Fajr Prayer (الفجر)
The dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
Prayer Details
Time: Before sunrise
Rakaat:
- Fardh: 2
- Sunnah: 2
Prayer Video Demonstrations
Fardh Prayer (2 Rakaat)
Watch a complete demonstration of the Fajr Fardh prayer with 2 rakaat.
Watch VideoSunnah Prayer (2 Rakaat)
Watch a complete demonstration of the Fajr Sunnah prayer with 2 rakaat.
Watch VideoStep-by-Step Guide
1. Intention (Niyyah)
Make the intention in your heart to perform the Fajr prayer.
2. Takbir (Allahu Akbar)
Say "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is the Greatest). In some Islamic traditions, hands are raised to ear or shoulder level, while in others they remain at the sides.
3. Hand Placement
Hand placement varies by Islamic tradition. Some keep hands straight down at the sides, while others fold them at the chest or navel.
4. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha
Recite "Bismillah" aloud followed by Surah Al-Fatiha (The Opening) in every rakaat.
5. Recite Another Surah
Recite another surah or verses from the Quran in the first two rakaat.
6. Ruku (Bowing)
Bow down saying "Allahu Akbar" and recite "Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem" three times.
Continuing the Prayer
7. Standing After Ruku
Rise from ruku saying "Sami Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana wa lakal hamd".
8. Sujood (Prostration)
Prostrate saying "Allahu Akbar" and recite "Subhana Rabbiyal A'la" three times.
9. Sitting Between Prostrations
Sit between the two prostrations saying "Allahu Akbar".
10. Tashahhud
In the final rakaat, recite Tashahhud while sitting.
11. Tasleem (Salam)
Conclude the prayer by turning your head to the right and then to the left, saying "Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah" each time.