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Dhuhr Prayer

The midday prayer, performed after the sun passes its zenith

Rakats Breakdown

Sunnah (Before)
4
Fardh
4
Sunnah (After)
2
Nafl
2
Witr
0
Total Rakats
12

Follows the Hanafi school of thought. Minor variations may exist in other schools. All schools agree on the Fardh (obligatory) rakats.

Prayer Time

From when the sun passes its zenith until the shadow of an object is equal to its length

"Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night."

— Quran 17:78

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Key Points

  • First prayer time begins when sun passes its zenith
  • The Prophet emphasized the Sunnah prayers before and after
  • A moment of worship during busy midday hours

Islamic Sources

"Whoever maintains four rak'ahs before Dhuhr and four after, Allah will make the Fire forbidden for him."

— Sunan Abu Dawud 1269 (Hasan)

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"The Prophet (ﷺ) never abandoned the four rak'ahs before Dhuhr."

— Sunan al-Tirmidhi 427

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