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AlGhazalisIhya-Book_of_Prayer, page : 23
You then make a second prostration, reinforcing your submissiveness.
Sitting and Testifying
When you sit to make the testimony (tashahhud), sit decorously. Declare that all
the prayers and good works you perform are for the sake of Allah, and everything
belongs to Him. Such is the meaning of al-tahiyyat. Be inwardly aware of the
Prophet, and on his noble person, as you say: “Peace be upon you, O Prophet,
as well as the Mercy of Allah and Blessing.” Be sure that your salutation will
reach him, and that he will return an even more perfect greeting to you. Then
salute yourself and all righteous worshipers of Allah. Then testify to the Oneness
of Allah, High Exalted, and to the mission of Muhammad, His Messenger, on him
be peace and prayers. By repeating this two-fold testimony, you reaffirm the
covenant of Allah, and assure yourself of its protection.
End of Supplication
Sitting and Testifying
When you sit to make the testimony (tashahhud), sit decorously. Declare that all
the prayers and good works you perform are for the sake of Allah, and everything
belongs to Him. Such is the meaning of al-tahiyyat. Be inwardly aware of the
Prophet, and on his noble person, as you say: “Peace be upon you, O Prophet,
as well as the Mercy of Allah and Blessing.” Be sure that your salutation will
reach him, and that he will return an even more perfect greeting to you. Then
salute yourself and all righteous worshipers of Allah. Then testify to the Oneness
of Allah, High Exalted, and to the mission of Muhammad, His Messenger, on him
be peace and prayers. By repeating this two-fold testimony, you reaffirm the
covenant of Allah, and assure yourself of its protection.
End of Supplication