Complete Guide to the Initial and Final Tashahhud Readings in Prayer

The tashahhud recitation is an important part of the prayer. It consists of the initial tashahhud in the second rak'ah of the Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers, and the final tashahhud in the last rak'ah. The initial tashahhud recitation includes the Arabic text, Latin transliteration, and its meaning, ending with "Allahumma salli 'alaa Muhammad." Meanwhile, the final tashahhud has a more complete recitation, with the addition of the Ibrahimic blessings (sholawat Ibrahimiyah) and a supplication before the final salutation (salam). There's a difference in the sitting position between the initial and final tashahhud. The initial tashahhud is performed in the iftirash sitting position (sitting on the left foot, with the right foot upright). In contrast, the final tashahhud uses the tawarruk position (the left buttock is on the floor, the left foot is under the right leg, and the right foot is upright). In both positions, the right index finger is pointed forward while reciting the declaration of faith (syahadat). The Ibrahimic blessings and the supplication after the final tashahhud are also included to complete the understanding. This article is compiled as a practical guide for Muslims to enhance their devotion and accuracy in performing prayer, in accordance with the teachings of Islamic law. https://mozaik.inilah.com/ibadah/bacaan-tahiyat-awal-dan-tahiyat-akhir