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

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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