Question: A person started his Salaah, he lifted his hands for Takbeer Tahrima (the first Allahu Akbar) but did not actually utter the words Allahu Akbar, he simply said it in his mind. Is the Salaah valid? 

Answer: No, the Salaah will not be valid. Takbeer Tahrima is amongst the Fara’id of Salaah. It is necessary that the utterance of the Takbeer Tahrima be audible enough for one to hear oneself. It can’t be simply said in one’s mind. 

فرائض الصلاة ستة : التحريمة ( القدوري ٧٩)

And Allah Knows Best

Yusuf Moosagie 

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