Isha (Night Prayer)

صلاة العشاء

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Prayer Time

After red twilight disappears until midnight

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Total Rakats

10 rakats (4 Sunnah + 4 Fard + 2 Sunnah)

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Quran Reference

Surah Al-Isra 17:79

Rakat Breakdown

Total 10 rakats (4 Sunnah + 4 Fard + 2 Sunnah)

Breakdown 4 Sunnah Mu'akkadah + 4 Fard + 2 Sunnah Mu'akkadah

Quranic Evidence

Surah Al-Isra 17:79

وَمِنَ اللَّيْلِ فَتَهَجَّدْ بِهِ نَافِلَةً لَّكَ عَسَىٰ أَن يَبْعَثَكَ رَبُّكَ مَقَامًا مَّحْمُودًا

"And from [part of] the night, pray with it as additional [worship] for you; it is expected that your Lord will resurrect you to a praised station."

Why Isha (Night Prayer) Is Important

Isha is the last daily prayer and together with Fajr, is described as the most difficult for hypocrites. Praying them is a hallmark of strong iman.
Praying Isha in congregation is equivalent to half a night of worship. (Muslim)
Isha is followed by Witr prayer, which is highly emphasized in all schools of thought.

Summary

Isha has 10 rakats — 4 sunnah, 4 fard, 2 sunnah. Its time begins after the evening twilight fades and extends until midnight.

Maghrib (Sunset Prayer)

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Fajr (Dawn Prayer) 4 rakats (2 Sunnah + 2 Fard) Dhuhr (Noon Prayer) 10 rakats (4 Sunnah + 4 Fard + 2 Sunnah) Asr (Afternoon Prayer) 4 rakats (Fard only) Maghrib (Sunset Prayer) 5 rakats (3 Fard + 2 Sunnah) ← Back to All Study Material

وَمَن يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّهُ مَخْرَجًا

"And whoever fears Allah — He will make for him a way out." — Surah At-Talaq 65:2

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