Make your intention known in your heart

Before initiating the salat, it is important that you have the intention to pray. This can be in your own language. For example, you may say (in your heart, not out loud): "I intend to perform two rakats Fajr salah, seeking nearness to Allah, in obedience to Him".

Raise your hands and say Allāhu Akbar

Raise your hands up next to your ears and shoulders, then say Allāhu akbar (الله أَكْبَر). This translates to "Allah is the greatest." Do this while standing (or sitting if you can't stand). The fingers should be spaced when the hands are raised.

Place your right hand over your left hand

Place your hands either on your navel, on your chest, or between the two. Keep your eyes focused on the ground where your head will rest when prostrating later. Do not let your eyes wander.

Say "Allahu Akbar" and bend down (Ruku)

Bend your body so that your back and neck are straight and level with the ground. Keep your eyes focused on the ground and place your fingers and palms on your knees. Your back and head should be at a 90° angle with your legs.

Stand back up (raise from Ruku)

Say "Allahu Akbar" and prostrate (Sajdah)

Place your head, knees and hands on the floor. Make sure your forehead and nose touch the ground. Your forearms should not be on the floor, and your fingers should be together.

Rise from Sajdah and sit on your knees

Place your left foot from ball to heel on the floor. Your right foot should be toes on the floor only. Place your hands flat on your knees.

Return to sajdah, recite Subhanna Rabbiyal a'laa three times, then say Allahu akbar and stand up for the second Rakat.

Repeat steps 3-7 for the second Rakat

After the second sajdah, sit on your knees but do not stand up.

Finish the prayer with Tasleem