how to perform Al-Asr Prayer

Al-Asr Prayer Is Performed By Praying Four Rakaat In The Time Of Mid Evening. This Four Rakaat Are Performed In Silent With Only Moving The Lips.

The Ritual Of Salat Al-Asr Is As Followed

• Takbeer 

Face The Qibla.

Make Intention (Niyyah) For  Prayer. The Intention (Niyyah) Is One Of The Conditions Of The Prayer, Without Which The Prayer Will Not Be Valid, And It Must Be Pure To Allah To Worship Him Alone.

Its Important That All Words Should Be Recited In Arabic Only. And For Women, They Should Cover Entire Body (Including Feet) Except Hands And Face.

Start By Reciting The (Takberat Al-Ihram ) By Saying *Allahu Akbar  الله أكبر*  While Raising Your Hands Until Between The Sholders And Ears, Takberat Al-Ihram Is One Of The Pillars Of Every Prayer, And It's Not Valide Without It, And Whoever Forget It He Must Repeart All That Prayer.

• Qiyam

Then Place Your Right Hand On The Left Hand, Having Both Of Them On His Chest. Do This Whenever He Is In A Standing Position.

Then It's Favorable To Recite Some Duaa Known In Sunnah.

• Recitig Quran

Then Recite The Opening Of The Quran *Surat Al-Fatihah  سورة الفاتحة*, Al-Fatiha Is One Of The Pillars Of Every Prayer, And It's Not Valide Without It, And Whoever Forget It He Must Repeart All That Prayer :

 

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.(1) [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds - (2) The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, (3) Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. (4) It is You we worship and You we ask for help. (5) Guide us to the straight path - (6) The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray. (7) ameen.

Bismi Allahi alrrahmani alrraheemi (1) Alhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameena (2) Alrrahmani alrraheemi (3) Maliki yawmi alddeeni (4) Iyyaka naAAbudu waiyyaka nastaAAeenu (5) Ihdina alssirata almustaqeema (6) Sirata allatheena anAAamta AAalayhim ghayri almaghdoobi AAalayhim wala alddalleena (7) ameen

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (1) ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ (2) ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (3) مَٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ (4) إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ (5) ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ (6) صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ (7). آمين.

 

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After Finishing Al-Fatihah,  Recite Some Othe Ayat From Any Other Surrah. It Optional To Recite Some Ayat From Big Surah Or Recite An Entire Small Surrah, Like Reciting Surah Al-Kafirun :

قُلْ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْكَٰفِرُونَ (1) لَآ أَعْبُدُ مَا تَعْبُدُونَ (2) وَلَآ أَنتُمْ عَٰبِدُونَ مَآ أَعْبُدُ (3) وَلَآ أَنَا۠ عَابِدٌ مَّا عَبَدتُّمْ (4) وَلَآ أَنتُمْ عَٰبِدُونَ مَآ أَعْبُدُ (5) لَكُمْ دِينُكُمْ وَلِىَ دِينِ (6).

Qul Ya Ayyuha Alkafiroona (1) La AAAbudu Ma TaAAbudoona (2) Wala Antum AAabidoona Ma AAAbudu (3) Wala Ana AAabidun Ma AAabadtum (4) Wala Antum AAabidoona Ma AAAbudu (5) Lakum Deenukum Waliya Deeni (6).

Say, "O Disbelievers, (1) I Do Not Worship What You Worship. (2) Nor Are You Worshippers Of What I Worship. (3) Nor Will I Be A Worshipper Of What You Worship. (4) Nor Will You Be Worshippers Of What I Worship. (5) For You Is Your Religion, And For Me Is My Religion." (6).

The Recite The Takbeer By Saying *Allahu Akbar  الله أكبر* And Right After Bows Down For The First Ruku.

• Ruku

Bow Down 90° By Lowering His Head And Back And Keeping Them Straight At A Right Angle, Placing The Palms Of His Hands On The Knees, And Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Adheem  سبحان ربي العظيم *.

