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Prayer (Ṣalāh) in Islam

What is Prayer (Ṣalāh) in Islam?

Ṣalāh is the formal ritual prayer in Islam, performed five times daily at specific intervals determined by the sun’s position. It’s the second pillar of Islam after the declaration of faith (Shahādah), making it one of the most fundamental obligations for every Muslim who has reached puberty and is of sound mind. The word “ṣalāh” in Arabic comes from a root that means connection — and that’s exactly what it is. A direct, unmediated connection between a person and Allah. No priests. No intermediaries. Just you, standing in submission, acknowledging your Creator. The prayer involves specific physical postures — standing, bowing, prostrating, and sitting — combined with recitations from the Qur’an and prescribed supplications.

Unlike informal personal supplication (duʿāʾ), which you can make anytime in any language, ṣalāh follows a structured format and is performed in Arabic. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Pray as you have seen me praying” (Sahih al-Bukhari), establishing that the method of prayer is fixed and learned through example. Each prayer has a set number of units called rakʿāt, and missing even one of the five daily prayers without a valid reason is considered a major sin in Islamic jurisprudence. The prayer serves multiple purposes: it’s an act of worship, a spiritual discipline, a reminder of accountability, and a daily reset from worldly distractions. When a Muslim prays, they face the Kaʿbah in Mecca, physically orienting themselves toward the spiritual centre of Islam regardless of where they are in the world — whether in India, Indonesia, or Iceland.

The Five Daily Prayers! (Names, Prayer Times, and Meaning)

Every Muslim is required to pray five times a day, and each prayer has a specific name, designated time window. These aren’t arbitrary divisions — they’re tied directly to the solar cycle, creating a rhythm that structures a Muslim’s entire day around remembrance of Allah.

Fajr is the pre-dawn prayer, performed in the last portion of the night before the sun rises. Its time begins when the first light appears on the horizon — what astronomers call “true dawn” — and ends just before sunrise. Fajr consists of two rakʿāt and is considered one of the most challenging prayers because it requires waking up before dawn. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The two rak’ahs of Fajr are better than the world and everything in it” (Sahih Muslim). In India, depending on your latitude, Fajr can start as early as 4:30 AM in summer and closer to 6:00 AM in winter.

Ḍhuhr is the midday prayer, performed after the sun passes its zenith and begins to decline westward. This typically happens between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM depending on season and location. Ḍhuhr has four rakʿāt and marks the transition from morning productivity to afternoon activities. The word “ẓuhr” itself means “the time when the sun is at its highest point and starts to decline.”

ʿAṣr is the late afternoon prayer, performed when the shadow of an object becomes equal to its length (according to the Shafi’i school) or twice its length (according to the Hanafi school). This usually falls between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. ʿAṣr also has four rakʿāt. The Prophet ﷺ warned specifically about missing this prayer: “Whoever misses the ʿAṣr prayer, it is as if he has lost his family and wealth” (Sahih al-Bukhari). This prayer time is particularly contentious because different calculation methods produce different results — something we’ll address later.

Maghrib is the sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun dips below the horizon. Its window is the shortest of all five prayers, lasting only until the red twilight disappears from the western sky — usually about 15 to 20 minutes. Maghrib consists of three rakʿāt. In India, during summer months, Maghrib might be at 7:15 PM, while in winter it could be as early as 5:45 PM.

ʿIshāʾ is the night prayer, beginning after the red twilight has completely vanished and darkness has set in. This happens when the sun is about 15 to 18 degrees below the horizon, depending on which calculation method you follow. ʿIshāʾ has four rakʿāt and can be performed anytime until just before Fajr begins, though praying it earlier (before midnight) is recommended.

Here’s a quick reference for how these prayers structure a typical day:

Prayer Name	Time Begins	Time Ends	Rakʿāt (Fard)
Fajr	True dawn (sun 18° below horizon)	Just before sunrise	2
Ḍhuhr	Sun passes zenith, starts declining	Shadow = object length	4
ʿAṣr	Shadow = 1× or 2× object length	Just before sunset	4
Maghrib	Immediately after sunset	Red twilight disappears	3
ʿIshāʾ	Red twilight gone (sun 15-18° below)	Before Fajr (ideally before midnight)	4

The Arabic word “mawāqīt” (times) is mentioned directly in the Qur’an:

“Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers at specific times.” (Qur’an 4:103)

This verse establishes that prayer isn’t just about performing the ritual — it’s about performing it within its proper time. Praying Fajr at noon doesn’t count as Fajr. Each prayer has its window, and respecting those boundaries is part of the obligation. That’s why knowing accurate prayer times isn’t optional for a practicing Muslim — it’s essential.

Why Prayer is Compulsory?

Prayer wasn’t made obligatory through a messenger or angel bringing a message to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ while he was on earth. It was given directly during the Mi’rāj — the night journey when the Prophet ascended through the heavens and spoke to Allah. That alone tells you something about its importance. Every other commandment came down through revelation. This one was delivered face-to-face, so to speak, in the highest realm.

Originally, Allah prescribed fifty prayers per day. The Prophet ﷺ accepted this, but on his way back, Prophet Mūsā (Moses) advised him to return and ask for a reduction, knowing that people wouldn’t be able to maintain fifty daily prayers. After several trips back and forth, the number was reduced to five — but with the reward of fifty. So when you pray five times, you’re getting credit for fifty. That’s the merciful mathematics of Allah.

But why is prayer compulsory at all? Why not make it voluntary, like fasting outside of Ramadan or charity beyond zakāh? Because ṣalāh is the dividing line between Islam and disbelief. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Between a man and disbelief and paganism is the abandonment of prayer” (Sahih Muslim). This doesn’t mean missing a single prayer makes someone a non-Muslim — scholars have different positions on that — but it shows the gravity of consistently abandoning ṣalāh.

Prayer is what keeps your faith alive. You can believe in Allah, believe in the Qur’an, believe in the Prophet ﷺ, but if you’re not praying five times a day, that belief starts to weaken. It’s like a plant. You can’t just water it once and expect it to survive. Prayer is the daily watering of your īmān (faith). Without it, things dry up. You start justifying other sins. You lose your spiritual sensitivity. The Qur’an becomes just a book on your shelf. And slowly, almost imperceptibly, you drift away from the path.

