Voluntary Prayers

BY – Rayyan Ullah

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1- Tahajjud

• This is a voluntary prayer performed at night, usually in odd numbers

of rak'ahs (units of prayer). It is highly recommended and holds
special significance in drawing closer to Allah.

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2 – Duha Prayer
• Duha prayer is prayed after the sun has completely risen and before
the zenith. It can be prayed in sets of two rak'as; the more rak'as you
pray, the greater the reward.
3 – Salat al-
isthikhara
• This prayer is recommended
when making decisions or
seeking guidance. It is a two-
rak'ah prayer where you seek
Allah's help in making a choice.

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4 - Salaat al
witr
• Witr prayer is an odd-numbered
prayer performed after the Isha
prayer. It is highly recommended
and can consist of one, three,
five, seven, or more rak'ahs.
Ayah on
Voluntary
prayers

• " ‫َح اِفُظوا َع َلى الَّص َلَو اِت َو الَّص اَل ِة اْلُو ْس َطٰى‬
‫"َو ُقوُم وا ِلَّلـِه َقاِنِتيَن‬

"Guard strictly your (habit of)

prayers, especially the Middle
Prayer; and stand before Allah in a
devout (frame of mind)." (Quran
2:238)
Hadith on Voluntary Prayers
• Narrated by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), the wife of Prophet Muhammad (peace be
upon him):
• The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "The two Rak'ahs (Sunan) of Dhuha (Forenoon) are
equal to the world and all that is in it." (Muslim)