Namaz Rakat Quantity

Namaz Rakat

Namaz is the second pillar of Islam, and it is obligatory for every Muslim to pray five times a day. The number of rakat (units) in each prayer varies, and the following is a breakdown of the rakat for each of the five prayers:

Fajr:     2 Rakat Sunnat + 2 Rakat Fard
Dhuhr: 4 Rakat Sunnat + 4 Rakat Fard + 2 Rakat Sunnat
Asr:      4 Rakat Sunnat + 4 Rakat Fard
Maghrib: 3 Rakat Fard + 2 Rakat Sunnat
Isha:     4 Rakat Fard + 2 Rakat Sunnat + 3 Rakat Witr

                            NAMAZ RAKAT CHART

S.No.	Namaz	Farz	Sunnat	Wajib	Nafl	TOTAL
1	Fajr	2	2	0	0	4
2	ZUHR	4	2+4	0	2	12
3	ASR	4	4	0	0	8
4	MAGRIB	3	2	0	2	7
5	ISHA	4	4+2	3 WITR	2	15
	Total	17	20	3	6	46

The rakat of each prayer are performed in a specific order, and there are certain steps that must be followed in each rakat. The following is a general overview of the rakat of a prayer:

Niyyah: The intention to pray must be made before the prayer begins.

Takbir e Tehrima: The takbir e Tehrima is the first utterance of "Allahu Akbar" in the prayer.

Al-Fatiha: The recitation of Surah al-Fatiha is obligatory in every rakat.

Rukuu: The rukuu is a bowing position that is performed by bending at the waist and placing the hands on the knees.

Sujood: The sujood is a prostration position that is performed by placing the forehead, nose, palms, knees, and toes on the ground.

Jalsah: The jalsa is a sitting position that is performed between the two sujood.

Tashahhud: The tashahhud is a declaration of faith that is recited after the two sujood.

Salaam: The salam is the final utterance of "assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu" (peace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of Allah) that marks the end of the prayer.

The rakat of each prayer are performed in a specific order, and it is important to follow the correct steps in order to pray correctly. There are many resources available to help Muslims learn how to pray, including books, websites, and videos.

Benefits of Namaz

Namaz is not only a religious obligation, but it also has many benefits for the individual who prays. Some of the benefits of namaz include:

Spiritual purification: Namaz helps to cleanse the soul and remove impurities.

Mental peace: Namaz helps to calm the mind and reduce stress.

Physical health: Namaz can help to improve physical health by reducing blood pressure, cholesterol, and stress levels.

Social connection: Namaz is a communal prayer, and it can help to build social connections and strengthen the community.

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Namaz is an important part of the Islamic faith, and it has many benefits for the individual who prays. If you are not already praying, I encourage you to learn more about it and start praying. You may be surprised at how much it can benefit your life.

I hope this blog has been informative. Please feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions.