Prayer Rak'at Guide
Daily Prayers (Salah) Rak'at Breakdown
A guide to the number of Rak'ats in each prayer according to the Hanafi school.
| Prayer | Sunnah (Before) | Fard | Sunnah (After) | Nafl | Witr | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 2 (Muakkadah) | 2 | - | - | - | 4 |
| Dhuhr | 4 (Muakkadah) | 4 | 2 (Muakkadah) | 2 | - | 12 |
| Asr | 4 (Ghair Muakkadah) | 4 | - | - | - | 8 |
| Maghrib | - | 3 | 2 (Muakkadah) | 2 | - | 7 |
| Isha | 4 (Ghair Muakkadah) | 4 | 2 (Muakkadah) | 2 | 3 (Wajib) | 15 |
| Jumu'ah Replaces Dhuhr prayer on Fridays. | 4 (Muakkadah) | 2 (in congregation) | 4 (Muakkadah) | 2 | - | 12 |
Legend
Sunnah Mu'akkadah: Emphasized Sunnah, regularly performed by the Prophet (PBUH). Highly recommended.
Sunnah Ghair Mu'akkadah: Non-emphasized Sunnah, performed occasionally by the Prophet (PBUH). Recommended.
Wajib: Compulsory, a very strong command, but just short of Fard.