[denwerdinoss]

I have mostly learned Islam through reading books and from the internet with no particular attention to following a specific madhab. Recently, I have decided to follow the Shafi'i madhab and I would appreciate direction from an imam or other knowledgeable person following the Shai'i madhab.

1) Should I say the adhan and iqamah prior to prayer even when I am at home or at work?

2) For fajr, maghrib and isha,does one say "Bismillah Rahmani Raheem" out loud before al-Fatiha?

3) Is the basmallah said out loud for the following surah in the 1st two rakat?

4) Should one wear a kufi in salah?

5) What should one do if his pants leg is below the ankle?

6) Can one wear his shirt tail tucked in his pants?

7) In rising from ruku does one raise his hands while saying "sami alahu liman hamida" or when saying "Allahu akbar" before going into sujud?

8) Does one say 'Ameen' after al-Fatiha when praying alone or leading others (wife) in salah?

9) Does one sit briefly after coming up from sujud and before standing?

10) How does one sit between the 2 sajdahs and before standing?

11) In sitting for tashahud, does one hold the right hand closed with the thumb alongside the forefinger and then point the index finger with the thumb and second finger making a circle only while saying the shahadah or just the part 'il Allah' - 'except Allah'?

Additional direction would be appreciated.