The significance of ṣalāh goes beyond personal spirituality. It’s a social equalizer. When Muslims pray in congregation, the rich stand next to the poor, the employer next to the employee, the educated next to the illiterate. Everyone’s shoulder to shoulder in the same rows, bowing and prostrating at the same time. No VIP sections. No reserved seating. Just human beings acknowledging their shared servitude to Allah. This physical manifestation of equality is particularly powerful in places like India, where social hierarchies can be deeply entrenched.

Prayer also serves as a moral checkpoint. The Qur’an states:

“Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing.” (Qur’an 29:45)

Someone who prays five times daily, standing before Allah repeatedly, becomes increasingly conscious of their actions throughout the day. You can’t easily lie, cheat, backbite, or harm others when you know you’ll be standing in prayer a few hours later. It’s built-in accountability. The prayer doesn’t just happen during those 10-15 minutes you’re on the prayer mat. It affects the entire day. Your morning Fajr influences how you conduct your business at noon. Your Ḍhuhr prayer affects how you treat your family in the evening.

And then there’s the promise of forgiveness. The Prophet ﷺ gave this example: “If there was a river at the door of one of you in which he takes a bath five times a day, would any dirt remain on him?” The companions said, “No dirt would remain on him.” He said, “That is like the five daily prayers; Allah wipes away the sins by them” (Sahih al-Bukhari). Minor sins — not major ones, which require sincere repentance — but the daily accumulation of minor mistakes, harsh words, impatient moments, uncharitable thoughts. Prayer washes those away.

Some Muslims treat prayer like a burden. They rush through it, counting down the rakʿāt, relieved when it’s over. But that’s missing the point entirely. Prayer is the gift. It’s the relief. It’s the moment in your chaotic day when you step away from everything — your phone, your problems, your anxieties — and just exist in the presence of your Creator. The Prophet ﷺ used to say to Bilāl: “Give us comfort with it, O Bilāl” — referring to the call to prayer. He found comfort in prayer, not from prayer.

This is the significance. Not just ritual for ritual’s sake. But a complete system of spiritual maintenance, moral accountability, social equality, and divine connection, performed five times daily without fail.

How to Perform the Prayer (Steps, Etiquette, Direction, and What You Need to Know)

Before you can pray, you need to be in a state of ritual purity. This means performing wuḍūʾ (ablution) — washing specific parts of your body in a prescribed sequence. Without wuḍūʾ, your prayer isn’t valid. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah does not accept prayer without purification” (Sahih Muslim). Wuḍūʾ involves washing your hands, rinsing your mouth and nose, washing your face, washing your arms up to the elbows, wiping your head and ears, and washing your feet up to the ankles. If you’ve broken your wuḍūʾ — by using the bathroom, passing gas, deep sleep, or bleeding — you need to renew it before praying.

The Direction: Qibla

You must face the Kaʿbah in Mecca. This isn’t symbolic. It’s a physical requirement. The Qur’an commands:

“Turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Ḥarām. And wherever you are, turn your faces toward it.” (Qur’an 2:144)

For someone praying in India — whether in Mumbai, Delhi, or Bhiwandi — the Qibla direction is generally west-northwest, but it varies slightly depending on your exact coordinates. Many people make the mistake of simply facing west without calculating the precise direction. A few degrees off might seem insignificant, but technically, your prayer should be directed as accurately as possible toward the Kaʿbah. Modern tools on platforms like ChandKiTarikh.in can help you find the exact Qibla direction based on your location using latitude and longitude calculations.

What to Wear and Where to Pray

Men must cover from the navel to the knees at minimum, though covering the shoulders is required according to most scholars. Women must cover everything except their face and hands. The clothing should be clean and modest. You can pray anywhere clean — your room, an office, a park, even on the roadside if necessary. You don’t need a prayer mat, though it helps maintain cleanliness. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The earth has been made for me a place of prayer and a means of purification” (Sahih al-Bukhari).

The Prayer Structure: Step by Step

Let’s walk through one rakʿah (unit) of prayer, because once you understand this, you can pray any prayer by simply repeating it the required number of times.

1. Takbīratul-Iḥrām (Opening Takbīr) 🕋
Stand upright, feet slightly apart, facing the Qibla. Raise both hands to your shoulders or ears and say: “Allāhu Akbar” (Allah is the Greatest). This is the opening. From this moment until you finish the prayer, you’re in a sacred state. No talking, no looking around, no responding to anyone.

2. Qiyām (Standing Position)
Place your right hand over your left on your chest (or below the navel, according to Hanafi fiqh). Recite the opening supplication quietly: “Subḥānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdika, wa tabārakasmuka, wa taʿālā jadduka, wa lā ilāha ghayruk” (Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise. Blessed is Your Name, exalted is Your Majesty, and there is no god but You).

Then seek refuge: “Aʿūdhu billāhi minash-shayṭānir-rajīm” (I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the accursed).

Then recite: “Bismillāhir-Raḥmānir-Raḥīm” (In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate).

Now recite Sūrat al-Fātiḥah — the opening chapter of the Qur’an. This is mandatory in every rakʿah:

“Al-ḥamdu lillāhi Rabbil-ʿālamīn, Ar-Raḥmānir-Raḥīm, Māliki yawmid-dīn…”
(Praise be to Allah, Lord of all the worlds, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate, Master of the Day of Judgment…)

After finishing al-Fātiḥah, say: “Āmīn”

Then recite any portion of the Qur’an you know. It can be a short surah like Al-Ikhlāṣ or Al-Falaq, or even just a few verses. The longer the better, but even three short verses fulfill the requirement.

3. Rukūʿ (Bowing)
Say “Allāhu Akbar” and bow forward, placing your hands on your knees, back straight and parallel to the ground. In this position, say at least three times: “Subḥāna Rabbiy-al-ʿAẓīm” (Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent).

4. Standing Back Up
Rise from bowing while saying: “Samiʿa Allāhu liman ḥamidah” (Allah hears whoever praises Him). Once upright, say: “Rabbanā wa laka-l-ḥamd” (Our Lord, to You belongs all praise).

