Namaz Rakats - How Many Rakats are in Each Prayer, and What are Their Names?

Namaz Rakats - How Many Rakats are in Each Prayer, and What are Their Names?

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Namaz a Pillar of Islam: -

Muslims offer obligatory prayers facing the Holy Kabah five times a day at the following times: -

  • Fajr (Dawn)
  • Zuhur (Afternoon)
  • Asar (After Midday)
  • Maghrib (After Sunset)
  • Isha (Nighttime).

Namaz is a way to connect with Allah. It is a great opportunity to thank Allah for his countless blessings. Prayers also protect a person from the vices in this world and punishment in the Hereafter. 

How Many Rakats are in Each Prayer?

The units of namaz are called praying rakats. Parhlo tells you how many rakat in each prayer is there. 

  • How Many Rakats for Fajr?

There is a total of four rakats in Fajr prayer. Two rakat sunnah and two rakat farz.

  • How Many Rakats for Zuhur?

Zuhr is a 12-rakats prayer. It has 4 sunnah, 4 farz, 2 sunnah, and 2 nafl.

  • How Many Rakats for Asar?

In Asar, there are a total of 8 rakats in each prayer; 4 sunnah and 4 farz. However, the 4 sunnah are Ghair Muakkadah which means there is no sin upon missing them.

  • How Many Rakats for Maghrib?

There are a total of 7 rakats for each prayer of Maghrib. This includes 3 farz, 2 sunnah, and 2 nafl rakats. 

  • How Many Rakats for Isha?

Isha prayers rakats are the longest. There are a total of 17 rakats in Isha. In Isha, you pray for 4 sunnah, 4 farz, 2 sunnah, 2 nafl, 3 witar, and 2 nafl. 

Now you know how many Rakat in each prayer there is.