📊 The Daily Prayers (Rak'at Table)

Muslims pray five times daily at fixed times: Fajr, Zuhr, ‘Asr, Maghrib, and ‘Isha. Each prayer has units called rak‘at. In each rak‘ah you stand, recite, bow (ruku‘), and prostrate (sujud).

📊 Rak‘at Table (Daily Prayers)

Prayer Before Fard (Sunnah) Required (Fard) After Fard (Sunnah / Nafl / Witr)
Fajr (Dawn) 2 2 -
Zuhr (Midday) 4 4 2 Sunnah + 2 Nafl
‘Asr (Afternoon) 4 (Optional) 4 -
Maghrib (Sunset) - 3 2 Sunnah + 2 Nafl
‘Isha (Night) 4 (Optional) 4 2 Sunnah + 2 Nafl + 3 Witr

🌙 Important Note About Witr

Witr is wajib (highly necessary). It is not counted as a sixth fard prayer, but it is still necessary and must be made up (qada) if missed.

📌 Key Takeaways

  • Five prayers are fard; Witr is also a necessary (wajib) prayer.