The Rise From The Ruku In A Standing Position Raising The Hands Up To The Level Of The Shoulders Or A Little Above Them, With The Palms Of His Hands Facing The Qiblah And Recite * Samiâ' Allaahu Li Man Hamidah   سمع الله لمن حمده *, Then Say * Rabbanaa Wa Lakal-Hamd  ربنا و لك الحمد *

• Sujud

Say Allah Akbar And Prepare For The First Sajda.

Prostrate  By Reciting Takbir. Make Sure Your Forehead, Nose, Palms, Knees And Feet Toes Touch The Ground. Your Feet Toes Should Point To The Qibla As Much As Possible.

In This Position Your Are Facing Allah Your Creator, Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Aleem  سبحان ربي العليم*. Also This Position Is One Of The Poste Times Where Duaa Is Likely To Be Accepted, So Ask Allah And Thank Him, Also The Long Duration The Sajfa Goes The Better.

• Sitting

After Finishin The First Sajda Rise For A Sitting Position By Reciting A Takbeer.

It's Recommended To Sit On The Left Leg While Keeping The Right Foot Upright With The Toes Pointing Towards The Qiblah And Resting His Hands On His Thighs Close To The Knees.

• Second Sujud

Prostrate  By Reciting Takbir. Make Sure Your Forehead, Nose, Palms, Knees And Feet Toes Touch The Ground. Your Feet Toes Should Point To The Qibla As Much As Possible. As The First Sajda

As The First Sajda, Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Aleem  سبحان ربي العليم*.

This Is All The Actes Neccessary To The Fisrt Rakaa 

Now Prepare For The Second Rakaa By Doing The Same Actes As The First One As Followed :

• Takbeer 

Face The Qibla.

Make Intention (Niyyah) For  Prayer. The Intention (Niyyah) Is One Of The Conditions Of The Prayer, Without Which The Prayer Will Not Be Valid, And It Must Be Pure To Allah To Worship Him Alone.

Its Important That All Words Should Be Recited In Arabic Only. And For Women, They Should Cover Entire Body (Including Feet) Except Hands And Face.

Start By Reciting The (Takberat Al-Ihram ) By Saying *Allahu Akbar  الله أكبر*  While Raising Your Hands Until Between The Sholders And Ears, Takberat Al-Ihram Is One Of The Pillars Of Every Prayer, And It's Not Valide Without It, And Whoever Forget It He Must Repeart All That Prayer.

• Qiyam

Then Place Your Right Hand On The Left Hand, Having Both Of Them On His Chest. Do This Whenever He Is In A Standing Position.

Then It's Favorable To Recite Some Duaa Known In Sunnah.

• Recitig Quran

Then Recite The Opening Of The Quran *Surat Al-Fatihah  سورة الفاتحة*, Al-Fatiha Is One Of The Pillars Of Every Prayer, And It's Not Valide Without It, And Whoever Forget It He Must Repeart All That Prayer :

 

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.(1) [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds - (2) The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, (3) Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. (4) It is You we worship and You we ask for help. (5) Guide us to the straight path - (6) The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray. (7) ameen.

Bismi Allahi alrrahmani alrraheemi (1) Alhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameena (2) Alrrahmani alrraheemi (3) Maliki yawmi alddeeni (4) Iyyaka naAAbudu waiyyaka nastaAAeenu (5) Ihdina alssirata almustaqeema (6) Sirata allatheena anAAamta AAalayhim ghayri almaghdoobi AAalayhim wala alddalleena (7) ameen

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (1) ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ (2) ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (3) مَٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ (4) إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ (5) ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ (6) صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ (7). آمين.

 

After Finishing Al-Fatihah,  Recite Some Othe Ayat From Any Other Surrah. It Optional To Recite Some Ayat From Big Surah Or Recite An Entire Small Surrah, Like Reciting Surah Al-Kafirun :

قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ (1) ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ (2) لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ (3) وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌۢ (4).

Qul Ya Ayyuha Alkafiroona (1) La AAAbudu Ma TaAAbudoona (2) Wala Antum AAabidoona Ma AAAbudu (3) Wala Ana AAabidun Ma AAabadtum (4) Wala Antum AAabidoona Ma AAAbudu (5) Lakum Deenukum Waliya Deeni (6).

