, your intention to pray salat comes from the heart.

Hold your hands up, palms facing forward, to perform Takbiratul Ihram.

The individual raised their hands up, palms facing forward, to their ear lobes and recited Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest) out loud.

Perform Qiyam.

You are still standing at this point. Your hands are either folded across your chest (right over left) or hanging near your side (depending on whether you follow Shia or Sunni sect of Islam). You can now begin reciting the first chapter in the Quran, Surah Al Fatiha. You can recite this Surah either out loud or inside your head. This is followed immediately by another Surah (portion) of the Quran. It is helpful to have various small Surahs memorized.

Perform Ruk'u.

This is the part where the individual unfolds their hands, places them on their knees, and bows. When moving to this position, say Allahu Akbar. Whilst in this position, recite Subhana Rabbiyal al-Adheem (All praises to Allah, the great) three times.

Rise up from Ruk'u.

When rising, say Sam'i Allahu liman hamidah (Allah listens to those who praise Him) followed by Rabana walakel hummed (Our lord, to you is due to all praise).

Perform Sujud (prostration).

This is the position where Muslims are on their knees, palms flat on the floor with their forehead to the ground. Say Allahu Akbar when going into this position. Recite Subhan rabbi alAla (Glory be to my Lord, the Most high) three times.

Rise to a sitting position.

Say Allahu Akbar whilst moving into this position. Keep your palms on your knees and eyes focused on your prayer.

Prostrate again.

Recite Allahu Akbar while prostrating into Sujud. This prostration is just like the first one.

Stand up back into the next raka'at (portion of prayer).

Again, recite Allahu Akbar when moving into this position. This second portion of the prayer is identical to the first one (qiyam, ruk'u, sujud, sit, sujud). The difference in this raka'at is that you will not stand up again after the second prostration. Rather, you will go into Tashahhud.