Introduction

There are eight obligatory elements in the prayer:

1. All of the Takbirs, except for the opening Takbir (because it is one of the pillars of the prayer)
2. To say: Sami Allahu Liman Hamidah (Allah listens to those who praise Him), both for the Imam and for the one who prays alone
3. To say: Rabbana wa Lakal-Hamd (Our Lord, and for You is all praise), for every one.
4. During the Ruko`o bowing position, to say: Subhana Rabbiyal Az`eem (How perfect my Lord is, the Supreme).
5. During the Sujood (prostration), to say Subhana Rabbiayal-`Ala (How perfect my Lord is, the Most High).
6. Between the two sujood (prostrations), to say: Rabbigh-fir Lee (My Lord, forgive me)
7. The first Tashahhud
8. and Sitting down for it.