The 5 Daily Muslim Prayers In Arabic


Did You Know Muslims Pray Five Times a Day?


Let’s Learn the Names of These Prayers



✨ Names of These Prayers

1️⃣ Al-Fajr (الفجر)

“At Dawn”:


Al-Fajr prayer is performed at dawn, just before sunrise. It is the first of the five daily prayers in Islam.

⭐Time and Units (Rak’ah)

Time: Just before sunrise
Rak’at: 2 units (two rak’ah)

2️⃣ Al-Dhuhr (الظهر)

“At Noon”:


Al- Dhuhr prayer is performed around midday, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

⭐Time and Units (Rak’ah)

Time: Just after midday until mid-afternoon
Rak’at: 4 units (four rak’ah)

3️⃣ Al-Asr (العصر)

“In The Afternoon”:


Al-Asr prayer is performed in the late afternoon. and Before sunset

⭐Time and Units (Rak’ah)

Time: Mid-afternoon until just before sunset
Rak’at: 4 units (four rak’ah)

4️⃣ Al-Maghrib (المغرب)

“At Sunset”:


With the setting sun painting the sky orange and pink, the time for Al-Maghrib prayer arrives.

⭐Time and Units (Rak’ah)

Time: Just after sunset
Rak’at: 3 units (Three rak’ah)


5️⃣ Al-Isha (العشاء)

“At Night”:



When night comes, Al-Isha prayer concludes the prayers for the day.

⭐Time and Units (Rak’ah)

Time: Nightfall until midnight
Rak’at: 4 units (four rak’ah)

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