Say, "O Disbelievers, (1) I Do Not Worship What You Worship. (2) Nor Are You Worshippers Of What I Worship. (3) Nor Will I Be A Worshipper Of What You Worship. (4) Nor Will You Be Worshippers Of What I Worship. (5) For You Is Your Religion, And For Me Is My Religion." (6).

The Recite The Takbeer By Saying *Allahu Akbar  الله أكبر* And Right After Bows Down For The First Ruku.

• Ruku

Bow Down 90° By Lowering His Head And Back And Keeping Them Straight At A Right Angle, Placing The Palms Of His Hands On The Knees, And Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Adheem  سبحان ربي العظيم *.

The Rise From The Ruku In A Standing Position Raising The Hands Up To The Level Of The Shoulders Or A Little Above Them, With The Palms Of His Hands Facing The Qiblah And Recite * Samiâ' Allaahu Li Man Hamidah   سمع الله لمن حمده *, Then Say * Rabbanaa Wa Lakal-Hamd  ربنا و لك الحمد *

• Sujud

Say Allah Akbar And Prepare For The First Sajda.

Prostrate  By Reciting Takbir. Make Sure Your Forehead, Nose, Palms, Knees And Feet Toes Touch The Ground. Your Feet Toes Should Point To The Qibla As Much As Possible.

In This Position Your Are Facing Allah Your Creator, Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Aleem  سبحان ربي العليم*. Also This Position Is One Of The Poste Times Where Duaa Is Likely To Be Accepted, So Ask Allah And Thank Him, Also The Long Duration The Sajfa Goes The Better.

• Sitting

After Finishin The First Sajda Rise For A Sitting Position By Reciting A Takbeer.

It's Recommended To Sit On The Left Leg While Keeping The Right Foot Upright With The Toes Pointing Towards The Qiblah And Resting His Hands On His Thighs Close To The Knees.

• Second Sujud

Prostrate  By Reciting Takbir. Make Sure Your Forehead, Nose, Palms, Knees And Feet Toes Touch The Ground. Your Feet Toes Should Point To The Qibla As Much As Possible. As The First Sajda

As The First Sajda, Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Aleem  سبحان ربي العليم*.

After Finishig The Second Rakaa, It's Time To Do The Qaada.

• Qaada

Go To The Sitting (Qa'da) Pose With Takbir. Sit On Your Left Foot While Right Foot Popped Up Vertically With Toes Pointing To The Qibla As Much As Possible. 

Recite The Tashahhud :

Attahiyyaatu Lillaah, Wassalawaatu Wattayyibaat, Assalaamu Âalayka Ayyuha Annabiyyu Wa Rahmatu Allaahi Wa Barakaatuh, Assalaamu Âalaynaa Wa Âalaa Ibaadi Allaahi A-Ssaaliheen, Ash Hadu Ana Laa Ilaaha Illa Allaah, Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Âabduhu Wa Rasooluh .

التحيات لله، الصلوات و الطيباتن السلام عليك أيها النبي و رحمة الله و بركاته، السلام عليتا و على عباد الله الصالحين، أشهد أن لا إله إلى الله، و أن محمد رسول الله.

After Finishing Tashahid, Rise For A Standing Position, Or Qiyam Position Asthe First Qiyam And Pray Two Other Rakaat As The First, Except When Reciting Quran Only Recite Al-Fatihah. The Steps Are As Followed :

• Takbeer 

Recite (Takberat Al-Ihram ) By Saying *Allahu Akbar  الله أكبر*  While Raising Your Hands Until Between The Sholders And Ears.

• Qiyam

Then Place Your Right Hand On The Left Hand, Having Both Of Them On His Chest. Do This Whenever He Is In A Standing Position.

• Recitig Quran

Then Recite The Opening Of The Quran *Surat Al-Fatihah  سورة الفاتحة*.

