Qibla Direction Compass

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Daily Prayer Times

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Hanafi Method of Salah (Prayer)

  1. Standing and Intention (Qiyam & Niyyah)

    Stand respectfully facing the Qibla.

  2. Opening Takbir (Takbiratul Ihram)

    Raise both hands.

  3. Placing Hands (Qiyam)

    Lower your hands.

    Note: Maintain focus.
  4. Recitation (Qira'at)
    • Recite the Thana.
    • Recite the Ta'awwudh.
    • Recite the Tasmiyah.
    • Recite Surah Al-Fatihah.
    • Recite another Surah.
  5. Bowing (Ruku)
    • Say "Allahu Akbar" and bow down.
    • While bowing, recite "Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem".
    • Rise from bowing.
    • Stand completely straight.
  6. Prostration (Sajdah)
    • Say "Allahu Akbar" and go down.
    • In prostration, recite "Subhana Rabbiyal A'la".
    • Say "Allahu Akbar" and rise.
    • Say "Allahu Akbar" and perform a second prostration.
    • Say "Allahu Akbar" and stand up.
  7. Subsequent Rakat

    Repeat steps 4.

  8. Sitting (Qa'dah) and Tashahhud
    • After the second Sajdah.
    • Recite the Tashahhud (Attahiyat).
    • If it's a prayer of more than two Rakat.
  9. Final Sitting (If Applicable)
    • In the final sitting.
    • Recite a concluding supplication.
  10. Salutations (Taslim)
    • Turn your face to the right.
    • Turn your face to the left.

Key Hanafi Points & Notes

  • Men place hands below the navel.
  • Only Fatihah is recited.
  • Reciting "Ameen" silently.
  • Asr time typically starts later.
  • No Qunut supplication in Fajr.
  • Witr prayer (3 Rakat).
  • Specific sequence for going into Sajdah.
  • This is a general guide.

Rakat Guide (Hanafi School)

PrayerSunnah
(Muakkadah - Emphasized)		Fard
(Obligatory)		Sunnah
(Muakkadah - Emphasized)		Nafl
(Optional)		Total Rakat
(Excluding Witr/Optional Nafl)
Fajr2 (Before Fard)2--4
Dhuhr4 (Before Fard)42 (After Fard)(2 Optional)10 (+2 Nafl)
Asr(4 Ghair Muakkadah - Before Fard)4--4 (+4 Optional Sunnah)
Maghrib-32 (After Fard)(2 Optional)5 (+2 Nafl)
Isha(4 Ghair Muakkadah - Before Fard)42 (After Fard)(2 Optional)6 (+4 Optional Sunnah + 2 Nafl + 3 Witr)

* Sunnah Muakkadah are highly recommended.

** Witr prayer (3 Rakat) is Wajib.

*** Nafl prayers listed are common.