Asr prayer نماز عصر, the third of the five daily prayers in Islam, is performed in the late afternoon before the sun begins to set. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught Muslims the proper way to perform Asr Salah , which includes four rakats of Sunnah, four rakats of Fard.
The detailed method of performing Asr Salah was passed down through generations via Hadiths—sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Companions of the Prophet meticulously documented these practices, ensuring that the correct method of How to Pray Asr Prayer, including the recitations, postures, and sequences, was preserved.
Whether you’re a new Muslim or looking to deepen your understanding, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about How to pray Asr prayer with step by step guide.
What is Asr Prayer?
Asr Salat is one of the five daily prayers that every Muslim is obligated to perform. These prayers, known as Salah or Namaz, are the second pillar of Islam and an essential part of a Muslim’s daily life. Asr, the afternoon prayer, is performed during the late part of the day.
Rewards of Asr Prayer:-
- “(A group of) angels stay with you at night and (another group of) angels by daytime, and both groups gather at the time of the ‘Asr and Fajr prayers. Then those angels who have stayed with you overnight, ascend (to Heaven) and Allah asks them (about you) —- and He knows everything about you. “In what state did you leave My slaves?’ The angels reply, ‘When we left them, they were praying, and when we reached them they were praying.’ (Sahih al-Bukhari 7429)
- Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, He who The observes Al-Bardan (i.e., Fajr and ‘Asr prayers) will enter Jannah. (Riyad as-Salihin 1047)
- I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: “He who performs Salat (prayers) before the rising of the sun and before its setting, will not enter the Hell.” [Muslim]. (Riyad as-Salihin 1048)
Timing of Asr Prayer
Narrated Muhammad bin `Amr:
We asked Jabir bin `Abdullah about the prayers of the Prophet (ﷺ) . He said, “He used to pray Zuhr prayer at midday, the `Asr when the sun was still hot, and the Maghrib after sunset (at its stated time). The `Isha was offered early if the people gathered, and used to be delayed if their number was less; and the morning prayer was offered when it was still dark. ” (Sahih al-Bukhari 565)
How Many Rakats are There in Asr Prayer?
| Type | Rak’ahs |
|---|---|
|
Sunnah
|
4 |
|
Fard |
4 |
You can also pray more than 2 Rak’ah Nafl prayer.
How to Pray 4 Rakat Farz
As you know, the way of praying Farz SIMILAR all the 5 Fard Namaz.
Please follow the steps I’ve included below to begin your prayer.
1. Standing (Qiyam)
Stand upright facing the Qibla (the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca). It is obligatory for a person to perform Salah in a standing position, as clearly stated in the Quran and many authentic hadiths
Observe the ˹five obligatory˺ prayers—especially the middle prayer—and stand in true devotion to Allah. (Surah al-Baqarah verse 238)
And praying while standing is a pillar of Salah for those who are physically able to do so. If a person cannot stand due to a disability or any valid reason, they should pray while sitting. If sitting is not possible, they can pray while lying on their side or in any position they are capable of. and this is mention in many authentic hadiths (Sahih Bukhari: 1117)
Narrated `Imran bin Husain:
had piles, so I asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about the prayer. He said, “Pray while standing and if you can’t, pray while sitting and if you cannot do even that, then pray Lying on your side.” (Sahih Bukhari 1117)
2. Intension (an-Niyah) for Prayer
The intention (niyyah) in Salah is Fundamentally as one must be fully aware of which prayer they are performing, such as Maghrib or Isha. It is not permissible to simply say “Allahu Akbar” and begin praying without knowing what prayer you are offering, as this would render the prayer invalid. Therefore, having a clear intention before starting Salah is very important for the validity of the prayer.
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “The reward of deeds depends upon the intention and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 54 and 1 )
The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) never instructed us to verbally or silently eclare our intentions for any act of worship, and neither did the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). Therefore, we should make the intention (niyyah) for prayer within our hearts, focusing on the purpose without vocalizing it.
3. Takbeer-e-Tehrima (Opening Takbeer- saying Allahu akbar):-
As I stand up, I make the intention (niyyah) for prayer, and Then, I recite the Takbeer by saying “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is greatest) (Reference- Sahih Bukhari 6251 ) and Next, we raise both hands up to the level of our shoulders or ears and And After that, we fold our hands over the chest, placing the right hand over the left hand. (Reference- Sahih Muslim 401, Sahih Bukhari 740, Abu Dawood 726 and 759, ibn khuzaimah 1/243)
And then fold our hands over chest, right hand over the left hand while in the standing position.(Reference- Sahih Bukhari 740, Sahih Muslim 401, ibn khuzaimah 1/243, Abu Dawood 726 and 759)
Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d:
The people were ordered to place the right hand on the left forearm in the prayer. Abu Hazim said, “I knew that the order was from the Prophet (ﷺ) .” (Sahih al-Bukhari 740)
Wa’il b. Hujr reported:
He saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) raising his hands at the time of beginning the prayer and reciting takbir, and according to Hammam (the narrator), the hands were lifted opposite to ears. He (the Holy Prophet) then wrapped his hands in his cloth and placed his right hand over his left hand. And when he was about to bow down, he brought out his hands from the cloth, and then lifted them, and then recited takbir and bowed down, and when (he came back to the erect position) he recited:” Allah listened to him who praised Him.” And when he prostrated, he prostrated between his two palms. (Sahih Muslim 401)
Narrated Tawus:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to place his right hand on his left hand, then he folded them strictly on his chest in prayer. (Sunan Abi Dawud 759)
There are two authentic Hadiths found in Sahih Muslim. The first, Sahih Muslim 390a, mentions raising the hands next to the shoulders, while Sahih Muslim 390b mentions raising the hands next to the ears. So, which is correct way to raise hand? This is how we combine two authentic hadiths (Confirmed by many scholars): the palm is next to your shoulders & your fingers are next your ears and facing the qiblah.
The most authentic way to position your hands, as confirmed by many scholars and authentic Hadiths (mentioned above), is to place them on your chest.
4. Looking at the Place of Prostration:-
When a person is engaged in prayer, they should maintain full attentiveness and focus, avoiding anything that could distract them, This is because we are facing the Allah SWT. The Prophet Muhammad SAW has ordered us to keep our eyes fixed on the place of prostration throughout the prayer. We should not look at the right or the left.
Narrated `Aisha:
I asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about one’s looking here and there during the prayer. He replied, “It is what Satan steals from the prayer of any one of you.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 3291)
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “What is wrong with those people who look towards the sky during the prayer?” His talk grew stern while delivering this speech and he said, “They should stop (looking towards the sky during the prayer); otherwise their eyesight would be taken away.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 750)
5. Read Dua of Istiftah (Opening Dua):-
After folding the hands and focusing on the place of prostration, we begin the prayer by reciting the Dua of Istiftah (opening supplication). There are several authentic versions of this dua, but one of the most well-known and commonly recited is:
سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ ، وَتَعَالَىٰ جَدُّكَ ، وَلاَ إِلٰهَ غَيْرُكَ
Subḥānaka Allāhumma wa bi-ḥamdika wa tabāraka-smuka wa taʿālā jadduka wa lā ilāha ghayruk.
“Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise, and blessed is Your Name, and exalted is Your Majesty, and there is no god but You.” (Jami` at-Tirmidhi 243)
There are many different Duas of Istiftah, If you’d like to explore and learn all of them,
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6. Taawudh
After reciting the Dua of Istiftah, you should say Taawudh. There are several duas for Taawudh, some of which include:
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطانِ الرَّجِيْمِ
Audhu billahi mina shaitaan nir rajeem
I seek refuge in Allah from the rejected Satan.
