بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - شَوَّال الْمُكَرَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Fajr
05:30 AM
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02:00 PM
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08:05 PM
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09:45 PM
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Jumu'ah
02:00 PM
Salat Al-Awwabin
صلاة الأوابين
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Salat al-Awwabin (Prayer of the Oft-Returning) is a voluntary prayer performed between the Maghrib (sunset) and Isha (night) prayers. The term "Awwabin" derives from "awwab," meaning one who frequently returns to Allah in repentance and obedience. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever prays six rak'at after Maghrib and does not speak evil between them, they will be equal to twelve years of worship" (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah). Other narrations mention praying four or even twenty rak'at, though the six-rak'at version is most commonly cited. This prayer capitalizes on the blessed time between Maghrib and Isha, when many people become distracted by worldly affairs. It represents an opportunity to draw closer to Allah through supererogatory worship, seeking forgiveness, and making supplication. The name "Awwabin" connects to the Quranic description of Prophet Dawud (David) as "awwab" (38:17, 38:19), emphasizing sincere, frequent return to Allah in all circumstances. Salat al-Awwabin may be prayed in sets of two rak'at, with or without specific recitations, though reciting Surah al-Ikhlas and other chapters is recommended. It embodies the spiritual discipline of seeking Allah even during times when others are heedless, building consistency in voluntary worship, and maximizing the blessings of every moment. For believers, it represents a pathway to divine love, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught that supererogatory prayers lead to Allah's love and protection.
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