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Salah Names, Rakat and Time – Namaz Rakat

The following are the different Salah names, the corresponding number of units (Rakat) for each, and their precise timings. Whether you’re a newcomer to Islam or seeking a comprehensive reference, this guide aims to enrich your understanding of the spiritual significance and structured routine of Salah. Embark on a journey of devotion and discipline as you delve into the essential elements of Islamic prayer.

 Name Rakat Time
 Fajr

04

02 Sunnah | 02 Farz

From dawn before sunrise.
 Zuhar

12

04 Sunah | 04 Farz
02 Sunnah | 02 Nawafil

Between the declining of sun & Asr.
 Asr

08

04 Sunnah | 04 Farz

(Late afternoon) Immediately after the last time limit of Zuhar until just before sunset.
 Maghrib

07

03 Farz | 02 Sunnah
02 Nawafil

(Evening) Soon after sunset until the disappearance of the twilight.
Isha

17

04 Sunnah | 04 Farz
02 Sunnah | 02 Nawafil
03 Witar | 02 Nawafil

After the disappearance of the twilight until midnight.
 Juma

14

04 Sunnah | 02 Farz
04 Sunnah| 02 Sunnah
02 Nawafil

Between the declining of sun & Asr. Juma can’t be offered individually. If you happen to miss Juma prayer, then you should offer Zuhar.

How to perform daily Salah or Namaz prayer with rakat?

1. How to offer Salah or Namaz for female, women or girls.

2. How to offer Salah or Namaz for male, men or boys.

3. The Six Kalimas – Transliteration, English Translation

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Learn The Six Kalimas of Islam – English Translation and Transliteration

Learn the six Kalimas of Islam are concise statements of faith in Islam that encapsulate key beliefs of the religion. They are recited by Muslims as part of their faith and devotion. Each Kalima emphasizes important aspects of Islamic theology. Here are the 6 Kalmas along with their English translations and transliteration:

1- First Kalima (Tayyab):

                  لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللهِ

Laaa Ilaaha Illa-llaahu Muhammadur-Rasoolu-llaah 

There is none worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah

Learn The Six Kalimas

2 – Second Kalima (Shahadat):

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ

Ash-hadu Al-laaa Ilaaha Illa-llaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Wa-Ash-hadu Anna Muhammadan ‘Abduhoo Wa Rasooluhu.

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, the One alone, without a partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. Read More »