Understanding the number of Rakats (units of prayer) in each of the five daily prayers is essential for performing Salah correctly. Each prayer has a specific number of Rakats, obligatory and optional. This article will break down the Rakats for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, helping you understand better and perform Salah more accurately.
How Many Rakats in Each Prayer?
The number of Rakats varies for each prayer.
- Fajr: 2 Rakat Sunnah, then 2 Rakat Fard (Farz).
- Dhuhr: 4 Rakat Sunnah, then 4 Rakat Fard, then 2 Rakat Sunnah, then 2 Rakat Nafl.
- Asr: 4 Rakat Sunnah (optional), then 4 Rakat Fard.
- Maghrib: 3 Rakat Fard, then 2 Rakat Sunnah, then 2 Rakat Nafl.
- Isha: 4 Rakat Sunnah (optional), then 4 Rakat Fard, then 2 Rakat Sunnah, then 2 Rakat Nafl, then 3 Rakat Witr Wajib.