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Hanafi Method of Salah (Prayer)
- Standing and Intention (Qiyam & Niyyah)
Stand respectfully facing the Qibla.
- Opening Takbir (Takbiratul Ihram)
Raise both hands.
- Placing Hands (Qiyam)
Lower your hands.
Note: Maintain focus. - Recitation (Qira'at)
- Recite the Thana.
- Recite the Ta'awwudh.
- Recite the Tasmiyah.
- Recite Surah Al-Fatihah.
- Recite another Surah.
- Bowing (Ruku)
- Say "Allahu Akbar" and bow down.
- While bowing, recite "Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem".
- Rise from bowing.
- Stand completely straight.
- 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.
- Subsequent Rakat
Repeat steps 4.
- Sitting (Qa'dah) and Tashahhud
- After the second Sajdah.
- Recite the Tashahhud (Attahiyat).
- If it's a prayer of more than two Rakat.
- Final Sitting (If Applicable)
- In the final sitting.
- Recite a concluding supplication.
- 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)
| Prayer | Sunnah (Muakkadah - Emphasized) | Fard (Obligatory) | Sunnah (Muakkadah - Emphasized) | Nafl (Optional) | Total Rakat (Excluding Witr/Optional Nafl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 2 (Before Fard) | 2 | - | - | 4 |
| Dhuhr | 4 (Before Fard) | 4 | 2 (After Fard) | (2 Optional) | 10 (+2 Nafl) |
| Asr | (4 Ghair Muakkadah - Before Fard) | 4 | - | - | 4 (+4 Optional Sunnah) |
| Maghrib | - | 3 | 2 (After Fard) | (2 Optional) | 5 (+2 Nafl) |
| Isha | (4 Ghair Muakkadah - Before Fard) | 4 | 2 (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.
Qibla Direction Compass
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W
Requesting location...
Daily Prayer Times
Enter a city or allow location access for prayer times.
Hanafi Method of Salah (Prayer)
- Standing and Intention (Qiyam & Niyyah)
Stand respectfully facing the Qibla.
- Opening Takbir (Takbiratul Ihram)
Raise both hands.
- Placing Hands (Qiyam)
Lower your hands.
Note: Maintain focus. - Recitation (Qira'at)
- Recite the Thana.
- Recite the Ta'awwudh.
- Recite the Tasmiyah.
- Recite Surah Al-Fatihah.
- Recite another Surah.
- Bowing (Ruku)
- Say "Allahu Akbar" and bow down.
- While bowing, recite "Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem".
- Rise from bowing.
- Stand completely straight.
- 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.
- Subsequent Rakat
Repeat steps 4.
- Sitting (Qa'dah) and Tashahhud
- After the second Sajdah.
- Recite the Tashahhud (Attahiyat).
- If it's a prayer of more than two Rakat.
- Final Sitting (If Applicable)
- In the final sitting.
- Recite a concluding supplication.
- 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)
| Prayer | Sunnah (Muakkadah - Emphasized) | Fard (Obligatory) | Sunnah (Muakkadah - Emphasized) | Nafl (Optional) | Total Rakat (Excluding Witr/Optional Nafl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 2 (Before Fard) | 2 | - | - | 4 |
| Dhuhr | 4 (Before Fard) | 4 | 2 (After Fard) | (2 Optional) | 10 (+2 Nafl) |
| Asr | (4 Ghair Muakkadah - Before Fard) | 4 | - | - | 4 (+4 Optional Sunnah) |
| Maghrib | - | 3 | 2 (After Fard) | (2 Optional) | 5 (+2 Nafl) |
| Isha | (4 Ghair Muakkadah - Before Fard) | 4 | 2 (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.
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