As a Muslim, offering Salah (Namaz) five times a day is one of the most important pillars of Islam. This page helps you stay on time with accurate daily prayer timings based on your location.
Whether you are at home, work, or traveling never miss a prayer again.
🕌 Muslim Prayer Times
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Fajr – The Dawn Prayer
Timing: From the appearance of true dawn until just before sunrise.
Rakats: 2 (Fard) + 2 (Sunnah Muakkadah)
Importance:
Fajr begins your day with the remembrance of Allah. It is a time when the world is quiet and the soul is pure. Performing Fajr prayer brings blessing in your day and protection from evil.
Dhuhr – The Midday Prayer
Timing: Just after the sun passes its midday until the shadow of an object is equal to its length.
Rakats: 4 (Fard) + 4 (Sunnah Muakkadah) + 2 (Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah)
Importance:
Dhuhr comes at a busy part of the day, reminding Muslims to take a pause and reconnect spiritually. It balances worldly responsibilities with devotion to Allah.
Asr – The Afternoon Prayer
Timing: From the end of Dhuhr until just before sunset.
Rakats: 4 (Fard) + 4 (Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah, optional)
Importance:
Asr is a critical time where many people are caught in daily chores or work. Allah emphasizes the Asr prayer in the Qur’an. Skiping this prayer causes problems such as problem regarding your property or family disputes.
Maghrib – The Sunset Prayer
Timing: Immediately after sunset until the red twilight disappears.
Rakats: 3 (Fard) + 2 (Sunnah Muakkadah)
Importance:
Maghrib is the prayer that follows a long day of activity. It marks a time of reflection and gratitude. Breaking the fast in Ramadan is also tied to this prayer.
Isha – The Night Prayer
Timing: From the disappearance of twilight until midnight or before Fajr.
Rakats: 4 (Fard) + 2 (Sunnah Muakkadah) + 3 (Witr)
Importance:
Isha ends the day with devotion. The Prophet often extended this prayer in groups and is part of the Sunnah.
How to Perform the 5 Daily Prayers and Duas
Each prayer (Salah) includes a combination of:
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Physical movements (standing, bowing, Kneeling with head to the ground)
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Recitation from the Quran
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Specific duas during different stages of the prayer.
Before You Begin:
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Make Wudu (Ablution):
Cleanse yourself physically (washing hands, face, arms, feet, etc.) -
Find Qiblah:
Face the direction of the Kaaba (in Makkah). -
Intention (Niyyah):
Silently make the intention in your heart for which prayer you are performing.
General Steps of One Rakat of Salah:
Each prayer is made up of rakats. Here’s one complete unit:
Standing (Qiyam):
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Recite Surah Al-Fatihah
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Then another short surah or verse (e.g., Surah Ikhlas)
“Bismillah hir Rahman nir Raheem…”
Bowing (Rukoo):
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Bend at the waist with hands on knees
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Recite:
“Subhaana Rabbiyal Adheem” (3 times)
(Glory be to my Lord, the Almighty)
Standing after Rukoo (Qawmah):
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Straighten your back and say:
“Sami’ Allahu liman hamidah”
(Allah hears those who praise Him)
Then say: “Rabbana lakal hamd”
(Our Lord, to You is all praise)
Kneeling with head to the ground (Sujood):
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Kneel and touch your forehead and nose to the ground
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Recite:
“Subhaana Rabbiyal A’la” (3 times)
(Glory be to my Lord, the Most High)
Sitting (Jalsah):
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Sit up from Sujood and say:
“Rabbighfir li”
(O my Lord, forgive me)
Second Sujood:
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Perform Sujood again and repeat the same dua.
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After 2 rakats, sit and recite Tashahhud:
“At-tahiyyatu lillaahi was-salawaatu…”
In the last rakat of each prayer, also recite the Salawat (Darood) on the Prophet and make Dua.
“Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad…”
Finally, end with Tasleem by turning your head:
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Right: “As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah”
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Left: “As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah”