The Rakahs For The Prayers
The Rakahs For The Prayers Compiled: Abu Hibbaan & Abu Khuzaimah Ansaari Umm Habeebah (RadhiAllaahu Anha) narrates I heard the Messenger of Allaah (Sallalahu Alayhee Wasallam) say, “whoever prays 12 rakahs in the day and night then for him will be a palace in paradise.” (Saheeh Muslim no.728) The Messenger of Allaah (Sallalahu Alayhee Wasallam) also said “whoever prayed 12 rakahs in the day and night a house will be made for him paradise. 4 rakahs before Dhuhr and 2 after, 2 rakahs after maghrib, 2 rakahs after Ishaa and 2 rakahs after the Fajr prayer.” (Sunan Tirmidhee no.415) FAJR 4 rakahs = 2 optional and 2 obligatory OPTIONAL RAKAHS Hafsah (RadhiAllaahu Anha) narrates, “When the Mu’addhin finished saying the Adhaan for the morning prayer and sunrise had started the Messenger of Allaah (Sallalahu Alayhee Wasallam) would pray 2 light rakahs before the standing of the congregation for the obligatory prayer.” (Saheeh Muslim no.723) OBLIGATORY RAKAHS Abu Barzah as-Sa