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Q&A · Prayer

Do you need to recite in Arabic?

The obligatory recitation of Surah al-Fatihah and the core phrases of the prayer are recited in Arabic, as the Prophet ﷺ and his companions did. A new Muslim learns these gradually; personal supplication (dua) outside these may be made in any language.

References
Sahih al-Bukhari 756
Informational, not a personal fatwa. Consult a qualified scholar for rulings on your situation.

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