How To Pray In Islam: Learn Muslim Namaz (Prayers) Method

In this article, we covered how to pray in Islam five times a day. It is obligatory to pray namaz five times for Muslims. A Muslim day starts with Fajr namaz and ends with Esha namaz. There are five prayers which are Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. These are obligatory to offer for every Muslim

Before offering Namaz we must know the method of all prayers. We tried to write full details about all the prayers. Let’s start learning about prayers.

1st you need to memorize the Salah lesson which we read while praying Salah. In the below photos, you can see the prayer lesson and method.

What We Read in Namaz (Prayer Lesson)

1st memorize the complete prayer lesson and then learn the method of prayer (Namaz).

1st: Niyyah (Attension)

Then we have to say Takbeer:

We do Quyaam and say Sanaa:

Then we read Ta’awwuz and Tasmiyah:

Then we say Surah Fatiha:

Then we say any surah but it is necessary to read 3 verses or one verse equal to 3 verses.

Then we have to do Ruku after reading Surah.

Then we do Qaumah:

Then we do 2 sajdah togather

Then we remain seated.

Then read Tasgaggud

Then we say Salaam Right then left:

Now start learning how to pray in Islam five times a day.

NAMAZ FAJR – How to Pray Fajr

The Fajr prayer Early Morning Prayer is a Salah (ritual prayer) offered in the early morning. Fajr increases beauty. The Fajr Prayer is one of the prayers most loved by Allah (SWT). There is no better way to start your day than Fajr Salah, simply because you sacrifice your sleep for the sake of Allah (SWT) while others are sleeping. Fajr, which commonly means dawn, is the time when the first of five daily prayers in Islam is performed.

Fajar prayer Rakat:

The Fajr Prayer consists of 04 rakat in total, split into two types: Two Sunnah Mu’akkadah Rakats ( highly recommended and regularly performed by Prophet Muhammad) and Two Fard Rakats ( obligatory and essential to fulfill the Fajr prayer requirement).

How to Perform 02 Rakat Namaz Fard Part of Fajr Prayer:

1st Rakat:

• First, make the Niyyah ( intention ) by reciting “ I intend to Perform the 02 Rakat Fard Part of the Salat al Fajr.

نَوَیْتُ أَنْ أُصَلِّيَ صَلَاةَ الْفَجْرِ رَكْعَتَيْنِ فَرْضًا لِلّٰهِ تَعَالَى

Translate: I hope to pray the Fajr prayer, two rak’ahs, and the responsibility of Allah Almighty.

I hope to pray two rak’ahs of Fajr Prayer for Allah Almighty.

• You say takbir “Allahu Akbar” This starts the prayer.

• Begin reciting “Subhanaka”

سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ، وَلَا إِلٰهَ غَيْرُكَ

Transliteration: Subhanaka-Allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarak-asmuka, wa ta’ala jaduka, wa la ilaha ghayrik.

Translation (Tarjuma):

“Glory is to You, O Allah and all compliments are due to You. Blessed is Your Name, and glorious is Your grace. There is no spirit worthy of worship except You.”

4. After you say Ta’awwudh: “A’udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim.” Bismillah: “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.”

5. 5. Reciting Surah Al
6. The next portion is (Surah ikhlas) of the Quran.
7. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem.
8. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
9. 9. Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
10. 10. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
11. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.

2nd Rakat:

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.
4. The next portion is (Surah ikhlas) of the Quran.
5. 5. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
6. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
7. Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
8. 8. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
9. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
10. After this you recite At-tahiyyat.

Tashahhud (Tahiyyat) is:

Then, recite Allah-umma salli, Allah-umma Barik, and Rabbana.

11. 11. Turn your face to the right first and say Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah and then to his left and do the same turning your face to the left and saying Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah.

How to Pray Fajr Qadha:

The Qadha for Fajr prayer is 2 Rakat, which can be prayed anytime after the Fajr time has passed, except for the three Makruh times (Midday, SunRise, SunSet. These Makruh times are 15-20 minutes in duration each, so except for these three times, we can pray the Qadha of Fajr prayer anytime we find in the day.

