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A series of five daily prayers, or salah, is a key part of the Muslim faith. The Fajr Salat, or dawn prayer, is the first of those salah. Muslim prayer has a very specific series of movements and recitations that must be completed correctly, so it’s completely normal if you’re feeling unsure or nervous about performing it. We’re here to help! Here, you’ll find answers to your most common questions about performing the Fajr Salat correctly.
Things You Should Know
- Perform the Fajr just before sunrise every day. The exact time will vary based on the season and your location.
- Announce your intention to pray to Allah and then complete two rakats while facing the direction of Mecca.
- Say your prayers in Arabic. If you accidentally miss a Fajr, ask Allah for forgiveness and promise not to repeat your mistake.
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Community Q&A
- QuestionIs it possible to pray the four salahs without praying Fajr?UmmshareefTop AnswererNo. Allah has commanded that all Muslims pray all five daliy salah including Fajr.
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Tips
- Don’t be shy about asking a Muslim friend or imam for help on performing the prayer. They would be happy to help.Thanks
- Set an alarm to ensure that you get up for Fajr.Thanks
- If you’d like to see a demonstration of the Fajr, or any other Muslim prayers, there are lots of helpful videos online that you could watch.Thanks
Tips from our Readers
- Always remember to look down while praying.
References
- ↑ https://www.mymasjid.ca/prayer/
- ↑ https://www.mymasjid.ca/prayer/
- ↑ https://www.al-islam.org/articles/laws-and-practices-how-perform-daily-prayers
- ↑ https://raleighmasjid.org/how-to-pray/salah.htm
- ↑ https://icohp.org/Instructions%20for%20Performing%20Prayers.pdf
- ↑ https://icohp.org/Instructions%20for%20Performing%20Prayers.pdf
- ↑ https://icohp.org/Instructions%20for%20Performing%20Prayers.pdf
- ↑ https://icohp.org/Instructions%20for%20Performing%20Prayers.pdf
- ↑ http://www.virtualmosque.com/personaldvlpt/worship-personaldvlpt/prayer/does-prayer-have-to-be-in-arabic/
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