5. Sujūd (Prostration) ✨
Say “Allāhu Akbar” and go down into prostration. Seven parts of your body must touch the ground: forehead, nose, both palms, both knees, and the toes of both feet. In this position — the closest a human can physically get to the earth — you’re spiritually closest to Allah. Say at least three times: “Subḥāna Rabbiy-al-Aʿlā” (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High).

The Prophet ﷺ said: “The closest that a servant is to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so increase your supplication therein” (Sahih Muslim). This is why many Muslims make personal duʿāʾ during sujūd — asking for health, guidance, forgiveness, success.

6. Sitting Between Prostrations
Say “Allāhu Akbar” and sit up briefly. In this sitting position, say: “Rabbighfir lī” (My Lord, forgive me) at least once, though three times is better.

7. Second Sujūd
Say “Allāhu Akbar” and prostrate again, repeating: “Subḥāna Rabbiy-al-Aʿlā” three times.

8. Standing for the Next Rakʿah
Say “Allāhu Akbar” and stand up for the second rakʿah. Repeat the entire sequence starting from Qiyām.

After Every Two Rakʿāt: The Tashahhud

After completing two rakʿāt, you sit and recite the Tashahhud:

“At-taḥiyyātu lillāhi waṣ-ṣalawātu waṭ-ṭayyibāt. As-salāmu ʿalayka ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh. As-salāmu ʿalaynā wa ʿalā ʿibādillāhiṣ-ṣāliḥīn. Ashhadu an lā ilāha illallāh, wa ashhadu anna Muḥammadan ʿabduhu wa rasūluh.”

(All greetings, prayers, and good things are for Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.)

If this is the final sitting of your prayer, you also recite the Ṣalawāt (blessings upon the Prophet):

“Allāhumma ṣalli ʿalā Muḥammadin wa ʿalā āli Muḥammad…”

9. Taslīm (Ending the Prayer)
Turn your head to the right and say: “As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh” (Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you). Then turn to the left and repeat the same. This ends the prayer.

Common Mistakes People Make:

❌ Rushing through the prayer without pausing between positions
❌ Not ensuring all seven body parts touch the ground in sujūd
❌ Reciting al-Fātiḥah too quickly, slurring the words
❌ Lifting the head before the imam in congregational prayer
❌ Praying in clothes that don’t properly cover the ʿawrah (private areas)
❌ Facing the wrong Qibla direction

The key is to perform each movement with calmness and presence. The Prophet ﷺ once saw a man rushing through his prayer and told him: “Go back and pray, for you have not prayed” (Sahih al-Bukhari). Quality over speed. Every position has meaning. Every word has weight.

Different Types of Prayers (Obligatory, Sunnah, Nafl, and What Each Means)

Not all prayers carry the same weight. Some are absolute obligations that, if abandoned, constitute a grave sin. Others are strongly recommended but not mandatory. Understanding these categories helps you prioritize correctly and build your practice systematically.

Farḍ (Obligatory Prayers)

These are the five daily prayers we’ve been discussing — Fajr, Ḍhuhr, ʿAṣr, Maghrib, and ʿIshāʾ. Specifically, it’s the core rakʿāt of each prayer that are farḍ. Missing them without a valid excuse (illness, travel complications, genuine forgetfulness) is sinful. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The first matter that the slave will be brought to account for on the Day of Judgment is the prayer. If it is sound, then the rest of his deeds will be sound. And if it is defective, then the rest of his deeds will be defective” (al-Tabarani).

There’s also Jumu’ah (Friday congregational prayer), which replaces Ḍhuhr for men and is obligatory for them to attend if they’re in a settled community. Women are encouraged but not required to attend. Missing three consecutive Jumu’ahs without excuse is considered a sign of spiritual negligence, with the Prophet ﷺ warning that Allah may “seal the heart” of those who habitually abandon it (Sahih Muslim).

Wājib Prayers

In Hanafi fiqh, there’s a category called wājib — slightly below farḍ but still obligatory. The most important example is Witr prayer, performed after ʿIshāʾ. It consists of three rakʿāt (or one, according to some scholars) and should never be abandoned. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah is witr (odd-numbered) and loves that which is witr, so perform witr prayer, O followers of the Qur’an” (Abu Dawud).

Another wājib prayer is the ʿEid prayers — one for ʿEid al-Fitr (after Ramadan) and one for ʿEid al-Adha (during Hajj season). These are communal celebrations that strengthen the bonds of the Muslim community.

Sunnah Muʾakkadah (Confirmed Sunnah)

These are prayers the Prophet ﷺ performed regularly and rarely abandoned, even when traveling. They’re not obligatory, but leaving them without reason is makrūh (disliked). The main sunnah muʾakkadah prayers are:

2 rakʿāt before Fajr — The Prophet ﷺ was so consistent with these that he said they’re “better than the world and everything in it” (Sahih Muslim)
4 rakʿāt before Ḍhuhr and 2 after
2 rakʿāt after Maghrib
2 rakʿāt after ʿIshāʾ

Notice there’s no sunnah before or after ʿAṣr. The Prophet ﷺ specifically prohibited voluntary prayers immediately after ʿAṣr and after Fajr until the sun has fully risen, to avoid resembling sun worshippers who prostrate as the sun rises or sets.

Sunnah Ghair Muʾakkadah (Non-Confirmed Sunnah)

These are prayers the Prophet ﷺ did sometimes but not consistently:

4 rakʿāt before ʿAṣr — He said: “May Allah have mercy on one who prays four rakʿāt before ʿAṣr” (Abu Dawud)
2 rakʿāt before Maghrib — Though he also said “Pray before Maghrib, pray before Maghrib” then added “for whoever wishes” to indicate it’s optional (Sahih al-Bukhari)

Performing these earns reward, but skipping them doesn’t carry any blame.

Nafl (Voluntary Prayers)

Any prayer you perform beyond the obligatory and sunnah categories falls under nafl. You can pray two, four, or even more rakʿāt anytime — except during the prohibited times mentioned earlier. The beauty of nafl prayers is that they’re completely between you and Allah. No one’s watching. No one’s judging. You’re just choosing to spend extra time in worship.

