Dhuhr

The Dhuhr prayer ("dh" pronounced as "th" in "Thou") is the mid-day prayer recited by practising Muslims. It is the second of the five daily prayers (salah). The five daily prayers collectively are one of the Five Pillars of Islam of Sunni Islam and one of the ten Furoo-ul-deen of Shia Islam. When travelling, according to some madhhabs, it may be reduced to two raka'ahs. The Dhuhr prayer is mentioned by name in the Qur'an at 17:78.

Related Topics:
Muslim - Salah - Five Pillars of Islam - Sunni Islam - Furoo-ul-deen - Shia Islam - Madhhab - Raka'ah - Qur'an

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In both types of Islam, four raka'ah are required (Fard) and are prayed silently. However, in Sunni Islam, four raka'ah prior to the Fard raka'ah and two raka'ah following the Fard raka'ah are highly reccomended.

Related Topics:
Islam - Raka'ah - Fard

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