DHUHR PRAYER- NOON REFLECTIONS

Dhuhr prayer is an important act of worship that is performed in the middle of the day before Asr. This time is very special when a person turns to Allah’s mercy and forgiveness after the workload and tiredness of his day. Dua draws a person towards Allah and creates a state of peace and satisfaction in his heart. It strengthens the bond between believers. It helps to purify the soul and gain forgiveness of sins. It can be prayed till the time Asr doesn’t set in.

Dhuhr prayer: How to Pray Dhuhr

The Dhuhr prayer consists of 12 rakat in total, split into Four Rakat Sunnah, Four Rakat Fard, Two Rakat Sunnah, and then Two Rakat Nafl. First Four Rakat are performed as Sunnah Mokadda. The next Four Rakat are performed as Fard.

How to Perform 04 Rakat Namaz Fard Part of Zuhr Prayer:

1st Rakat:

• First, make the Niyyah ( intention ) by reciting “ I hope to Perform the 04 Rakat Fard Part of the Dhuhr prayer.

I hope to pray Four rak’ahs of Zuhr prayer for Allah Almighty.

• You say takbir “Allahu Akbar” This starts the prayer.

•  Begin reciting “Subhanaka”

سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ، وَلَا إِلٰهَ غَيْرُكَ

• After you say Ta’awwudh: “A’udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim.” Bismillah: “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.”

• Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.

• The Next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.

•  Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem.

•  Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.

• Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.

• Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).

• Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.

2nd Rakat:

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.
4. The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.
5. 5. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
6. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
7. Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
8. 8. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
9. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
10. After this, you recite At-tahiyyat. 

3rd Rakat:

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.
4. The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.
5. 5. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
6. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
7. Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
8. 8. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
9. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.

4th Rakat:

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.
4. The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.
5. 5. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
6. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
7. Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
8. 8. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
9. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
10. After this, you recite At-tahiyyat. 

Tashahhud (Tahiyyat) is:

Then, recite Allah-umma salli, Allah-umma Barik, and Rabbana.

11. 11. Turn your face to the right first and say Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah and then to his left and do the same turn your face to the left and say Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah.

ASR PRAYER – GOLDEN HOUR PRAYER

The Asr prayer afternoon prayer is one of the mandatory five Islamic prayers. The Muslim prayer is offered to Allah in the afternoon hour of the Day. The Asr prayer consists of four obligatory cycles, rakat. The Asr prayer is not a ritual but holds a deeper spiritual importance. It serves as a spiritual anchor in the middle of our daily activities.

Asr prayer Rakat: How to Pray Asr

Salat ul Asr consists of 04 obligatory rakat, along with four sunnah rakat preceding it. In extreme cases, you can start your Asr prayer a Minute before maghrib and you can finish one rakat of Asr before the time for maghrib starts, you can finish the rest of the Asr prayer and it would be counted, But don’t make a habit of it.

How to Perform 04 Rakat Namaz Fard Part of Asr Prayer:

1st Rakat:

• First make the Niyyah ( intention ) by reciting “ I hope to Perform the 04 Rakat Fard Part of the Asr prayer.

I intend to pray Four rakat of Asr prayer for Allah Almighty.

• You say takbir “Allahu Akbar” This starts the prayer.

•  Begin reciting “Subhanaka”

سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ، وَلَا إِلٰهَ غَيْرُكَ

• After you say Ta’awwudh: “A’udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim.” Bismillah: “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.”

• Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.

• Next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.

•  Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem.

• Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.

• Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.

• Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).

2nd Rakat:

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.
4. The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.
5. 5. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
6. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
7. Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
8. 8. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
9. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
10. After this you recite At-tahiyyat.

3rd Rakat:

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.
4. The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.
5. 5. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
6. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
7. Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
8. 8. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
9. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.

4th Rakat:

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.
4. The Next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.
5. 5. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
6. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
7. Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
8. 8. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
9. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
10. After this, you recite At-tahiyyat 

Tashahhud (Tahiyyat) is:

Then, recite Allah-umma salli, Allah-umma Barik, and Rabbana.

