What does Ruku' mean?
The bowing in prayer, hands on the knees, back level.
Ruku' explained
In ruku' the worshipper says Subhana Rabbiyal 'Adheem, glory to my Lord the Magnificent, at least once and ideally three times. Rising from it, the imam says Sami'Allahu liman hamidah and everyone replies Rabbana wa lakal hamd.
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Questions about Ruku'
What does Ruku' mean?
Ruku' (رُكُوع, Ruku') means: The bowing in prayer, hands on the knees, back level.
How is Ruku' written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written رُكُوع and pronounced Ruku'.
Where does Ruku' come from in the Quran or hadith?
In ruku' the worshipper says Subhana Rabbiyal 'Adheem, glory to my Lord the Magnificent, at least once and ideally three times. Rising from it, the imam says Sami'Allahu liman hamidah and everyone replies Rabbana wa lakal hamd. Source: Sahih Muslim 772.
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