Shia Namaz Guide for Kids, and a Quran Tip Sheet for Parents
This page holds two free infographics. The first teaches Shia Namaz in seven steps. The second gives parents in Western countries practical ideas for keeping the Quran in a busy week.
Shia Namaz — Step by Step Guide for Kids
A complete visual guide to Shia prayer | ShiaEdu.com
Teaching children to pray Namaz is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give. This step-by-step visual guide shows all the key positions of Shia Salah — from Niyyah (intention) to Salaam — with a young child praying on the prayer mat with the clay Turbah (mohr), making it easy for kids to follow along and learn independently.
Begin with Wudu, then work through the steps in order. Many families teach one step at a time over a week, so a young child can practise each movement and each phrase before moving to the next. Keep the printout beside the prayer mat for the first few weeks. When your child can pray without looking at it, they are ready for the next level. A tutor in our Shia Namaz and Dua course can then listen to their recitation and correct small mistakes kindly.
Shia Namaz Steps in Text
This is the same guide as the picture above, written out so you can read it, search it and copy it.
- Niyyah (intention). Stand facing the Qibla and make the intention in your heart to pray for Allah, as Wajib, seeking nearness to Allah (Qurbatan ilallah).
- Takbiratul Ihram. Raise both hands to your ears and say “Allahu Akbar”, which means Allah is the Greatest.
- Qiyam (standing). In Shia prayer the hands are left open at the sides. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha and then another complete Surah, such as Surah Al-Ikhlas.
- Ruku (bowing). Bow with a flat back and hands on the knees. Say three times “Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem”, which means Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent.
- Sujood (prostration). Place the forehead on the Turbah (Mohr). Seven parts touch the ground: the forehead, both palms, both knees and both big toes. Say three times “Subhana Rabbiyal A’la”.
- Tashahhud (sitting). Sit calmly after the second Sujood and recite the Tashahhud, the testimony of faith, with Salawat upon the Prophet.
- Salaam. Turn the head to the right and say “Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah”, then turn to the left and repeat. The prayer is complete. Finish with Dua and remember Allah.
Important Shia Prayer Notes
- Hands are at the sides and not folded.
- The forehead rests on the Turbah (Mohr), a tablet of clay.
- Bismillah is said aloud in Al-Fatiha.
- Qunut is recited in the second Rakat.
- “Hayya ala Khayril Amal” is part of the Adhan and Iqamah.
- Salawat is said after every mention of the Prophet ﷺ.
Number of Rakahs in Each Prayer
Fajr has 2 Rakahs, Dhuhr 4, Asr 4, Maghrib 3 and Isha 4, which makes 17 Rakahs in a day. There are five daily prayers. Many Shia combine Dhuhr with Asr and Maghrib with Isha, so the prayers are often offered at three times of the day.
Questions about a ruling, such as travelling or missed prayers, should be answered by your Marja or a qualified scholar. Our Fiqh Jaffari course teaches the everyday rules in simple language.
How Kids Are Encouraged to Learn Quran in the West
A practical guide for Muslim families in Western countries | ShiaEdu.com
Muslim families raising children in Western countries face a unique challenge — keeping Quran education alive amidst busy school schedules, peer pressure, and limited access to traditional Islamic institutions. This infographic shares practical methods Muslim parents and educators use to encourage children to learn and love the Quran while living in the West.
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