RAK'A...................
ركْعـه
UNIT OF SALAT
Each Salat consists of at least two Rak'as or
more. Rak'a means unit; therefore each Salat consists of at least two units or more.
Each Rak'a consists of the following steps:
Wuqoof whereby you stand saying
Surah Fatiha followed by a short Surah or any passage of the Quran
Rukoo' whereby you bend from the
waist and place your hands on your knees.
I'tidaal meaning standing
upright for a moment.
Sujood whereby you are on your
knees and bowing and with your forehead on the ground.
Sitting up for a moment placing
your hands on your thighs.
Sujood for the second time
whereby you are on your knees and bowing and with your forehead on the ground.
Each of the steps above are accompanied by
certain phrases which we will explain.
HOW MANY RAK'AS CONSTITUTE EACH
SALAT?
The following is required in the
Fardh or
obligatory Salat.
| Salat of Subh (morning prayer) |
Two Rak'as |
| Salat of Dhuhr (noon prayer) |
Four Rak'as |
| Salat of Asr (afternoon prayer) |
Four Rak'as |
| Salat of Maghrib (after sunset prayer) |
Three Rak'as |
| Salat of Ishaa' (late evening prayer) |
Four Rak'as |