 

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.(1) [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds - (2) The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, (3) Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. (4) It is You we worship and You we ask for help. (5) Guide us to the straight path - (6) The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray. (7) ameen.

Bismi Allahi alrrahmani alrraheemi (1) Alhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameena (2) Alrrahmani alrraheemi (3) Maliki yawmi alddeeni (4) Iyyaka naAAbudu waiyyaka nastaAAeenu (5) Ihdina alssirata almustaqeema (6) Sirata allatheena anAAamta AAalayhim ghayri almaghdoobi AAalayhim wala alddalleena (7) ameen

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (1) ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ (2) ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (3) مَٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ (4) إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ (5) ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ (6) صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ (7). آمين.

 

Say *Allahu Akbar  الله أكبر* And Right After Bows Down For The First Ruku.

• Ruku

Bow Down 90° By Lowering His Head And Back And Keeping Them Straight At A Right Angle, Placing The Palms Of His Hands On The Knees, And Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Adheem  سبحان ربي العظيم *.

The Rise From The Ruku In A Standing Position Raising The Hands Up To The Level Of The Shoulders Or A Little Above Them, With The Palms Of His Hands Facing The Qiblah And Recite * Samiâ' Allaahu Li Man Hamidah   سمع الله لمن حمده *, Then Say * Rabbanaa Wa Lakal-Hamd  ربنا و لك الحمد *

• Sujud

Say Allah Akbar And Prepare For The First Sajda.

Prostrate  By Reciting Takbir. Make Sure Your Forehead, Nose, Palms, Knees And Feet Toes Touch The Ground. Your Feet Toes Should Point To The Qibla As Much As Possible.

In This Position Your Are Facing Allah Your Creator, Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Aleem  سبحان ربي العليم*. Also This Position Is One Of The Poste Times Where Duaa Is Likely To Be Accepted, So Ask Allah And Thank Him, Also The Long Duration The Sajfa Goes The Better.

• Sitting

After Finishing The First Sajda Rise For A Sitting Position By Reciting A Takbeer.

It's Recommended To Sit On The Left Leg While Keeping The Right Foot Upright With The Toes Pointing Towards The Qiblah And Resting His Hands On His Thighs Close To The Knees.

• Second Sujud

Prostrate  By Reciting Takbir. Make Sure Your Forehead, Nose, Palms, Knees And Feet Toes Touch The Ground. Your Feet Toes Should Point To The Qibla As Much As Possible. As The First Sajda

As The First Sajda, Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Aleem  سبحان ربي العليم*.

The Fourth Rakaa 

Say (Takberat Al-Ihram ) By Saying *Allahu Akbar  الله أكبر*  While Raising Your Hands Until Between The Sholders And Ears.

• Qiyam

Then Place Your Right Hand On The Left Hand, Having Both Of Them On His Chest. Do This Whenever He Is In A Standing Position.

Then It's Favorable To Recite Some Duaa Known In Sunnah.

• Recitig Quran

Then Recite The Opening Of The Quran *Surat Al-Fatihah  سورة الفاتحة*, Al-Fatiha Is One Of The Pillars Of Every Prayer, And It's Not Valide Without It, And Whoever Forget It He Must Repeart All That Prayer :

 

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.(1) [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds - (2) The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, (3) Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. (4) It is You we worship and You we ask for help. (5) Guide us to the straight path - (6) The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray. (7) ameen.

Bismi Allahi alrrahmani alrraheemi (1) Alhamdu lillahi rabbi alAAalameena (2) Alrrahmani alrraheemi (3) Maliki yawmi alddeeni (4) Iyyaka naAAbudu waiyyaka nastaAAeenu (5) Ihdina alssirata almustaqeema (6) Sirata allatheena anAAamta AAalayhim ghayri almaghdoobi AAalayhim wala alddalleena (7) ameen

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (1) ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ (2) ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ (3) مَٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ (4) إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ (5) ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ (6) صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ (7). آمين.

 

Then Recite The Takbeer By Saying *Allahu Akbar  الله أكبر* And Right After Bows Down For The First Ruku.

