How Many Rakats is: Fajr ?
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In Islam, there are five daily prayers known as Salah. Each prayer consists of a specific number of units called Rakats. The table below provides the number of Rakats for each prayer, including Sunnah (recommended), Fardh (obligatory), Nafl (optional), and Witr (odd-numbered) Rakats.
Follows the Hanafi school. Variations may exist in other schools.
| Prayer | Sunnah (Before) | Fardh | Sunnah (After) | Nafl | Witr | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | 4 |
| Dhuhr | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | – | 12 |
| Asr | 4 | 4 | – | – | – | 8 |
| Maghrib | – | 3 | 2 | 2 | – | 7 |
| Isha | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| Jumuah Friday congregational prayer | 4 | 2 | 4 + 2 | 2 | – | 14 |
| Eid Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha | – | – | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| Janazah Funeral prayer | – | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Tahiyyat al-Masjid Upon entering the mosque | – | – | – | 2 | – | 2 |
Schools of Thought (Madhabs)
The information on this website primarily follows the Hanafi school of thought. However, there are four major Sunni schools of Islamic jurisprudence:
Hanafi
Founded by Imam Abu Hanifa. Most widely followed, particularly in South Asia, Turkey, and Central Asia.
Maliki
Founded by Imam Malik. Predominant in North and West Africa.
Shafi'i
Founded by Imam al-Shafi'i. Common in East Africa, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Middle East.
Hanbali
Founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal. Followed primarily in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Key differences: All schools agree on the Fardh (obligatory) rakats. Variations exist mainly in the number and emphasis of Sunnah Muakkadah (emphasized voluntary) prayers. For example, some schools may recommend 2 Sunnah before Asr instead of 4. It's best to follow the school that aligns with your local community or the scholars you trust.