OR
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ السَّمِيعِ الْعَلِيمِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ مِنْ هَمْزِهِ وَنَفْخِهِ وَنَفْثِهِ
A’udhu Bilahi As-Sami’il-Alimi min Ash-Shaitanir-Rajimi, min Hamzihi Wa Nafkhihi wa Nafthihi
I seek refuge in Allah the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing, from the cursed Shaitan, from his madness, his arrogance, and his poetry
Reference:-
Abu Sa’eeed Al Khudri narrated: “When prophet Mohammad SAW stood for Salat during the night, he would say the Takbir (Allahu Akbar), then say (dua of istiftah), Then he would say [above dua]. (Jami` at-Tirmidhi 242)
Reciting the Taawudh is Sunnah, If you skip it, your prayer is still valid.
7. Tasmiyah:-
After reciting the Taawudh, you should say Tasmiyah:-
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.”
Reference:-
Anas reported:I observed prayer along with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and with Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthman (may Allah be pleased with all of them), but I never heard any one of them reciting Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim loudly. (Sahih Muslim 399a)
This means you should recite the Taawudh and Tasmiyah silently.
Reciting the Tasmiyah is a Sunnah, and if you skip it, your prayer remains valid.
8. Surah-al-Fatiha:-
After reciting the Taawudh and Tasmiyah, you must recite Surah Al-Fatiha, which is a pillar of Salah (Namaz) so If you do not recite it, your prayer will be invalid.
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ اَلْحَمْدُ للهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِيْنَ. الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ. مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّيْنِ . إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِيْنُ. اِهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيْمَ. صِرَاطَ الَّذِيْنَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوْبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّآلِّيْنَ
Bismi-llāhi-r-Raḥmāni-r-Raḥīm Alḥamdu-lillāhi Rabbi-l-ʿālamīn, ar-Raḥmāni-r-Raḥīm, Māliki yawmi-d-dīn, iyyāka naʿbudu wa iyyaka nastaʿīn, ihdina-ṣ-Ṣirāṭa-l-Mustaqīm, ṣirāṭa-ladhīna anʿamta ʿalayhim ghayri-l-maghḍūbi ʿālayhim wala-ḍ-ḍāllīn.
“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help. Guide us on the Straight Path, the path of those who have received Your grace; not the path of those who have brought down wrath upon themselves, nor of those who have gone astray.” (Quran 1:1-7)
Reference:-
Narrated ‘Ubada bin As-Samit: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Whoever does not recite Al-Fatiha in his prayer, his prayer is invalid.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 756)
9. Recite Any Surah or verse:-
After reciting Surah Al-Fatiha, you should recite any Surah or verse from the Quran.This practice is a Sunnah from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). But, if you skip reciting another Surah and go directly to Ruku, your prayer will still be valid.
It is also a Sunnah to make the recitation of the Surah in the first Rakat longer than recitation in the second Rakat.
Reference:-
Ata’ narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira who said that one should recite (al-Fatiha) in every (rak’ah of) prayer. What we heard (i. e. recitation) from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), we made you listen to that. And that which he (recited) inwardly, we (recited) inwardly for you. A person said to him: If I add nothing to the (recitation) of the Umm al Qur’an (Surat al-Fatiha), would it make the prayer incomplete? He (AbuHuraira) said: If you add to that (if you recite some of verses of the Qur’an along with Surat at-Fatiha) that is better for you. But if you are contented with it (Surat al-Fatiha) only, it is sufficient for you. (Sahih Muslim 396b)
Abu Qatadah (R.A.) reported that: My father said, “The Prophet S.A.W uses to recite Al-Fatiha followed by another Sura in the first two Rakat of the prayer and used to recite only Al-Fatiha in the last two Rakat of the Zuhr prayer. Sometimes a verse or so was audible and he used to prolong the first Rak’a more than the second and used to do the same in the ‘Asr and Fajr prayers.” (Sahih Bukhari 743)
10. Rukoo (The Bowing):-
After completing the recitation of the Surah, the person offering prayer should raise their hands in the same manner as described during the initial Takbeer (Raful-yadain). While moving into the next position, they should say “Allahu Akbar” (while moving).
Next, the person will perform Rukoo (bowing) in a manner where all joints are settled, and the body is completely at rest. This is a pillar of Prayer (Salah).
