How To Perform
Fajr Salaah
How To Perform
Fajr Salaah
About Fajr Salaah, How To Perform Fajr Salaah
Fajr is one of the five daily prayers in the Islamic religion.
According to the Quran, it is a ritual to praise Allah. Each prayer is done at a specific time of the day, and the Fajr is the dawn prayer. Muslims regard prayer as an important part of their faith and consider the five daily prayers to be among the Five Pillars of Islam.
- For every Muslim, it is compulsory to complete the five prayers correctly and on time every day, with very few exceptions.
- Children should be taught by their parents to read their salah at age 7 and be made to complete all five prayers by age 10 or be disciplined for not doing so.
- The Qur’an states that the first thing that will be examined on the Day of Judgment is our adherence to the commandment of praying five times daily. Allah’s decision as to whether or not to grant entry into Jannah or Jahannam depends on the actions of people.
What time to perform the Fajr Salaah
Fajr is performed just before of sunrise.
Sunrise is happens at different times thoughout the years and depend on your location. Check you local sunrise times and perform the prayer before then.
- Since the muslim Day begins at sundown, According to muslim calender Fajr is technically the third prayer of the day. However, since a conventional day starts at midnight. This makes it the first prayer of the day.
- If you have trouble keeping track the times to perform Fajr, there are many apps and website that track the times in your area and tell you the correct time to pray.
Do I have to perform Fajr Salaah every day?
In the Muslim tradition, you have to be completed all five prayers correctly every day.
It is a very essential part of Islam. Muslims take it very seriously.
- In addition to the five daily prayers, you can offer voluntary prayers at various times during the day.
Which direction do I face?
The Qiblah (direction toward which Muslims face in prayer) must be faced while performing prayers.
Mecca is Islam’s holiest city and Muslims turn in prayer toward Mecca. In North America, the Qiblah is to the east and slightly north; however, it will change depending on where you are. To find this direction, face west for all prayers.
- For directions, look to websites and apps that can help you determine which direction to face.
How many rakats is Fajr Salaah?
Fajr Salaah contains two rakats.
The Fajr prayer contains 2 of these rakats, meaning you’ll repeat the same movements and recitations twice.
- The Maghrib prayer consists of three rakats and the other three prayers have four rakats.
What is the porcess for performing the first rakat?
Start by announcing your intention to offer prayer to Allah.
Announce your intention to perform prayer by saying “I intend to offer the Fajr prayer for Allah.” Raise your hands to your ears with palms facing Mecca, then recite the first two verses of “Surat Al-Fātiha” in Arabic.
- Stand with your arms in front of you with your right hand on top of your left hand. This is called the qiyam position. Recite the following prayers in this position: Thana (“Subhanaka Allah humma wa bihamdika, wa tabaraka ismuka, wa ta’ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghairuk”) Ta’awadh (“Audu bi Allah i mina ashaitan i errajeem”) Tasmiah (“Bismillah i rrahman i erraheem”) and Al-Fatihah (“Al humdo lil-lahi rab-bil al ala-meen. Arrahman i rraheem. Maliki yaum i eddeen. Iyyaka nabudu wa iyyaka nasta een. Ihdinas sirata almustaqeem. Siratal lazhina anamta alaihim, ghairil maghdubi alaihim, wa la adhdhaal leen.”)
- End with a short recitation of your choice from the Quran, saying “Allahu Akbar” and bowing forward with hands on knees.
- When bowing, say “Allahu Akbar” three times and then say “Subhana rabbiya al azeem.”
- Stand back up and say “Samia Allah u liman hamidah, Rab’bana lakal hamd.”
- Kneel down, place your palms flat on the floor, and press your face into them. Say, “Allahu Akbar” three times. Say “Subhana rabbiyal a’ala” three times.
- Perform the ritual of the Fajr prayer (the first rakat) by sitting up with your hands on your thighs and saying “Allahu Akbar” three times. Kneel to the ground again and say “Allahu Akbar” three times. With your face and palms on the floor, say “Subhana rabbiyal a’ala” three times and raise back up.
How do I do the second rakat?
Stand up from the kneeling position, and say “Allahu Akbar” as you return to your standing posture.
Repeat the same prayer from the first rakat. Then recite another short surah from the Quran; feel free to choose a different surah than you did in your first rakat. Follow these steps to complete the 2nd rakat.
- Complete the same set of steps that you completed in the first rakat.
- While still kneeling after completing the first steps in the prayer, say: “Now I stand before You. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.” While reciting the last line of this prayer, stick your right index finger straight out.
- After saying another short prayer, turn and face in the direction of Mecca. Face Satan, if he has not yet been expelled from your life. Then say a short prayer for Allah, as taught by Prophet Muhammad.
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About Fajr Salaah, How To Perform Fajr Salaah
Fajr is one of the five daily prayers in the Islamic religion.
According to the Quran, it is a ritual to praise Allah. Each prayer is done at a specific time of the day, and the Fajr is the dawn prayer. Muslims regard prayer as an important part of their faith and consider the five daily prayers to be among the Five Pillars of Islam.
- For every Muslim, it is compulsory to complete the five prayers correctly and on time every day, with very few exceptions.
- Children should be taught by their parents to read their salah at age 7 and be made to complete all five prayers by age 10 or be disciplined for not doing so.
- The Qur’an states that the first thing that will be examined on the Day of Judgment is our adherence to the commandment of praying five times daily. Allah’s decision as to whether or not to grant entry into Jannah or Jahannam depends on the actions of people.
What time to perform the Fajr Salaah
Fajr is performed just before of sunrise.
Sunrise is happens at different times thoughout the years and depend on your location. Check you local sunrise times and perform the prayer before then.
- Since the muslim Day begins at sundown, According to muslim calender Fajr is technically the third prayer of the day. However, since a conventional day starts at midnight. This makes it the first prayer of the day.
- If you have trouble keeping track the times to perform Fajr, there are many apps and website that track the times in your area and tell you the correct time to pray.
Do I have to perform Fajr Salaah every day?
In the Muslim tradition, you have to be completed all five prayers correctly every day.
It is a very essential part of Islam. Muslims take it very seriously.
- In addition to the five daily prayers, you can offer voluntary prayers at various times during the day.
Which direction do I face?
The Qiblah (direction toward which Muslims face in prayer) must be faced while performing prayers.
Mecca is Islam’s holiest city and Muslims turn in prayer toward Mecca. In North America, the Qiblah is to the east and slightly north; however, it will change depending on where you are. To find this direction, face west for all prayers.
- For directions, look to websites and apps that can help you determine which direction to face.
How many rakats is Fajr Salaah?
Fajr Salaah contains two rakats.
The Fajr prayer contains 2 of these rakats, meaning you’ll repeat the same movements and recitations twice.
- The Maghrib prayer consists of three rakats and the other three prayers have four rakats.
What is the porcess for performing the first rakat?
Start by announcing your intention to offer prayer to Allah.
Announce your intention to perform prayer by saying “I intend to offer the Fajr prayer for Allah.” Raise your hands to your ears with palms facing Mecca, then recite the first two verses of “Surat Al-Fātiha” in Arabic.
- Stand with your arms in front of you with your right hand on top of your left hand. This is called the qiyam position. Recite the following prayers in this position: Thana (“Subhanaka Allah humma wa bihamdika, wa tabaraka ismuka, wa ta’ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghairuk”) Ta’awadh (“Audu bi Allah i mina ashaitan i errajeem”) Tasmiah (“Bismillah i rrahman i erraheem”) and Al-Fatihah (“Al humdo lil-lahi rab-bil al ala-meen. Arrahman i rraheem. Maliki yaum i eddeen. Iyyaka nabudu wa iyyaka nasta een. Ihdinas sirata almustaqeem. Siratal lazhina anamta alaihim, ghairil maghdubi alaihim, wa la adhdhaal leen.”)
- End with a short recitation of your choice from the Quran, saying “Allahu Akbar” and bowing forward with hands on knees.
- When bowing, say “Allahu Akbar” three times and then say “Subhana rabbiya al azeem.”
- Stand back up and say “Samia Allah u liman hamidah, Rab’bana lakal hamd.”
- Kneel down, place your palms flat on the floor, and press your face into them. Say, “Allahu Akbar” three times. Say “Subhana rabbiyal a’ala” three times.
- Perform the ritual of the Fajr prayer (the first rakat) by sitting up with your hands on your thighs and saying “Allahu Akbar” three times. Kneel to the ground again and say “Allahu Akbar” three times. With your face and palms on the floor, say “Subhana rabbiyal a’ala” three times and raise back up.
How do I do the second rakat?
Stand up from the kneeling position, and say “Allahu Akbar” as you return to your standing posture.
Repeat the same prayer from the first rakat. Then recite another short surah from the Quran; feel free to choose a different surah than you did in your first rakat. Follow these steps to complete the 2nd rakat.
- Complete the same set of steps that you completed in the first rakat.
- While still kneeling after completing the first steps in the prayer, say: “Now I stand before You. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.” While reciting the last line of this prayer, stick your right index finger straight out.
- After saying another short prayer, turn and face in the direction of Mecca. Face Satan, if he has not yet been expelled from your life. Then say a short prayer for Allah, as taught by Prophet Muhammad.
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