The companion of the Messenger, Sayyiduna Rifa’ah bin Rafi’ al-Zuraqi (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that a man came while the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was sitting in the mosque. He prayed near him, and then went towards the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Pray again, for you have not performed the prayer. He went back, but after praying in the same manner as before, he returned to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) again said: Pray again, for you have not prayed. He said: O Messenger of Allah! Then teach me how I should pray. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When you stand facing the Qiblah, say Allahu Akbar, then recite Surah al-Fatihah, and after that, recite as much of the Qur’an as you wish. When you bow (in ruku’), place your palms on your knees, straighten your back, and be fully at ease in your ruku’. When you raise your head, straighten your back until the bones return to their joints. When you prostrate, prostrate with complete calmness, then when you raise your head, sit on your left thigh. Then perform ruku’ and sujud in this manner.