1. *Make the intention*: Say “I intend to perform the Isha prayer” in your heart.
2. *Face the Qibla*: Stand facing the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
3. *Perform Wudu*: Ensure you are in a state of ritual purity.
4. *Stand upright*: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
5. *Recite Takbiratul Ihram*: Say “Allahu Akbar” (God is the greatest).
6. *Recite Surah Al-Fatihah*: Recite the first chapter of the Quran.
7. *Recite a portion of the Quran*: Recite a portion of the Quran, preferably from memory.
8. *Perform Ruku*: Bow down, placing your hands on your knees.
9. *Stand up from Ruku*: Stand up straight, saying “Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah” (God hears those who praise Him).
10. *Perform Sajdah*: Prostrate, placing your forehead, nose, and palms on the ground.
11. *Sit between the two Sajdahs*: Sit briefly, saying “Allahu Akbar”.
12. *Perform the second Sajdah*: Prostrate again.
13. *Stand up for the second Rak’ah*: Stand up, repeating steps 6-12.
14. *Perform the Tashahhud*: Sit comfortably, saying “Tashahhud” (a specific prayer invoking blessings on the Prophet).
15. *Recite the Tasleem*: Conclude the prayer by saying “Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah” (Peace and God’s mercy be upon you).