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How Many Rakat in Each Prayer? (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha & Jumu'ah) (2026)

2026-09-09 4 min read Verified Sunnah • Reviewed Sept 2026
Tasbeeh Companion Scholarly Review Team Reviewed by Islamic Fiqh & Sunnah Board
Last Reviewed: September 2026
Verified against primary Hadith sources (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud)

"Complete chart of Rakat counts for all 5 daily Islamic prayers and Friday Jumu'ah. Clear breakdown of Sunnah Mu'akkadah, Fard, Nafl, and Witr prayers."

Rakat Breakdown Chart for 5 Daily Prayers

Every adult Muslim is obligated to offer 5 daily prayers (Salah). Below is the comprehensive, easy-to-read chart detailing Sunnah Mu'akkadah (emphasized Sunnah), Fard (obligatory), Nafl (voluntary), and Witr.


5 Daily Prayers Rakat Summary Table

| Prayer Name | Sunnah Before Fard | Fard (Obligatory) | Sunnah After Fard | Nafl / Witr | Total Rakats | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Fajr | 2 Sunnah | 2 Fard | — | — | 4 Rakats | | Dhuhr | 4 Sunnah | 4 Fard | 2 Sunnah | 2 Nafl | 12 Rakats | | Asr | 4 Sunnah (Ghair) | 4 Fard | — | — | 8 Rakats | | Maghrib | — | 3 Fard | 2 Sunnah | 2 Nafl | 7 Rakats | | Isha | 4 Sunnah (Ghair) | 4 Fard | 2 Sunnah | 2 Nafl + 3 Witr + 2 Nafl | 17 Rakats | | Jumu'ah (Friday) | 4 Sunnah | 2 Fard | 4 + 2 Sunnah | 2 Nafl | 14 Rakats |


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