A voluntary prayer performed in the forenoon, called the prayer of the oft-returning.
Duha prayer
The prayer of the oft-returning — its time, virtue and method, Q&A.
From sunrise plus ~15 minutes until just before Dhuhr; best in the mid-morning heat.
It suffices as charity for every joint of the body; a comprehensive prophetic counsel.
📜 رواه مسلم — مراجعة اللفظ
📜 متفق عليه (الوصية) — مراجعة اللفظ
Minimum two, best four, most narrated eight; no maximum per the majority.
📜 رواه أبو داود والترمذي (الأربع) — مراجعة اللفظ والتخريج
Two by two: opening takbir, Fatiha and a surah, bowing and prostration as in other prayers, then tashahhud and salam.
No; recite whatever is easy from the Quran.
No specific adhkar are established for it; the general post-prayer dhikr as usual.
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- What is Duha prayer?
A voluntary prayer performed in the forenoon, called the prayer of the oft-returning. - When is its time?
From sunrise plus ~15 minutes until just before Dhuhr; best in the mid-morning heat. - What is its virtue?
It suffices as charity for every joint of the body; a comprehensive prophetic counsel. - How many rak'ahs?
Minimum two, best four, most narrated eight; no maximum per the majority. - How is it performed?
Two by two: opening takbir, Fatiha and a surah, bowing and prostration as in other prayers, then tashahhud and salam. - Are there specific surahs for it?
No; recite whatever is easy from the Quran. - Are there specific adhkar for it?
No specific adhkar are established for it; the general post-prayer dhikr as usual.