• Ruku

Bow Down 90° By Lowering His Head And Back And Keeping Them Straight At A Right Angle, Placing The Palms Of His Hands On The Knees, And Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Adheem  سبحان ربي العظيم *.

The Rise From The Ruku In A Standing Position Raising The Hands Up To The Level Of The Shoulders Or A Little Above Them, With The Palms Of His Hands Facing The Qiblah And Recite * Samiâ' Allaahu Li Man Hamidah   سمع الله لمن حمده *, Then Say * Rabbanaa Wa Lakal-Hamd  ربنا و لك الحمد *

• Sujud

Say Allah Akbar And Prepare For The First Sajda.

Prostrate  By Reciting Takbir. Make Sure Your Forehead, Nose, Palms, Knees And Feet Toes Touch The Ground. Your Feet Toes Should Point To The Qibla As Much As Possible.

In This Position Your Are Facing Allah Your Creator, Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Aleem  سبحان ربي العليم*. Also This Position Is One Of The Poste Times Where Duaa Is Likely To Be Accepted, So Ask Allah And Thank Him, Also The Long Duration The Sajfa Goes The Better.

• Sitting

After Finishin The First Sajda Rise For A Sitting Position By Reciting A Takbeer.

It's Recommended To Sit On The Left Leg While Keeping The Right Foot Upright With The Toes Pointing Towards The Qiblah And Resting His Hands On His Thighs Close To The Knees.

• Second Sujud

Prostrate  By Reciting Takbir. Make Sure Your Forehead, Nose, Palms, Knees And Feet Toes Touch The Ground. Your Feet Toes Should Point To The Qibla As Much As Possible. As The First Sajda

As The First Sajda, Recite Three (3) Times * Subhaana Rabbiy-Al-Â Aleem  سبحان ربي العليم*.

After Finishig The Second Rakaa, It's Time To Do The Qaada.

• Qaada

Go To The Sitting (Qa'da) Pose With Takbir. Sit On Your Left Foot While Right Foot Popped Up Vertically With Toes Pointing To The Qibla As Much As Possible. 

Recite The Tashahhud :

Attahiyyaatu Lillaah, Wassalawaatu Wattayyibaat, Assalaamu Âalayka Ayyuha Annabiyyu Wa Rahmatu Allaahi Wa Barakaatuh, Assalaamu Âalaynaa Wa Âalaa Ibaadi Allaahi A-Ssaaliheen, Ash Hadu Ana Laa Ilaaha Illa Allaah, Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Âabduhu Wa Rasooluh .

التحيات لله، الصلوات و الطيباتن السلام عليك أيها النبي و رحمة الله و بركاته، السلام عليتا و على عباد الله الصالحين، أشهد أن لا إله إلى الله، و أن محمد رسول الله.

Directly After Tashahud Recite The Salawat And Salam After :

• Salawat And Salam

Recite The Salawat:

Allahumma Salli A'la Muhammadin Wa A'la Aali Muhammad, Kama Sallayta A'la Ibraaheema Wa A'la Aali Ibraaheem, Innaka Hameedun Majeed. Allahumma Baarik A'la Muhammadin Wa A'la Aali Muhammad, Kama Baarakta A'la Ibraaheema Wa A'la Aali Ibraaheem, Innaka Hameedun Majeed.

اللهم صلي على محمد و على آل محمد، كما صليت عاى إبراهيم و على آل إبراهيم، و بارك على محمد و على آل محمد، كما باركت على إبراهيم و على آل إبراهيم، إنك حميد مجيد.

• Tasleem 

After Finishing, Recite The Salam By Facing The Right Should And Say * As-Salaamu A'laikum Wa Rahmatullah.  السلام عليكم و رحمة الله تعالى و بركاته *, And Facing The Left Shoulder And Say The Same * As-Salaamu A'laikum Wa Rahmatullah.  السلام عليكم و رحمة الله تعالى و بركاته *.

After Reciting The Salam, The Prayer Is Over May Allah Accepted. The It In Sunnah To Recite Ayat Al-Kursi Or Ask Allah For Your Needs And Thank Him.