Fajr Prayer
The dawn prayer, performed before sunrise
Rakats Breakdown
Sunnah (Before)
2
Fardh
2
Sunnah (After)
0
Nafl
0
Witr
0
Total Rakats
4
Follows the Hanafi school of thought. Minor variations may exist in other schools. All schools agree on the Fardh (obligatory) rakats.
Prayer Time
From true dawn (Fajr Sadiq) until just before sunrise
"Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed."
— Quran 17:78
Read verseKey Points
- Angels witness this prayer
- Best prayed early in its time
- Protection of Allah for those who pray it
Islamic Sources
"Whoever prays Fajr is under the protection of Allah. Do not put yourselves in a position where Allah has to call you to account."
— Sahih Muslim 657
Read full reference"The two rak'ahs of Fajr are better than this world and everything in it."
— Sahih Muslim 725
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