The Sunnah way of performing Rukoo (bowing) is to place the hands firmly on the knees, spreading the fingers as though grasping them. The back should be stretched out and made level, ensuring that it is straight and settled in this position. The person should ensure that their head is neither drooping lower than their back nor raised above it; it should be kept level with the back. Additionally, the elbows should remain straight and positioned apart from the sides. While in Rukoo, the person should then say the following three times or more:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Adheem
Glory to my Lord the Exalted. (Sunan an-Nasa’i 1046)
For Raful-Yadain
Narrated Nafi`: Whenever Ibn `Umar started the prayer with Takbir, he used to raise his hands: whenever he bowed, he used to raise his hands (before bowing) and also used to raise his hands on saying, “Sami`a l-lahu liman hamidah”, and he used to do the same on rising from the second rak`a (for the 3rd rak`a). Ibn `Umar said: “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to do the same.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 739)
Palms grasping your knees
‘Amr al-Amiri said: When he (Prophet Mohammad SAW) bowed he clutched his knees with his palms, and he opened his fingers (Sunan Abi Dawud 731)
For a straight back
It was narrated that Abu Mas’ud said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘The prayer is not valid if a man does not bring his backbone to rest while bowing and prostrating.'” (Sunan an-Nasa’i 1027)
11. Qawmah (Straightening Up from the Rukoo):-
After completing the previous step, the person must rise and straighten their back from the Rukoo (the standing position after Rukoo is called Qawmah in Arabic). While lifting their back, they should say:
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
Sami’ Allaahu liman hamidah
Allah heard those who sent praises to Him (Sahih al-Bukhari 795)
The person should raise their hands when rising up (as referenced in Sahih Muslim 390) in the same manner as before during the Takbeer-e-Tehrima. Then, the person should stand upright and remain still, Such that every bone returns to its proper place. While standing, they should say:
رَبَّنَا وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Rabbanaa wa lakal-hamd
O our Lord! And all praise is for You. (Sahih Bukhari: 795)
You can say various things in Arabic, one of which is mentioned above (Sahih Muslim 415, Sahih Bukhari 789, Sahih bukhari 795)
This is obligatory for everyone praying, even for those praying behind the Imam.
12. First Prostration (Sajda)
After completing the proper Qawmah, the person praying should move on to perform prostration (Sajdah).
Condition of Prostration:-
Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “I have been ordered to prostrate on seven bones i.e. on the forehead along with the tip of the nose (1 Bone) and the Prophet (ﷺ) pointed towards his nose, both hands (2 Bones), both knees (2 Bones) and the toes of both feet (2 Bones) and not to gather the clothes or the hair.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 812)
Way of Prostration:–
“When he prostrated himself he neither placed his arms on the ground nor closed them; putting forward his fingers towards the qiblah.”(Abu Dawood 732), And when he prostrated, he prostrated between his two palms. (Sahih Muslim 401), he placed both his hands on the ground with the forearms away from the ground and away from his body, and his toes were facing the Qibla (Sahih Bukhari 828), Arms shoulb be wide and Spread (Sahih Bukhari 390) and your stomach should not touch your thighs (Abu Dawood 735) and A common mistake is that your feet dangle should not dangling during prayer.
The person should say, “Allahu Akbar,” while going into prostration. In the prostration position, they should say (at least three times):
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الأَعْلَى
Subhaana Rabbiyal-Alaa
Glory is to my Lord, the Most High.
(Abu Dawud: 857)
After completing the first prostration perfectly and calmly, the person should raise their head from the prostration while saying “Allahu Akbar”. They should then bend the left foot and sit on it, keeping the right foot propped up with the toes pointing towards the Qiblah. The palms should rest on the thighs and knees, and the back should be straight, ensuring the joints return to their proper place. (Sunan An Nasai 1159)
The prayer is not valid if a man does not bring his backbone to rest while bowing and prostrating. (An-Nasai: 1027)
So, it is important to sit as straight as possible between the two prostrations.
