Fard prayer is an obligatory prayer that every responsible Muslim must perform according to prescribed times and rules.
Overview
Fard prayer is an obligatory prayer that every responsible Muslim must perform within its prescribed time and according to valid rules. The five daily prayers are the operational backbone of a Muslim's daily worship and spiritual discipline.
Five Daily Fard Prayers
- Fajr: before sunrise.
- Dhuhr: after midday.
- Asr: in the afternoon.
- Maghrib: after sunset.
- Isha: at night.
What Makes Prayer Valid
- Purification through Wudu or Ghusl when required.
- Facing Qiblah, covering Awrah, and praying within the correct time.
- Correct intention, recitation, standing, bowing, prostration, and sitting according to prayer rules.
From Hanafi Religious School of Thought
- Hanafi Fiqh provides detailed rulings for prayer times, Rakats, Wajib actions, Sajdah Sahw, missed prayers, and congregation.
- Beginners should first learn the essentials and then gradually learn detailed rulings.
- For mistakes in prayer, ask a qualified scholar instead of guessing.