Maghrib (Sunset Prayer)

صلاة المغرب

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Prayer Time

Immediately after sunset until red twilight disappears

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Total Rakats

5 rakats (3 Fard + 2 Sunnah)

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Quran Reference

Surah Hud 11:114

Rakat Breakdown

Total 5 rakats (3 Fard + 2 Sunnah)

Breakdown 3 Fard + 2 Sunnah Mu'akkadah

Quranic Evidence

Surah Hud 11:114

وَأَقِمِ الصَّلَاةَ طَرَفَيِ النَّهَارِ وَزُلَفًا مِّنَ اللَّيْلِ ۚ إِنَّ الْحَسَنَاتِ يُذْهِبْنَ السَّيِّئَاتِ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ ذِكْرَىٰ لِلذَّاكِرِينَ

"And establish prayer at the two ends of the day and at the approach of night. Indeed, good deeds do away with misdeeds. That is a reminder for those who remember."

Why Maghrib (Sunset Prayer) Is Important

Maghrib has the shortest time window — it must be prayed quickly after sunset before the red glow disappears.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "My nation will continue upon goodness as long as they hasten to pray Maghrib before the stars appear." (Abu Dawud)
Maghrib is the only daily prayer with 3 fard rakats.

Summary

Maghrib has 5 rakats — 3 fard followed by 2 sunnah. It is prayed immediately after sunset, and hastening to pray it is a sunnah.

Asr (Afternoon Prayer)

Isha (Night Prayer)

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