Namaz Rakat Chart – Complete Guide
How many rakats in each prayer
Daily Prayer Rakat Chart
| Prayer | Sunnah Before | Fard | Sunnah After | Nafl | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 2 (Muakkadah) | 2 | – | – | 4 |
| Zuhr | 4 (Muakkadah) | 4 | 2 (Muakkadah) | 2 | 12 |
| Asr | 4 (Ghair Muakkadah) | 4 | – | – | 8 |
| Maghrib | – | 3 | 2 (Muakkadah) | 2 | 7 |
| Isha | 4 (Ghair Muakkadah) | 4 | 2 (Muakkadah) | 2 | 12 + Witr |
| Witr | – | 3 (Wajib) | – | – | 3 |
Understanding Prayer Types
- Fard: Obligatory prayers – missing these is sinful
- Sunnah Muakkadah: Emphasized Sunnah – strongly recommended
- Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah: Non-emphasized Sunnah – recommended
- Nafl: Voluntary prayers – extra reward
- Wajib: Necessary – between Fard and Sunnah in importance
Special Prayers
| Jummah (Friday) | 2 Fard (replaces Zuhr) + Sunnahs |
| Eid ul-Fitr | 2 Rakats with extra Takbirs |
| Eid ul-Adha | 2 Rakats with extra Takbirs |
| Taraweeh | 8-20 Rakats (Ramadan nights) |
| Tahajjud | 2-12 Rakats (late night) |
| Janazah | 4 Takbirs (no ruku or sujood) |
FAQs
How many rakats in each prayer?
Fajr: 2 Fard, Zuhr: 4 Fard, Asr: 4 Fard, Maghrib: 3 Fard, Isha: 4 Fard + 3 Witr.
What is the minimum I must pray?
The 17 Fard rakats daily: 2 (Fajr) + 4 (Zuhr) + 4 (Asr) + 3 (Maghrib) + 4 (Isha) = 17 rakats.
Are Sunnah prayers necessary?
Sunnah Muakkadah prayers are highly recommended and bring great reward. The Prophet ﷺ rarely missed them.