Uncover the traditions and timings of Islamic prayers, including the Tahajjud, Fajr, Sunnah and more. Discover their unique characteristics and spiritual significance within Muslim practices.
What is the prayer before Fajr called?
The Tahajjud is a special Islamic night prayer that is recommended, though not compulsory, for all Muslims. Known as the best among the voluntary prayers, the Tahajjud is prayed after Isha (the obligatory nightly prayer) and before Fajr (the obligatory morning prayer).
What is Sunnah before Fajr called?
Fajr Sunnah prayer There is no Sunnah prayer after Fajr prayer . Before Fajr there is a Sunnah ratibah prayer (established Sunnah) which is two rak’ahs. This is the most firmly established of the Sunnah ratibah prayers.
Can Tahajjud be prayed just before Fajr?
It’s not wrong. But the 2 Sunnahs have their own blessing and if you’re going to pray tahajjud it makes sense you pray those sunnahs as well. Tahajjud can be prayed any time after Isha until before Fajr.
What is the name of the two Rakats before Fajr?
Such Rak`ah are called Sunnah Rawatib or Sunnah Mu’akkadah (compulsory prayers). 1101. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) did not attach more importance to any Nawafil prayer than the two Rak`ah of prayer before dawn (Fajr) prayer. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
What are the 2 Rakats in Fajr?
Each daily prayer has a different number of rakats per prayer: Fajr: 2 Rakat Sunnah, then 2 Rakat Fardh.
What are the 2 Rakats after Fajr called?
Ishraq prayer is a two-rak’ah prayer that is offered after the sun has risen and become high, for those who pray Fajr in congregation in the mosque, then sit in the place where they prayed, remembering Allah, may He be exalted, until they pray two rak’ahs.