One particular type of nafl prayer worth mentioning is Tahajjud — the night prayer performed in the last third of the night. This was the Prophet’s ﷺ most cherished voluntary act. He would stand so long in prayer that his feet would swell. When asked why, he said: “Should I not be a grateful servant?” (Sahih al-Bukhari). Tahajjud is prayed after sleeping, ideally before Fajr time enters. It can be as few as two rakʿāt or as many as eight or more.

The Qur’an praises those who pray at night:

“They used to sleep but little of the night, and in the hours before dawn they would ask forgiveness.” (Qur’an 51:17-18)

Ṣalāt al-Ḍuḥā (Forenoon Prayer) ☀️

This is a beautiful nafl prayer performed after the sun has fully risen (about 15-20 minutes after sunrise) and before Ḍhuhr time begins. The Prophet ﷺ said: “In the morning, every single joint in your body must pay sadaqah (charity). Every tasbīḥ (saying Subḥān Allah) is sadaqah, every taḥmīd (saying Alḥamdulillāh) is sadaqah, every tahlīl (saying Lā ilāha illallāh) is sadaqah, every takbīr (saying Allāhu Akbar) is sadaqah, commanding good is sadaqah, forbidding evil is sadaqah, and two rakʿāt of Ḍuḥā is sufficient for all of that” (Sahih Muslim).

Two rakʿāt is the minimum, but you can pray up to eight. Some scholars say even twelve is permissible.

Ṣalāt al-Istikḥārah (Prayer for Guidance)

When you’re faced with a decision and don’t know which path to take — whether to accept a job offer, marry someone, move to a new city — you pray two rakʿāt of istikharah and ask Allah to guide you toward what’s best. The Prophet ﷺ taught this prayer specifically: after completing two rakʿāt, you make a particular supplication asking Allah to make the good option easy for you and turn you away from the harmful one.

The result doesn’t come as a dream or vision necessarily. It comes through your circumstances. Doors open or close. You feel drawn toward one option or repelled by another. You trust that Allah is steering you.

The Hierarchy Matters

If you only have limited time or energy, prioritize in this order:

Farḍ — never compromise on these
Witr — especially important in Hanafi understanding
Sunnah muʾakkadah — the Prophet’s consistent practice
Nafl like Tahajjud or Ḍuḥā — build these in gradually
Sunnah ghair muʾakkadah — add these when you’re comfortable

How Many Rakʿāt in Each Prayer

One of the first things a new Muslim learns — or a born Muslim needs to memorize properly — is the exact number of rakʿāt for each prayer. Get this wrong and you’ll either invalidate your prayer or feel uncertain about whether you’ve prayed correctly. Let’s break it down clearly.

Each of the five daily prayers has a specific structure: some rakʿāt are farḍ (obligatory), some are sunnah muʾakkadah (confirmed prophetic practice), and some are optional. Here’s the complete breakdown:

Prayer	Sunnah Before	Farḍ (Obligatory)	Sunnah After	Nafl After	Total Rakʿāt
Fajr	2 (muʾakkadah)	2	—	—	4
Ḍhuhr	4 (muʾakkadah)	4	2 (muʾakkadah)	2 (nafl)	12
ʿAṣr	4 (ghair muʾakkadah)	4	—	—	8
Maghrib	—	3	2 (muʾakkadah)	2 (nafl)	7
ʿIshāʾ	4 (ghair muʾakkadah)	4	2 (muʾakkadah)	2 + 2 (nafl)	14
Witr	—	3 (wājib in Hanafi)	—	—	3

Total obligatory rakʿāt per day: 17 (if you count Witr as wājib, it’s 20)
Total with confirmed sunnah: 29
Total with all sunnah and nafl: 40+

Important Notes on Counting:

The 2 rakʿāt before Fajr are so emphasized that some scholars say they’re nearly obligatory. The Prophet ﷺ never missed them, even when traveling. In fact, he said: “The two rakʿāt of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains” (Sahih Muslim). If you’re going to maintain any sunnah prayer consistently, let it be these.
For Ḍhuhr, the 4 rakʿāt before are prayed in sets of two (making salām after every two rakʿāt). Some schools pray them as a single set of four without the middle salām — both are acceptable.
Maghrib is the only prayer with an odd number of farḍ rakʿāt: three. This makes it unique. You sit for Tashahhud after the second rakʿah, then stand for the third, then sit again for the final Tashahhud and salām.
ʿAṣr has no sunnah after it because the Prophet ﷺ forbade praying voluntary prayers after ʿAṣr until sunset. This is to avoid imitating those who worship the sun as it sets. However, if you missed the 4 rakʿāt before ʿAṣr and want to make them up, you can do so after the farḍ — that’s a makeup, not a post-ʿAṣr voluntary prayer.
Witr is typically 3 rakʿāt, but it can also be prayed as 1, 5, 7, 9, or even 11 rakʿāt depending on your energy and time. The Prophet ﷺ did all of these at different times. Most people stick with 3 because it’s manageable and fulfills the obligation.

Common Mistakes People Make:

❌ Praying 4 rakʿāt for Fajr farḍ — Fajr farḍ is only 2 rakʿāt. The 2 before it are sunnah.
❌ Skipping the sunnah and only praying farḍ — You’re technically fulfilling the obligation, but you’re missing huge rewards and the Prophet’s consistent practice.
❌ Praying the wrong number for Maghrib — Some beginners accidentally pray 2 or 4 rakʿāt instead of 3.
❌ Not knowing when to sit for Tashahhud — You sit after every 2 rakʿāt. So in a 4-rakʿah prayer, you sit after the 2nd and again after the 4th.

If you’re just starting out, focus on getting the 17 farḍ rakʿāt correct every single day. Once that becomes automatic, add the sunnah muʾakkadah prayers. Then gradually build up to the full structure. Don’t overwhelm yourself trying to pray 40+ rakʿāt perfectly from day one. Build the habit first, then expand it.

The goal isn’t to mechanically count rakʿāt like you’re checking off a to-do list. The goal is to stand before Allah with presence and humility, whether it’s 2 rakʿāt or 20. But you do need to know the correct number — because the structure matters, and the structure was taught to us directly by the Prophet ﷺ through his actions.

Salat Praying on Time

There’s a reason Allah didn’t just command us to pray five times a day — He commanded us to pray at specific times (ٱإِنَّ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ كَانَتْ عَلَى ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ كِتَـٰبًۭا مَّوْقُوتًۭا). You can’t bundle all five prayers at night before you sleep. You can’t delay Fajr until noon because you don’t feel like waking up. The timing is part of the obligation, and there are profound benefits embedded in this structure that go far beyond the spiritual.

1. It Develops Discipline and Time Consciousness

Praying five times daily at fixed intervals forces you to structure your entire day around something higher than yourself. You can’t just drift through life on autopilot. You have to pause, check the time, prepare yourself, and pray. This builds self-discipline in a way few other practices can.

Think about it: Fajr might require you to wake up at 5:00 AM. Ḍhuhr interrupts your work at midday. ʿAṣr pulls you away from afternoon tasks. Maghrib happens right at sunset, often when you’re commuting or wrapping up the day. And ʿIshāʾ comes after dinner when you’re winding down. Five interruptions. Five moments where you have to stop everything and acknowledge your Creator.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “The prayer performed on time” when asked about the most beloved deed to Allah (Sahih al-Bukhari). Not just prayer — prayer on time. There’s something about that punctuality, that immediacy, that prioritization, which Allah loves.

2. It Prevents Procrastination and Spiritual Laziness

When you delay prayer, you open the door to Shayṭān’s whispers. “You’re tired. Pray later. You’ll pray before the time runs out.” And then later becomes later, and suddenly the time is almost over, and you rush through it with no focus or presence. Or worse, you miss it entirely.

The Qur’an warns:

“So woe to those who pray, who are heedless of their prayer.” (Qur’an 107:4-5)

“Heedless” here refers to those who delay their prayers until the time is almost over, or who pray without attentiveness. Praying on time — ideally early within the time window — keeps you spiritually sharp. It doesn’t give procrastination a foothold.

3. It Maximizes the Spiritual Reward

The Prophet ﷺ was asked: “Which deed is most beloved to Allah?” He replied: “Prayer at its earliest time” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi). Praying Fajr right when the time enters, or Ḍhuhr immediately after zawal, carries more reward than delaying it until the last minutes. Why? Because it shows urgency, eagerness, and prioritization of Allah’s command over your own convenience.

Imagine two employees. One shows up to work right on time every day. The other consistently arrives just before the deadline, often rushing in at the last moment. Even if both technically fulfill their obligation, the first one demonstrates reliability and commitment. Allah sees our hearts and our priorities. Praying on time is a statement of where Allah ranks in your life.

4. It Protects You From Sin Throughout the Day

When you pray Fajr on time, it sets the tone for your entire day. You’ve already put Allah first before your phone, before your breakfast, before your comfort. That momentum carries forward. You’re less likely to lie, cheat, or harm others when you started your day in prostration before your Creator.

Similarly, praying ʿAṣr on time keeps you spiritually protected during the late afternoon — a time when people are often tired, stressed, and more prone to impatience or harsh words. And praying ʿIshāʾ before sleeping washes away the minor sins of the day, letting you rest with a clean slate.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever prays Fajr is under the protection of Allah. So beware, O son of Adam, that Allah does not call you to account for being absent from His protection” (Sahih Muslim). There’s a shield, a divine protection, that comes with praying Fajr on time. Miss it, and you walk through your day without that covering.

5. It Builds Community and Brotherhood

Praying on time, especially in the masjid, connects you with other Muslims doing the same thing. When you walk into the mosque for Ḍhuhr and see dozens of people there — from different backgrounds, professions, and economic levels — all standing shoulder to shoulder, you realize you’re part of something bigger than yourself.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times superior to prayer offered by a person alone” (Sahih al-Bukhari). That multiplied reward is an incentive to pray on time, because if you delay too long, you’ll miss the congregation.

6. It Keeps You Physically and Mentally Healthy

Modern science is catching up to what Islam taught 1,400 years ago. Studies show that waking up for Fajr regulates your circadian rhythm, improves sleep quality, and boosts morning productivity. The movement in prayer — standing, bowing, prostrating — increases blood circulation, stretches muscles, and promotes joint flexibility. Praying five times daily essentially gives you five mini-breaks from stress, five moments of mindfulness, five resets for your nervous system.

And mentally? Prayer on time prevents anxiety from building up. You’re not carrying the guilt of missed prayers. You’re not constantly calculating, “Do I still have time? Should I pray now or later?” You just pray when the time comes, and you move on with your day, spiritually fulfilled.

7. It Prepares You for Death

None of us know when death will come. It could be during sleep, during work, during a drive. The best state to die in is a state of having just prayed, or at least being someone who prays regularly and on time. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever’s last words are ‘Lā ilāha illallāh’ will enter Paradise” (Abu Dawud). And the person most likely to have that on their tongue is the person whose life revolves around prayer.

If you delay prayers habitually, you risk dying with that delay on your record. But if you’re someone who prays on time, who rushes to ṣalāh when the adhān is called, then death finds you in a state of obedience, and that’s the best way to meet Allah.

Practical Tips for Praying on Time:

✅ Set multiple alarms for Fajr — don’t rely on just one
✅ Keep a prayer timetable visible (from ChandKiTarikh.in or your local masjid)
✅ Pray in congregation whenever possible
✅ If you’re busy, pray as soon as the time enters, don’t delay
✅ Use prayer time apps with notifications to remind you throughout the day

Praying on time isn’t always easy. Some days you’ll be exhausted. Other days you’ll be in the middle of something important. But that’s exactly why it’s valuable. The ease of worship is proportional to your sincerity. If everything were easy, there’d be no test. The struggle to wake up for Fajr, to leave your desk for Ḍhuhr, to stop working for ʿAṣr — that struggle is where the reward lies.

“And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive.” (Qur’an 2:45)

How Prayer Times Are Calculated?

If you’ve ever wondered why prayer apps sometimes show different times, or why your grandfather’s printed timetable doesn’t match your phone app, it’s because calculating prayer times involves astronomy, geography, and a bit of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence). Let’s get technical for a moment — because understanding the science behind it makes you appreciate the precision of Islamic timekeeping.

