3. The Wajib Acts of Salaat

The following things are wajib in salaat:

1. To recite Surah Faatihah.

2. To recite some other Surah with it.

3. To execute every fard act at its specific place.

4. To stand and recite Surah Faatihah and to recite some Surah with it.

5. To go into ruku.

6. To go into sajdah.

7. To sit down after two rakaats.

8. To recite at-tahiyyaat in both the sitting postures.

9. To recite dua-e-qunoot in witr salaat.

10. To complete the salaat by saying As salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullah.

11. To perform all the acts with patience and without rushing.

4. Apart from the above acts, all the others are either sunnah or mustahab.