11. 11. Turn your face to the right first and say Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah and then to his left and do the same turn your face to the left and say Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah.

MAGHRIB PRAYER – SUNSET SERENADE

The Maghrib prayer sunset prayer is one of the mandatory fifth salah (Islamic prayers) and contains three cycles (rakat ). If counted from midnight, it is the fourth one. The Muslim prayer is offered to Allah at the sunset hour of the day. The time of maghrib has great significance in Islam. There is a mandatory daily Prayer called Salat ul Maghrib.

Maghrib prayer Rakat: How to Pray Maghrib Namaz

 

Maghrib prayer consists of 3 Rakat Fard, 2 Rakat Sunnah, and 2 Rakat Nafl. Completing 3 Fard rakat on time fulfills the Maghrib prayer’s core requirement.

How to Perform 03 Rakat Namaz Fard Part of Maghrib Prayer:

• First make the Niyyah ( intention ) by reciting “ I hope to Perform the 03 Rakat Fard Part of the Asr prayer.

I hope to pray Three rakat of Asr prayer for Allah Almighty.

• You say takbir “Allahu Akbar” This starts the prayer.

•  Begin reciting “Subhanaka”

سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ، وَلَا إِلٰهَ غَيْرُكَ

• Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.

•  The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.

•  Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem.

•  Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.

•  Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.

• Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).

2nd Rakat:

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.
4. The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.
5. 5. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
6. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
7. Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
8. 8. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
9. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
10. After this you recite At-tahiyyat 

3rd Rakat:

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.
4. The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.
5. 5. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
6. After this, you recite At-tahiyyat 

Then, recite Allah-umma salli, Allah-umma Barik, and Rabbana.

11. 11. Turn your face to the right first and say Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah and then to his left and doing the same turn your face to the left and say Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah.

ISHA PRAYER (SALAT AL ISHA)  – THE PEACEFUL NIGHT PRAYER 

The Salat al Isha Prayer night prayer is one of the mandatory five daily Islamic prayers and contains four cycles. The Isha prayer is the fifth and final obligatory prayer of the day. It is performed at the end of the day, at night. The time for this prayer begins after the Maghrib prayer and lasts until midnight. The isha prayer consists of four obligatory rakat, and in addition, two Sunnah Mu’akkadah and two Nafl and Witr are also performed.

Salat Al Isha Namaz Rakat: How to Pray Isha

The Salat al Isha prayer has 4 mandatory rakat it is called Fard and 13 optional called Sunnah, Nafal, and Witr. These optional prayers are encouraged for increased rewards and closeness to Allah.

How to Perform the Four Rakat Fard Part of Salat al Isha:

• First make the Niyyah ( intention ) by reciting “ I hope to Perform the 04 Rakat Fard Part of the Salat al Isha prayer.

I intend to pray Four rakat of Salat al Isha prayer for Allah Almighty.

• You say takbir “Allahu Akbar” This starts the prayer.

•  Begin reciting “Subhanaka”

سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ، وَلَا إِلٰهَ غَيْرُكَ

•  Reciting Surah Al Fatiha.

• The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.

•  Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem.

•  Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.

•  Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.

• Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).

•  Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.

2nd Rakat:

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.
4. 4. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
5. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
6. Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
7. 7. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
8. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
9. After this, you recite At-tahiyyat.

3rd Rakat:

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.
4. 4. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
5. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
6. Go into the First Sajdah and you say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
7. 7. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
8. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.

4th Rakat: 

1. 1. Rise to continue to the next rak’ahs.
2. You say Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.
3. The next portion is (Surah) of the Quran.
4. 4. Go into Ruku and you say Subhana Rabbiyal
5. Stand up straight when you say Sami Allahu liman Hamidah and say Rabbana lakal Hamd in a low voice.
6. 6. Now sit up from the first Sajdha in the Jalsa position ( Sitting positions between the two sajdah ).
7. Now go into the second sajdah and say Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.
8. After this, you recite At-tahiyyat.

Then, recite Allah-umma salli, Allah-umma Barik, and Rabbana.

9. 9. Turn your face to the right first and say Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah and then to his left and do the same turn your face to the left and say Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah.

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