The Sun’s Position Relative to the Horizon

All five prayer times are determined by the sun’s position. Specifically, they’re based on the sun’s altitude angle — the angle between the sun and the observer’s horizon. When the sun is above the horizon, we can see it. When it’s below the horizon, we’re in twilight or darkness. These angles change throughout the day and throughout the year because:

The Earth rotates (causing day and night)
The Earth orbits the sun (causing seasons)
The Earth’s axis is tilted at 23.5 degrees (causing variation in daylight hours)

Prayer time calculations use solar angles measured in degrees below or above the horizon. Here’s how each prayer maps to these angles:

Fajr: Sun is 18° below the eastern horizon (true dawn begins)
Sunrise: Sun’s upper edge crosses the horizon (0°)
Ḍhuhr: Sun passes its zenith and begins declining westward
ʿAṣr: Shadow length formula (explained below)
Maghrib: Sun’s upper edge drops below the western horizon (0°)
ʿIshāʾ: Sun is 15-18° below the western horizon (twilight ends)

The Mathematics of Solar Position

To calculate when the sun reaches a specific angle below the horizon, astronomers use spherical trigonometry. The key formula involves:

Your latitude (φ) — how far north or south you are from the equator
The sun’s declination (δ) — the sun’s position relative to Earth’s equator, which changes daily throughout the year
The hour angle (H) — how far the sun is from solar noon, measured in degrees

The formula for calculating the time when the sun reaches a given altitude angle (α) is:

cos(H) = [sin(α) – sin(φ) × sin(δ)] / [cos(φ) × cos(δ)]

Once you solve for H (the hour angle), you convert it to clock time by dividing by 15 (since the Earth rotates 15 degrees per hour).

Don’t worry if that looks complicated — the point is that prayer times aren’t guesswork. They’re precise astronomical calculations that have been refined over centuries.

The Equation of Time Correction

Here’s where it gets interesting. Solar noon (when the sun is at its highest point) doesn’t always occur at 12:00 PM clock time. Due to Earth’s elliptical orbit and axial tilt, solar time and clock time can differ by up to ±16 minutes throughout the year. This variation is called the equation of time.

For accurate Ḍhuhr calculation, you need to apply this correction. On some days, solar noon might be at 11:52 AM. On others, it might be at 12:08 PM. Professional prayer time calculators account for this. Basic ones don’t — and that’s why they can be off by several minutes.

The ʿAṣr Shadow Calculation

ʿAṣr is unique because it’s not based on a fixed solar angle. Instead, it’s based on shadow length. Here’s how it works:

At solar noon, an object casts its shortest shadow. Let’s call this length S₀ (the noon shadow). As the afternoon progresses, the shadow lengthens. ʿAṣr time begins when:

Shafi’i/Maliki/Hanbali: Shadow length = Object height + S₀
Hanafi: Shadow length = (2 × Object height) + S₀

Mathematically, this translates to specific solar altitude angles, but those angles vary by latitude and season. At the equator, the Shafi’i ʿAṣr might begin when the sun is 45° above the horizon. At higher latitudes, it could be 30° or less.

Why Different Calculation Methods Exist

You’ve probably noticed that different apps and masjids use different methods: Muslim World League, ISNA, Umm al-Qura, Egyptian Authority, Karachi, etc. These aren’t competing interpretations of Islam — they’re different approaches to handling edge cases and regional variations.

The differences mainly affect Fajr and ʿIshāʾ angles:

Muslim World League: Fajr at 18°, ʿIshāʾ at 17°
ISNA: Fajr at 15°, ʿIshāʾ at 15°
Umm al-Qura: Fajr at 18.5°, ʿIshāʾ 90 minutes after Maghrib (not angle-based)
Egyptian Authority: Fajr at 19.5°, ʿIshāʾ at 17.5°

In India, most communities follow the 18° Fajr angle, which is considered safer and more in line with traditional fiqh. But some areas near the Pakistan border may use the Karachi method, while some southern regions might prefer local observation methods.

High Latitude Problems

In places like Norway, Sweden, or northern Canada, during summer, the sun never drops 18° below the horizon. Fajr and ʿIshāʾ times become impossible to calculate using standard methods. Scholars have proposed solutions:

Use the nearest location where times can be calculated (e.g., use times from 45° latitude)
Fix ʿIshāʾ at 90 minutes after Maghrib regardless of solar angle
Use the middle of the night for ʿIshāʾ and a fixed time before Fajr

This is an active area of fiqh discussion, and Muslims in these regions typically follow the fatwa of their local scholars.

How Digital Tools Calculate Prayer Times

Modern websites and apps like ChandKiTarikh use algorithms that:

Take your GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude)
Determine the current date and calculate the sun’s declination for that day
Apply the spherical trigonometry formulas mentioned earlier
Adjust for the equation of time
Account for atmospheric refraction (light bending through the atmosphere)
Apply the selected calculation method (MWL, ISNA, etc.)
Convert solar time to local clock time based on your time zone

The result is accurate to within 1-2 minutes, which is more than sufficient for prayer purposes.

Why Accuracy Matters

You might think: “Does a few minutes really matter?” In most cases, it doesn’t — there’s a buffer. But for Fajr and Maghrib, it can. If you pray Fajr even one minute before the true time enters, that prayer doesn’t count. You’d have to repeat it. Similarly, if you’re rushing and pray Maghrib a minute before sunset, it’s invalid.

The Qur’an doesn’t say “pray approximately at these times.” It says:

“Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers at specific times.” (Qur’an 4:103)

Specific. Precise. Calculated. That precision is a mercy — it removes ambiguity. You don’t have to guess. You just need accurate calculations, which, Alḥamdulillāh, we have today through advanced tools and centuries of Islamic astronomical tradition.

FAQs Section

Q: What should I do if I miss a prayer?

If you miss a prayer — whether you forgot, overslept, or were genuinely unable to pray at the time — you must make it up (qaḍāʾ) as soon as you remember. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever forgets a prayer or sleeps through it, let him pray it when he remembers it. There is no expiation for it except that” (Sahih Muslim).

Q: Can I combine prayers when traveling?

