بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - ذُو الْحِجَّة
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Fajr
04:15 AM
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Asr
07:00 PM
Maghrib
08:59 PM
Isha
10:45 PM
Jumu'ah
02:00 PM
Salat Al-Ishraq
صلاة الإشراق
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Salat al-Ishraq (Sunrise Prayer) is a voluntary prayer performed approximately 15-20 minutes after sunrise, when the sun has risen to the height of a spear above the horizon and the time for prohibiting prayer has passed. It consists of two rak'at and is closely related to Salat al-Duha (forenoon prayer), with some scholars considering Ishraq the early portion of Duha. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) highlighted its immense reward: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until sunrise, then prays two rak'at, will have a reward like that of a complete Hajj and Umrah" (Tirmidhi). He added: "Complete, complete, complete",emphasizing the magnitude of this reward. Salat al-Ishraq capitalizes on the blessed morning hours, following the discipline of remaining in the mosque after Fajr prayer engaged in dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and Quran recitation until sunrise. This practice combines multiple acts of worship: congregational Fajr prayer, sitting in remembrance, and voluntary prayer at the prescribed time. The prayer embodies gratitude for the new day, seeking blessings (barakah) in one's time and provision, and starting the day with spiritual focus before engaging in worldly affairs. For those unable to remain in the mosque, praying Ishraq shortly after returning home also brings reward. Salat al-Ishraq represents the Islamic ideal of beginning each day with consciousness of Allah, seeking His blessings and forgiveness before pursuing daily responsibilities. For believers, Salat al-Ishraq is a sunnah that brings great reward. They pray it after Fajr, sitting in remembrance until sunrise. They seek the reward of Hajj and Umrah, start their day with worship, and trust in Allah's blessings for the day ahead.
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