How to Pray in Islam

Salah is the second pillar of Islam. Muslims pray five times daily at prescribed times.

Prerequisites

• Wudu (ablution)
• Clean body, clothes, and prayer area
• Facing the Qiblah
• Proper intention

The Five Prayers

• Fajr: 2 rak'ahs, before sunrise
• Dhuhr: 4 rak'ahs, after midday
• Asr: 4 rak'ahs, late afternoon
• Maghrib: 3 rak'ahs, after sunset
• Isha: 4 rak'ahs, night