Tashahhud
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The Tashahhud is the portion of Salah (obligatory prayer) where the Muslim
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Sunni Muslims recite the Tashahhud as:
التحيات لله والصلوات والطيبات، السلام عليك أيها النبي ورحمة لله
وبركاته، السلام علينا و على عباد الله الصالحين، أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله، وأشهد أن محمدا عبده و رسوله.

This translates into:

"All worships are for Allah. Allah's peace be upon you, O Prophet, and His mercy and blessings. Peace be on us and on all righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger."

Another variant used by Sunni (Shafii school of thought) Muslims is:

Shi'a Muslims recite the Tashahhud as:
Al Hamdu lillah, Ash hadu an la ilaha illal lahu wahdahu la sharika lah
(All praise is for Allah, and I testify that there is none worth worshipping except the Almighty Allah, Who is One and has no partner).

Wa Ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasuluh
(And I testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger).

Alla humma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa Ali Muhammad.
(O Allah! Send Your blessings on Muhammad and his progeny).
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