13. Sitting between two Sujood (Prostrations)
And Sitting between the two prostrations (Jalsah), you should say (at least once time):
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِيْ ، رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِيْ
“Rabbighfir li, Rabbighfir li
O Lord forgive me, O Lord forgive me (Sunan Ibn Majah 897)
OR
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي، وَارْحَمْنِي، وَاهْدِنِي، وَاجْبُرْنِي، وَعَافِنِي، وَارْزُقْنِي، وَارْفَعْنِي
14. Second Sajdah (Prostration):-
Next, the person should perform the second Prostration (Sajdah) while saying “Allahu Akbar” and repeat the same steps as done in the first prostration.
15. Jalsah-e-Istarahat (Sitting for Rest):-
After completing both prostrations, the person should raise their head while saying “Allahu Akbar” and sit Little time, as they did during the Jalsah (the sitting between the two prostrations).
Reference:-
Narrated Malik bin Huwairith Al-Laithi: I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) praying and in the odd rak`at, he (ﷺ) used to sit for a moment before getting up.
16. Second Rakaat (2nd unit of prayer) :-
After standing up for the second Rakaat, the person should fold their hands over the chest as in the first Rakaat. They should starting with reciting “Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim”, followed by Surah Al-Fatiha, and the recite any Surah or verse from the Quran. Then, he should finish the second Rakaat following the same manner as the first.
17. Tashahud (sitting for the declaration of Faith):–
When a person finishes the second Rakaat, they should proceed to sit for Tashahhud in the same position as they sat between the two prostrations. However, it is not permitted to sit on the two heels during this sitting, nor is it allowed to rest on the hand, especially the left hand. This position is only allowed in certain cases, such as when discomfort due to injury makes the proper posture difficult to maintain.
Reference:-
Abu Humaid As-Sa`idi said, “I remember the prayer of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) better than any one of you….. On sitting In the second rak`a he sat on his left foot and propped up the right one; and in the last rak`a he pushed his left foot forward and kept the other foot propped up and sat over the buttocks.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 828)
The person should gently fold all the fingers of their right hand, with the thumb resting on the middle finger. Sometimes, they may also create a circle by bringing the thumb and middle finger together. The person should direct their index finger toward the Qibla (the direction of prayer) and keep their gaze focused on it, as it is Sunnah to look at the index finger while moving or pointing it during Tashahud. They should gently move it up and down while making supplication, continuing this movement from the beginning to the end of the Tashahud.
Wa’il bin Hujr said: “I am going to watch the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and see how he prays. So, I watched him.” And he described (his prayer): “Then he sat and lay his left foot on the ground, and placed his left hand on his left thigh and knee. He put his right elbow on his right thigh, then he made a circle with two fingers of his (right) hand, then he raised his finger and I saw him moving it, supplicating with it.” (Sunan an-Nasa’i 1268 &1160&890, Abu Dawood 726, Sahih Muslim 580b)
After Sitting in 1st Tashahud recite this:
التَّحِيَّاتُ للهِ، وَالصَّلَوَاتُ، وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ،السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ، السَّلَامُعَلَيْنَا وَعَلَى عِبَادِ اللهِ الصَّالِحِينَ. أّشَْدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُوَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّداً عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
Attahiyyaatu lillaahi wassalawaatu , wattayyibaatu , assalaamu ‘alayka ‘ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuhu, assalaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis-saaliheen. ‘Ash-hadu ‘an laa ‘ilaaha ‘illallaahu wa ‘ash-hadu ‘anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasooluhu
All greetings of humility are for Allah, and all prayers and goodness. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous slaves of Allah. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger. (Sahih Bukhari 7381)
After reciting the Above Supplication, the person should stand up for the third rak’ah by saying “Allahu Akbar.
18. 3rd and 4th Rakaat:-
For the third and fourth rakats, simply follow the same steps as you did for the first and second ones rakat. Continue with the same recitations, movements, and prostrations to keep your prayer consistent and complete.
19. The Final Tashahud (Tawarruk):-
After completing the third and fourth rakats, the person should sit for the final Tashahhud, as both Tashahhuds are obligatory.
