Times and units of
salaah (prayer)
The saying of prayer is obligatory upon
every Muslim, male or female, who has attained to the age of
discretion. It is said five times a day as follows:
|
Salaah timings |
No. of units |
Salat al-Fajr
The morning prayer, is said after dawn and before sunrise. |
2 Sunnah
2 Fardh |
Salat al-Zuhr
The early afternoon prayer, is said when the sun begins to
decline, and its time extends till the next prayer. On
Fridays, the Friday service takes the place of this prayer. |
4 Sunnah
4 Fardh
2 Sunnah
2 Nafl |
Salat al-`Asr
The late afternoon prayer, is said when the sun is about
midway on its course to setting, and its time extends to a
little before it actually sets. |
4 Sunnah
4 Fardh
|
Salat al-Maghrib
The sunset prayer, is said immediately after the sun sets. |
3 Fardh
2 Sunnah
2 Nafl |
Salat al-`Isha
The early night prayer, is said when the red glow in the west
disappears, and its time extends to midnight. But it must be
said before going to bed. |
4 Sunnah
4 Fardh
2 Sunnah
2 Nafl
3 Witr
2 Nafl |
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