Yes. When traveling a significant distance (scholars define this as roughly 80 km or more), you’re permitted to combine Ḍhuhr with ʿAṣr, and Maghrib with ʿIshāʾ. You can either pray them together at the time of the first prayer (jamʿ taqdīm) or at the time of the second prayer (jamʿ taʾkhīr). Fajr is never combined with anything.

Q: How do I know the Qibla direction when I’m traveling or in a new place?

The most reliable method today is using a Qibla compass app on your phone, which uses GPS to calculate the precise direction toward the Kaʿbah from your location. If you don’t have access to technology, you can:

Ask locals who regularly pray
Look for mosques nearby and see which direction they face
Use the sun’s position (in India, the Qibla is generally west-northwest, so the sun would be somewhat to your right during Ḍhuhr)
Make your best estimation and pray — if you later discover you were facing the wrong direction but did your best to determine it, your prayer is still valid

Q: Is it better to pray at home or in the masjid?

For men, praying in congregation at the masjid is strongly encouraged and carries 27 times more reward than praying alone (Sahih al-Bukhari). The Prophet ﷺ said he considered burning down the houses of those who didn’t attend congregational prayer without excuse — that’s how serious it is, though scholars clarify this was a strong warning, not a literal command.

For women, praying at home is better according to most scholars, though they’re welcome to attend the masjid if they wish. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Do not prevent the female servants of Allah from going to the mosques of Allah, but their houses are better for them” (Abu Dawud).

Q: Can I pray on a plane, train, or bus?

Yes. If you’re traveling and the prayer time is about to expire, pray in whatever state you’re in — sitting if you can’t stand, facing as close to the Qibla as possible. If you’re on a plane and there’s turbulence or you can’t stand safely, sit in your seat and pray with gestures. The key is not to let the prayer time pass. Allah doesn’t burden a soul beyond its capacity.

If the journey is short and you know you’ll reach your destination before the prayer time expires, it’s better to wait and pray properly on the ground.

Q: What breaks wuḍūʾ (ablution)?

Your wuḍūʾ is broken by:

Using the bathroom (urination or defecation)
Passing gas
Deep sleep (light dozing while seated doesn’t break it)
Loss of consciousness
Touching private parts directly without a barrier
Blood, pus, or other impurities flowing from a wound

Touching your spouse doesn’t break wuḍūʾ according to the Hanafi school, but it does according to Shafi’i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools. When in doubt, renew your wuḍūʾ — it only takes a few minutes and gives you peace of mind.

Q: Can I pray if my clothes have a small stain or impurity?

If the impurity (najāsah) is small and unavoidable — like a few drops of urine on a parent dealing with a baby, or a small bloodstain that you can’t immediately wash — scholars say your prayer is valid if the impurity is less than the size of a dirham coin (roughly 2-3 cm in diameter). But you should clean it as soon as possible for future prayers.

If the impurity is major — your clothes are soaked with something impure, or there’s visible filth — you must clean or change them before praying. Cleanliness is part of the prayer’s validity.

Q: What if I forget how many rakʿāt I’ve prayed?

If you’re unsure whether you prayed 2 or 3 rakʿāt, go with the lower number (2) and complete the prayer from there. After finishing with salām, perform Sujūd al-Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness) — two prostrations done right before or after the final salām, depending on your school of thought.

Q: Is it permissible to use prayer time apps, or should I rely on the masjid’s adhān?

Both are fine. Prayer time apps that use accurate calculation methods (like those based on Muslim World League or local observation) are reliable tools. But if your local masjid has scholars who determine prayer times through observation and experience, that’s even better because they account for local conditions.

Q: Why do some masjids in India have different ʿAṣr times?

This goes back to the Hanafi vs. Shafi’i shadow calculation difference we discussed earlier. Hanafi masjids pray ʿAṣr later (when the shadow is twice the object’s length), while Shafi’i masjids pray earlier (when the shadow equals the object’s length). Both are valid. If you follow Hanafi fiqh, pray at the Hanafi time. If you follow Shafi’i, pray at the Shafi’i time.

Q: Can I pray in English or my native language?

The obligatory parts of the prayer — Takbīratul-Iḥrām, Sūrat al-Fātiḥah, the dhikr in rukūʿ and sujūd, and the Tashahhud — must be recited in Arabic. This is because ṣalāh is a ritual act of worship with a fixed format that the Prophet ﷺ taught in Arabic.

Q: What’s the ruling on praying with shoes on?

It’s permissible, and the Prophet ﷺ sometimes prayed with his sandals on. He said: “When one of you comes to the masjid, let him look at his sandals. If he sees any dirt on them, let him wipe them and then pray in them” (Abu Dawud).

Q: Is it a sin to pray exactly at the last minute before the time expires?

It’s not a sin, but it’s makrūh (disliked) and doesn’t carry the same reward as praying early. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Prayer at its earliest time” is most beloved to Allah. Consistently delaying prayer until the last minute indicates a lack of eagerness and prioritization. It’s spiritually healthier to pray as soon as the time enters, or shortly after.

Resources & References

If you want to deepen your understanding of ṣalāh, here are authentic and trusted sources you can turn to:

Primary Islamic Texts:

📖 Sahih al-Bukhari — The most authentic collection of hadith, compiled by Imam Bukhari. Contains numerous narrations about the Prophet’s ﷺ prayer practices, timings, and spiritual significance of ṣalāh.
📖 Sahih Muslim — The second most authentic hadith collection. Particularly useful for understanding the spiritual and practical aspects of prayer.
📖 Sunan Abu Dawud, Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Sunan al-Nasa’i, Sunan Ibn Majah — These four books, along with Bukhari and Muslim, form the six major hadith collections (Kutub al-Sittah). They contain detailed descriptions of how to perform wuḍūʾ, the positions in prayer, and various supplications.
📖 Riyadh al-Salihin by Imam al-Nawawi — A compilation of hadith organized by topic. The chapters on prayer are accessible and perfect for daily reading.

Classical Fiqh Texts:

📚 Al-Fiqh al-Islami wa Adillatuhu by Wahbah al-Zuhayli — A comprehensive modern encyclopedia of Islamic jurisprudence covering all schools of thought.
📚 The Reliance of the Traveller (Shafi’i fiqh) and Al-Hidayah (Hanafi fiqh) — Classic manuals that detail the rulings on prayer according to each school.

