How to Pray Fajr for Beginners

Learning how to pray Fajr is very simple once you understand the structure and Further, it is strongly advised to offer two Sunnah rakats before the Fard prayer.

The number of Fajr rakats and how to perform them is as follows:

The Prophet (PBUH) placed a strong emphasis on the voluntary nature of the second Sunnah Rakat.

Two Fard Rakats are mandatory to offer just before sunrise; it is necessary.

The Fajr prayer has four rakats in total, divided into two (Fard + Sunnah).

For beginning Islam students, honesty, neatness, and understanding of the importance of each step are more necessary than anything. Your relationship with Allah becomes stronger when you offer the fajr salaah in a fulfilling and thoughtful manner..

Steps to Perform the Fajr Prayer

Salaah consists of several step-by-step methods that must be followed to perform the Fajr prayer correctly. Below, we mention the quick, easy-to-follow criteria to help you understand how to pray Fajr correctly from beginning to end.

1. Perform Wudu.

Allah made it very clear that muslims should perform any ibadah while keeping themselves tidy, the place must be clear, and the hearts must be filled with solitude. Wudu is the special method to clean your body for prayer. Before every Salaah, muslims should perform Wudu properly and wear clean clothes.

2. Make an intention while facing the Qiblah

Set your direction towards the Qiblah and make an authentic niyyah for the prayers to get the real meaning of how to pray Fajr. 

Your intention seems like “I plan to offer Allah two Rakats Sunnah (or Fard) of the Fajr prayer.”

3. Use Takbeer to begin the prayer.

Takbeer is the symbol of the power and greatness of Allah. During salaah, the hands must be raised out near your ear and recited out loud: “Allahu Akbar.

4. Recite Al-Fatiha and another Surah.

Recite Surah Al-Fatiha after reciting the Takbeer. Then, any Surah of your choice, either a long Surah or a shorter one. Surah Al-Fatiha is the most beloved Surah of Allah SWT.

5. Make a bow, called Ruku.

Ruku is a very important virtue to perform during Salaah. The process includes placement of your hands on your knees, kneeling, and saying “Allahu Akbar.” Say “Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem” at least thrice so that the Ruku will be performed.

6. Qawmah, or stand up

Now, after that, back on your feet, say “Sami’Allahu liman hamidah” and then “Rabbana lakal hamd” while standing straight.

7. See Sujood (Prostration)

Sujood gives us the message of groundness. People should ground their entire body on the floor (on their prayer mat) when they offer Sujood and say takbeer again. Then, repeat three times, “Subhana Rabbiyal A’la.” 

8. Take a Seat between Two Sujoods

Say “Rabbighfir li, Rabbighfir li” (O Lord, forgive me) while seated. Next, do the second Sujood.

9. Continue the Second Rakat

Once your first rakat has been completed, get up and continue the same procedure, which consists of sitting again, reading Surah Al-Fatiha, another Surah, Ruku, and Sujood same as before.

10. Finish with Salam and Tashahhud.

After all of that, sit on your knees and recite Attahyat after completing the second Sujood after the second Rakat. Finally, pay the salam while tossing your head to the right and left. The Fajr prayer is now ended.

Timing of Fajr

It is very important to keep a string eye on Fajr’s timing. The Fajr time began immediately after the very first ray of the sun reached the earth. Right after the sunrise, when the sky is starting to become a little blue but before the proper sun rises, it is the suggested time of Fajr prayer by Allah.

When the prayers, especially the Fajr prayer, are about to start in your routine, you have to set the time of Fajr in your location, figure out Islamic knowledge apps, or local prayer schedules in your area’s mosque.

Unless there is a good reason, it is not advised to ignore Fajr Salaah till practically daybreak. Consistent early Fajr creates a solid spiritual practice, while early prayer demonstrates obedience and discipline.