- Ishraq is an Islamic prayer that all Muslims encourage (but are not required).
- The Ishraq time begins around 25 minutes after sunrise, whenever the sun is roughly a spear’s length well above the horizon. Afterward, it is hard to look at it directly when the sunlight becomes so bright. It concludes at mid-morning.
- Ishraq prayer can be performed by repeating many Rakats (cycles) of prayer, the process Muslims follow for their daily prayer.
- Ishraq Namaz, like the other obligatory prayers in Islam, can be performed in pairs.
Ishraq is an optional prayer you might offer in addition to the obligatory prayers for Allah Almighty’s pleasure. For example, you could pray to Ishraq to atone for mistakes, but many individuals desire to pray to Ishraq for the positive deeds it is meant to represent.
Here’s how to say the Ishraq prayer, known as namaz, to desire Allah’s love and soul well-being. Ishraq is an optional prayer you might offer in addition to the obligatory prayers for Allah Almighty’s pleasure. For example, you could pray Ishraq to atone for mistakes, but many individuals desire to pray Ishraq for the positive deeds it is meant to represent.
Here’s how to say the Ishraq prayer, known as namaz, to desire Allah’s love and soul well-being.
Ishraq Time
The Ishraq time begins immediately after the Fajr prayers, just like the sunrise.
Ishraq Prayer Start Time
Ishraq prayer starts approximately 25 minutes after sunrise, whenever the sun is roughly a spear’s length just above the horizon. Afterward, the sun becomes so bright that it is hard to look at it immediately.
Ishraq Prayer End Time
Mid-morning is the end of Ishraq time.
How To Perform Ishraq Prayer
Ishraq Namaz can be recited in sets of two Raqats, as most non-Farida rituals are performed.
You must complete the steps before performing the Ishraq prayer.
Set an Alarm to Wake up for Prayer
If you are not sleeping late at night, you should set the alarm to wake up for Fajr prayer. To wake up before Fajr prayer, recite the Quran or Dhikr till Ishraq time.
Pro Tip: If you’re having trouble remembering time, look at the sun’s location above the horizon. You can begin your prayer when the sun has thoroughly risen and no portions of it look to be reaching the horizon.
Perform Wudhu
If you performed fajr prayer, there is a reasonable probability you have wudhu. If you’re still not convinced, do wudhu again. Wudhu involves cleaning your hands, face, hair, arms, and feet three times.
Muslims must turn their body to face Qibla for each prayer in Islam. Qibla refers to Mecca’s Holy Mosque, a sacred Muslim site.
Pro Tip: If you’re unsure which way to face, consider installing a “Qibla compass” app for your smartphone. This is a compass that has been adjusted to point to the location of the Great Mosque.
Once you have completed all of the previous steps, you are ready to give Ishraq a prayer.
Neyat for praying Ishraq
When praying Sihraq, you must first state your Neyat or desires. “I recite two rak’at Ishraq namaz for Allah, facing the Kaaba / Qibla,” you must say.
Pro Tip: If you’re doing Ishraq Namaz to begin the day on a bright note, you might say something like, “Today is a vacation, and I’m saying Ishraq prayer to inspire good actions in the world every day of Allah.”
Pro Tip: If you did something wrong yesterday, you could say, “Yesterday, I had a poor day and committed a sin.” I’m praying Ishraq will atone for the wrongdoings I’ve committed.”
Start Ishraq Namaz With Surah Fatiha
Surah Fatiha and another surah, particularly Surah Ikhlaas, should be read. Then, prostrate into sujood after bowing down into rukuh.
Pro Tip: The surahs are from the Holy Quran, so they must be stated in Arabic. Individual prayers can be replied to in the language of your choice.
Perform another Rakat
After finishing the first Rakat, proceed to your standing position and recite the Surah Fatiha afterward. Then, recite additional surah before continuing with Rakat.
Offer As Many Rakats as you want to Pray
Because Ishraq prayer is not obligatory and is performed for Allah’s pleasure, you can perform as many Rakats as possible, but only in pairs.
Pro Tip: Because Ishraq is a mighty prayer, offering extra Rakats might help you achieve your prayer aim.