Online Resources:

🌐 IslamQA.info — Reliable for fatawa (Islamic rulings) from a traditional Sunni perspective. Always check the sources cited in their answers.
🌐 SeekersGuidance.org — Offers free online courses on how to pray, fiqh of worship, and Islamic spirituality. Taught by qualified scholars.
🌐 Bayyinah Institute and Qalam Institute — Provide Qur’anic studies and hadith courses that contextualize the importance of prayer in a believer’s life.
🌐 ChandKiTarikh.in — Your go-to platform for accurate daily prayer times across India. Calculates times based on your city’s specific coordinates, accounting for latitude, longitude, and seasonal variations. Also provides Qibla direction and Islamic calendar dates.

Books on Prayer and Spirituality:

📕 “Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship” by Imam al-Ghazali — Explores the spiritual depth behind the physical actions of prayer. Reminds you that ṣalāh isn’t just movement; it’s a state of heart.
📕 “In the Early Hours” by Khurram Murad — Practical advice on strengthening your relationship with Allah through consistent prayer and Qur’an recitation.
📕 “Purification of the Heart” by Hamza Yusuf — While not exclusively about prayer, it discusses the spiritual diseases that prevent us from praying with presence and how to cure them.

Calculation Methods and Standards:

🔢 Muslim World League (MWL) — Uses 18° for Fajr and 17° for ʿIshāʾ. Widely accepted across the world.
🔢 Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) — Uses 15° for both Fajr and ʿIshāʾ. More lenient, suitable for higher latitudes.
🔢 Umm al-Qura (Saudi Arabia) — Uses 18.5° for Fajr and a fixed 90-minute interval after Maghrib for ʿIshāʾ.
🔢 University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi — Popular in Pakistan and parts of India, uses 18° for Fajr and 18° for ʿIshāʾ.

Most Indian Muslims follow either the MWL standard or local observation methods determined by regional scholars. Check with your local masjid or use ChandKiTarikh.in to see which method applies to your area.

Apps and Tools:

📱 Muslim Pro — Popular prayer time app, but verify its calculation method matches your local standard.
📱 Athan — Another widely used app with multiple calculation methods.
📱 ChandKiTarikh.in Web Tool — Specifically designed for Indian users, with city-wise accurate timings and easy-to-read interface.
🧭 Qibla Finder Apps — Most modern smartphones have built-in compass apps that can show Qibla direction. Just make sure to calibrate them properly.

If You’re Learning to Pray for the First Time:

Start with visual guides and step-by-step videos from trusted sources like SeekersGuidance or local Islamic centers. Reading about prayer is helpful, but actually seeing it performed makes it much easier to learn. Consider attending a local masjid and asking someone to teach you in person. Muslims are generally eager to help those learning to pray — it’s considered a great act of charity to teach someone this fundamental pillar of Islam.

Not Down 👇

Prayer isn’t just something Muslims do. It’s who we are. Five times a day, wherever we are — in a high-rise office in Mumbai, on a farm in Punjab, in a university dorm in Hyderabad — we stop, we turn toward Mecca, and we bow. We bow to the One who created us, sustains us, and to whom we’ll return.

This act, repeated daily, shapes everything else. It shapes how you treat people. It shapes how you do business. It shapes how you respond to hardship, how you handle success, and how you see yourself in this world. You’re not just drifting through life. You have a purpose. You have a Creator. And five times a day, you acknowledge that in the most physical, undeniable way possible.

If you’re someone who’s been inconsistent with prayer — missing Fajr regularly, skipping prayers during work, praying only when it’s convenient — let this be the moment you change. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Today. Right now, if it’s prayer time, stop reading and go pray. If it’s not time yet, make the intention that when the next adhān is called, you’ll be among the first to respond.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Between a person and disbelief is the abandonment of prayer” (Sahih Muslim). That’s not said to scare you, but to wake you up. Your īmān (faith) is like a plant. If you water it five times daily with prayer, it flourishes. If you neglect it, it withers. And you don’t realize how dry things have gotten until you try to pray after months of neglect and find that the words feel foreign, the positions feel awkward, and your heart feels distant.

But here’s the beautiful thing: it’s never too late. Allah’s door is always open. The moment you decide to return, He’s already there, waiting. You don’t need to be perfect to start praying. You don’t need to have your life figured out. You just need to stand, raise your hands, and say Allāhu Akbar. Everything else follows from that.

Take Action Today:

✅ Set up accurate prayer times — Visit ChandKiTarikh.in and get the correct timings for your city. Bookmark the page or set daily reminders.
✅ Commit to one prayer — If five seems overwhelming, start with never missing Fajr. Build that habit. The rest will follow.
✅ Pray in congregation — If you’re male, make it to the masjid for at least one prayer daily. The community, the discipline, the reward — it all adds up.
✅ Learn to pray correctly — If you’re uncertain about any steps, watch a video, read a guide, or ask someone knowledgeable. Praying correctly matters.
✅ Make duʿāʾ in sujūd — Don’t just rush through the movements. Pause in prostration. Ask Allah for what you need. Pour your heart out. That’s when He’s closest.
✅ Teach your children — If you have kids, teach them to pray early. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Command your children to pray at seven, and discipline them for it at ten” (Abu Dawud). Make prayer a natural part of your household, not an afterthought.

Prayer is the foundation. Everything in Islam is built on it. If your prayer is strong, consistent, and sincere, everything else in your life will start aligning. You’ll find yourself more patient, more grateful, more aware of Allah’s presence. And that awareness changes everything.

So don’t wait for motivation. Don’t wait until you “feel ready.” Just start. Stand before your Lord. Bow before your Creator. Prostrate to the One who gave you life. And do it again tomorrow. And the day after. And the day after that. Until it becomes so deeply ingrained in your routine that not praying feels strange, incomplete, like something essential is missing.

Because it is.

“And establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows that which you do.” (Qur’an 29:45)

May Allah accept our prayers, forgive our shortcomings, and grant us the consistency and sincerity to stand before Him five times daily until our last breath. Āmīn.

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