How Many Rakats in Each Salah?
The five daily obligatory Salah consist of a total of 17 Fard rakats. The total daily rakats, including Sunnah and Nafl, is 48. (updated )
Salah Rakat Breakdown Table
| Salah | Sunnah (Before Fard) | Fard (Obligatory) | Sunnah (After Fard) | Nafl (Voluntary) / Witr | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 2 (Mu'akkadah) | 2 | - | - | 4 |
| Dhuhr | 4 (Mu'akkadah) | 4 | 2 (Mu'akkadah) | 2 (Nafl) | 12 |
| Asr | 4 (Ghair Mu'akkadah) | 4 | - | - | 8 |
| Maghrib | - | 3 | 2 (Mu'akkadah) | 2 (Nafl) | 7 |
| Isha | 4 (Ghair Mu'akkadah) | 4 | 2 (Mu'akkadah) | 2 (Nafl) + 3 (Witr) + 2 (Nafl) | 17 |
| Juma | 4 (Mu'akkadah) | 2 | 4 (Mu'akkadah) + 2 | 2 (Nafl) | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many rakats are in Fajr Salah?
- Fajr Salah consists of 4 rakats: 2 rakats of Sunnah Mu'akkadah (highly recommended tradition of the Prophet) followed by 2 rakats of Fard (obligatory).
- How many rakats are in Dhuhr Salah?
- Dhuhr Salah consists of 12 rakats: 4 rakats of Sunnah Mu'akkadah before the Fard, 4 rakats of Fard, 2 rakats of Sunnah Mu'akkadah after the Fard, and 2 rakats of Nafl (voluntary).
- How many rakats are in Asr Salah?
- Asr Salah consists of 8 rakats in total: 4 optional rakats of Sunnah Ghair Mu'akkadah (non-emphasized tradition) followed by 4 rakats of Fard.
- How many rakats are in Maghrib Salah?
- Maghrib Salah consists of 7 rakats: 3 rakats of Fard, followed by 2 rakats of Sunnah Mu'akkadah and 2 rakats of Nafl.
- How many rakats are in Isha Salah?
- Isha Salah consists of 17 rakats: 4 optional Sunnah Ghair Mu'akkadah, 4 Fard, 2 Sunnah Mu'akkadah, 2 Nafl, 3 Witr, and 2 final Nafl.
- How many rakats are in Juma Salah?
- Juma Salah (Friday prayer) consists of 14 rakats: 4 Sunnah before the Fard, 2 Fard (prayed in congregation/Jamaat), 4 Sunnah, 2 Sunnah, and 2 Nafl.
- How many rakats are in Witr Salah?
- Witr Salah consists of 3 rakats. It is prayed after the Isha Fard and Sunnah prayers, and is considered Wajib (obligatory/highly emphasized) in the Hanafi school.