What do Islams say when they pray?

Answer 1

Muslims pray as follows:

First, you must do 'wudu', a cleansing ritual so that you body is clean before God/Allah.

Second, you take off your shoes, and women (and some men) cover their heads.

Third,

1. Standing, raise hands up and say "Allahu Akbar" (God is Most Great).
2. Standing with hands folded over chest, recite the first chapter of the Qur'an in Arabic. Then recite any other verses of the Qur'an that you would like.
3. Raise hands up, saying "Allahu Akbar." Bow, reciting three times, "Subhana rabbiyal adheem" (Glory be to my Lord Almighty).
4. Rise to standing while reciting "Sam'i Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana WA lakal hamd" (God hears those who call upon Him; Our Lord, praise be to You).
5. Raise hands up, saying "Allahu Akbar." Prostrate on the ground, reciting three times "Subhana Rabbiyal A'ala" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High).
6. Rise to a sitting position, saying "Allahu Akbar." Prostrate again in the same manner.
7. Rise to a standing position, saying "Allahu Akbar."
8. This concludes one rak'a (cycle or unit of prayer). Begin again from Step 3 for the second rak'a.
9. After two rak'as, one remains sitting after the prostrations and recites the first part of the Tashahhud in Arabic.
10. If the prayer is to be longer than these two rak'as, one now stands up and begins again to complete the prayer, sitting again after all rak'as have been completed.
11. Recite the second part of the Tashahhud in Arabic.
12. Turn to the right and say "Assalamu alaikum WA rahmatullah" (Peace be upon you and God's blessings).
13. Turn to the left and repeat the greeting. This concludes the formal prayer.

Depending on what time of the day you are praying, there may be anywhere from 2-4 rak'a. There are five daily prayers.