For the final Tashahhud (Tawarruk), your sitting position should be based on the instructions given in the following hadith:
On sitting In the second rak`a he sat on his left foot and propped up the right one; and in the last rak`a he pushed his left foot forward and kept the other foot propped up and sat over the buttocks. (Sahih Bukhari 828)
After sitting in final tashadud recite this following:
التَّحِيَّاتُ للهِ، وَالصَّلَوَاتُ، وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ،السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ، السَّلَامُعَلَيْنَا وَعَلَى عِبَادِ اللهِ الصَّالِحِينَ. أّشَْدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُوَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّداً عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
Attahiyyaatu lillaahi wassalawaatu , wattayyibaatu , assalaamu ‘alayka ‘ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuhu, assalaamu ‘alaynaa wa ‘alaa ‘ibaadillaahis-saaliheen. ‘Ash-hadu ‘an laa ‘ilaaha ‘illallaahu wa ‘ash-hadu ‘anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasooluhu
All greetings of humility are for Allah, and all prayers and goodness. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous slaves of Allah. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger. (Sahih Bukhari 7381)
After completing the previous recitation, they should offer blessings upon the Prophet (S.A.W.) by reciting the following supplication:
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍكَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ،اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكَ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَوَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
Allaahumma salli ‘alaa Muhammadin wa ‘alaa ‘aali Muhammadin, kamaa sallayta ‘alaa ‘Ibraaheema wa ‘alaa ‘aali ‘Ibraaheema, ‘innaka Hameedun Majeed. Allaahumma baarik ‘alaa Muhammadin wa ‘alaa ‘aali Muhammadin, kamaa baarakta ‘alaa ‘Ibraaheema wa ‘alaa ‘aali ‘Ibraaheema, ‘innaka Hameedun Majeed
O Allah, bestow Your favor on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad as You have bestowed Your favor on Ibrahim and on the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. (Sahih Bukhari 3370)
After completing the above (Blessing upon the Prophet SAW), they should seeking refuge from Allah from the 4 things
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيْحِ الدَّجَّالِ ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَفِتْنَةِ الْمَمَاتِ ، اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْمَأْثَمِ وَالْمَغْرَمِ
Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min ʿadhābil-qabr, wa aʿūdhu bika min fitnati-l-Masīḥi-d-Dajjāl, wa aʿūdhu bika min fitnati-l-maḥyā wa fitnati-l-mamāt, Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika mina-l-ma’thami wa-l-maghram.
O Allah, I seek Your protection from the punishment of the grave, and I seek Your protection from the trial of the al-Masīḥ al-Dajjāl, and I seek Your protection from the trials of life and death. O Allah, I seek Your protection from sin and debt. (Sahih Muslim 528) (Abu Dawood 983)
After this, in Tashahud, you may choose any of the recommended supplications that have been reported and use it to supplicate to Allah.
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20. The Salutation (Tasleem) (Ending The Prayer):-
After completing the ‘Tashahud,’ the person should offer salutations by turning their face to the right, ensuring that the whiteness of their right cheek is visible, and say:
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله
Assalam-u-alaykum wa raḥmatulllah
“Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.”
Then, they should give salutations to the left side, turning their face so that the whiteness of their left cheek is visible, and say:
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله
Assalam-u-alaykum wa raḥmatulllah
“Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you.”
Reference:-
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say salam to his right and to his left: As-salamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah, as-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah (peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah, peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah) until the whiteness of his cheek could be seen from here, and the whiteness of his cheek from here. (Sunan an-Nasa’i 1324)
Certainly, fulfilling all the essential conditions of Prayer increases the likelihood of it being accepted with the highest recognition and reward from Allah.
May Allah accept the prayers, supplications, and all other righteous deeds of our Muslim brothers and sisters worldwide.
How to pray 4 Rak’ah Sunnat:-
If you want to perform the 4 Rak’ah Sunnah according to the authentic hadith, follow the same steps as mentioned above for 4 Fard.
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