The five daily prayers
Every Muslim prays five times a day. Here are the names, the times and the number of units (rak'ahs) of each prayer.
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A rak'ah is one unit of the prayer: standing, bowing (rukoo'), two prostrations (sujood). Fard prayers are required. Sunnah prayers are the extra ones the Prophet ﷺ regularly prayed.
The five prayers
| Prayer | When | Fard | Sunnah (regular) |
|---|---|---|---|
Fajr | From dawn until sunrise | 2 | 2 before |
Dhuhr | After midday, when the sun passes its highest point | 4 | 4 (or 2) before, 2 after |
'Asr | Late afternoon | 4 | — |
Maghrib | Just after sunset | 3 | 2 after |
'Ishaa | When the night is dark, after the twilight has gone | 4 | 2 after, then Witr |
This guide is being checked by teachers. The English pronunciation is a guide: learn the exact sounds by listening.