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Ruku
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The first u is short. The long second vowel is followed by Arabic ayn.
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Ruku is the bowing position in prayer, performed after the standing recitation in each rakah, back level and hands on the knees. It comes before that rakah's two prostrations. A specific phrase of remembrance is said while in it.
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