Explore the concept of nafl, its timing, its connection to Maghrib, and forbidden periods for these voluntary Islamic prayers. A useful guide for Muslims seeking clarity.
Is there any nafl after Maghrib?
An unspecified number of extra nawafil are also recommended after Maghrib from a minimum of two upwards. Some hadiths recommend six specifically. Note: Two Rak’ahs are mustahabb between the adhan and iqamah according to some schools.
What time is prohibited for nafl prayers?
During these times, supererogatory prayers are either makrooh (disliked) or haram (forbidden). The forbidden times are after performing the Fajr prayer, after Asr prayer, when the sun is still rising or setting and during a Friday sermon.
Can you pray nafl prayer at any time?
Nafl Salah can be performed at any time except when congregational prayers have started, at sunrise (until it has risen), when the sun reaches its zenith (until it passes) and just before the sunsets. Also during the jumu’ah khutbah one should pay attention to the khateeb.
Is nafl before or after Maghrib?
According to the preferred opinion in the Hanafi Madhab, reading two Rak’aats Nafl Salaah after the Adhaan of Maghrib before the Fardh Salaah is not preferable and Mustahab. Rather it is merely allowed provided there is no unnecessary delay in the Fardh of Maghrib.
Can we offer nafl between Asr and Maghrib?
Nafl prayers should not be performed during the times forbidden for prayers. For instance, they should not be offered between Salat al-Asr and Salat al-Maghrib.
What is the rule of Maghrib?
Maghrib consists of 3 obligatory rakats. Each rakat takes about a minute to pray, meaning that praying Maghrib will taken you around 3 minutes total. When praying with an imam in a mosque, however, it may take longer. Keep in mind that it’s considered a sin to rush through prayers in Islam.