How to Pray Asr
Step-by-step guide
Asr Prayer Overview
Rakats: 4
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Make Wudu
Ensure you have ablution before starting prayer.
2. Stand Facing Qibla
Face the direction of the Ka’bah in Mecca.
3. Make Intention (Niyyah)
Intend in your heart that you are praying Asr prayer.
4. Say Takbir
Raise hands to ears and say “Allahu Akbar”
5. Recite Opening Dua
Recite Thana (Subhanaka Allahumma…)
6. Recite Al-Fatiha
Then recite another Surah (in first 2 rakats)
7. Perform Ruku
Bow and say “Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem” 3 times
8. Stand and Say Tasmee
“Sami Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana lakal hamd”
9. Perform Sajdah
Prostrate and say “Subhana Rabbiyal A’la” 3 times
10. Sit Between Sajdahs
Sit briefly, then perform second Sajdah
11. Complete Remaining Rakats
Repeat steps 6-10 for remaining rakats
12. Final Sitting (Tashahhud)
Recite Attahiyyat, Durood, and final duas
13. End with Salam
Turn head right saying “Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah”, then left