The Creed of Compassion-Islamic Teachings & Answering Doctrinal Misconceptions

Issue No.871- The first part of the prayer is "Allahu Akbar" which is called “takbīrat-ul-iḥrām”. Leaving it out, intentionally or by mistake, renders the prayer void. However adding to it (i.e., to pronounce it twice) intentionally, will cause the prayer to become void.