Anas said that the Prophet, Abu Bakr and 'Umar used to begin the prayer with, "Praise be to God the Lord of the universe."
Njengoba Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wasallam kwaba) nabangane bakhe bakhwela ngenhla esigodini esibheke Khaybar baphakamisa amazwi abo wathi, "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar!"