Answer
Salaat has to be in Arabic. It is not valid in English.
One should begin learning the Arabic. In the meanwhile, repeat what little
one knows in Arabic. This will be a temporary measure until such time as you
are able to recite in Arabic.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.
CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai