The Islamic religion is one of the daily prayers.

The Islamic religion is one of the daily prayers. Zuhr prayer is among the five obligatory prayers and it is the second prayer offered to God at the noon hour of the afternoon. It consists of four Rakats (units) and is done after the sun descends towards the west from the middle of the sky.

• 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 tells us that the first thing that will be examined on the Day of Judgement is our adherence to the commandment of the five daily salah. A good understanding of this subject will play a key part in Allah’s decision between allowing entry into Jannah(heaven) or Jahannam(hellfire)

Zuhr is performed just at noon

which is an Islamic prayer offered at noon. An Islamic day begins at sunset, so Zuhr is the fourth prayer offered by Muslims in a day.

• Since the Muslim Day begins at sundown, According to the Muslim calendar Zuhr is technically the fourth prayer of the day. However, since a conventional day starts at midnight. This makes it the Second prayer of the day.
• If you have trouble keeping track of the times to perform Fajr, there are many apps and websites that track the times in your area and tell you the correct time to pray.

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.

• You can also pray voluntarily at different times of day in addition to the five daily prayers.

You must face the Qiblah or the direction of Mecca.

Mecca is Islam’s holy city, and Muslims perform their prayers towards it. In North America, the Qiblah is east and slightly north, but the direction will change depending on where you are. Find the direction and face it for the entire prayer

• If you’re not sure which way to face, there are websites and apps that can help you find the right direction.

In zuhr prayer, there are four rakats of sunnah and four rakats of fard, followed by two rakats of sunnah.

• The Maghrib prayer has 3 rakats and the other 3 prayers have 4 rakats.

Start by announcing your intention to pray to Allah.

• Rakat 1 :  To begin this prayer you declare your intention to perform the four rakats of Sunnah. Recite, “I intend to perform The Four Rakats Sunnah Part of The Salat Al Zuhr.” Say Takbir “Allahu Akbar” and then start the prayer by reciting “Shubhanaka”. After saying “Audhubillahi min-ash-shaytan-nir-rajeem Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-raheem”, recite the Surah Al-Fatiha and go into a bowing position saying “Subahaana Rabbiyal Azeem”. After saying “Sami AllahuIiman Hamidah”, stand back up and say “RabbanaIakal Hamd” in a low voice. Then, go into the 1st Sajdah and say “Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa’la” and then sit up from the position into a jalsa position, then go into the 2nd Sajdah and say “Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa’la”.Rakat 1
• Rakat : 2 Now, rise up to begin with the next Rakat by saying “Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Raheem” and then recite Surah Al-Fatiha. Then, again go into a bowing position and say “Subahaana Rabbiyal Azeem”. After saying “Sami AllahuIiman Hamidah”, stand back up and say “RabbanaIakal Hamd” in a low voice. Then, go into the 1st Sajdah and say “Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa’la” and then sit up from the position into a jalsa position, then go into the 2nd Sajdah and say “Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa’la”. Lastly, you sit and recite Al-tahiyyat.
• Rakat 3 : Repeat the same steps as rakats 2 except for reciting Al-tahiyyat in the end.
• Rakat 4 : Repeat the same steps as rakats 2 but along with Al-tahiyyat, you also recite “Allah-ummasalli, Allah-umma Barik and Rabbana”. Then, turn your face right and left and say “Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah” in both directions.

Follow the same steps as 4 rakats Sunnah. For the final part of 2 rakats Sunnah, follow the first two rakats of 4 rakats Sunnah and at the end, along with Al-tahiyyat, recite Allah-umma salli, Allah-umma Barik and Rabbana. Then turn your face right and left and say “Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah” in both directions. **

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