How Long Does Dhuhr Prayer Last?

Prayer is one of the most important and greatest obligations after the two testimonies of faith “Shahada”. Whoever abandons it has disbelieved, because it is the reason for the Muslim’s success in this world and the Hereafter. Allah SWT has commanded us to perform five prayers daily, and each prayer has a specific time that must be adhered to. In this article, we will explore how long does dhuhr prayer last? and what is the method of performing Dhuhr prayer.

How long does dhuhr last?

Some ask: How long does dhuhr prayer last? The time for Dhuhr prayer begins when the sun is at its zenith in the sky and begins to incline towards the west. Its time ends when the shadow of everything is equal to its length, based on the hadith of the Prophet, PBUH:

“وَقْتُ الظُّهْرِ إِذَا زَالتِ الشَّمْسُ وَكَانَ ظِلُّ الرَّجُلِ كَطُولِهِ مَا لَمْ يَحْضُرِ الْعَصْر”

“The time for Dhuhr is when the sun has passed its zenith and a man’s shadow is equal to his length, as long as the time for Asr has not come.”

Dhuhr prayer is the second of the prayers that a Muslim performs daily during the daytime after Fajr prayer. It is performed silently in a low voice, and its number of rakats is four rakats, except on Friday when it is performed aloud and its number of rakats is two and it is prayed in the mosque. The time for Dhuhr prayer is when the sun begins to decline and break towards the west, according to the hadith:

عن عبدِ اللهِ بنِ عَمرٍو رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهما، أنَّ نبيَّ اللهِ صلَّى اللهُ عليه وسلَّم، قال: «إذا صَليتُم الفجرَ فإنَّه وقتٌ إلى أن يَطلُعَ قرنُ الشَّمسِ الأوَّلُ، ثم إذا صليتُم الظهرَ فإنَّه وقتٌ إلى أن يَحضُرَ العصرُ، فإذا صليتُم العصرَ فإنَّه وقتٌ إلى أن تَصفرَّ الشمسُ، فإذا صليتُم المغربَ فإنه وقتٌ إلى أن يَسقُطَ الشفقُ، فإذا صليتُم العشاءَ فإنَّه وقتٌ إلى نِصفِ اللَّيلِ

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr, may Allah be pleased with them both, that the Prophet of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “When you pray Fajr, it is time until the first horn of the sun rises, then when you pray Dhuhr, it is time until Asr comes, then when you pray Asr, it is time until the sun turns yellow, then when you pray Maghrib, it is time until the twilight falls, then when you pray Isha, it is time until midnight.”

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How long does it take to pray dhuhr?

Some wonder, How long does it take to pray dhuhr? In fact, the time for performing Dhuhr prayer varies from person to person, and in most cases, it takes from four to six minutes.

What is The Procedure of Dhuhr Prayer?

The method of performing Dhuhr prayer is as follows:

First, the individual begins by performing wudu and then turns towards the Qibla.
Having the intention, then begining in takbir by saying “Allahu Akbar” while raising the palms towards the shoulders.
Placing the right palm on the left palm, and placing them on the chest.
Reciting the opening supplication (Dua al-Istiftah).
Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha and what is easy from the Quran.
Saying takbir for Ruku and saying “Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem” three times.
Rising from bowing and saying “Sami Allahu liman hamidah”.
Moving from Ruku to Sujud, and saying “Subhana Rabbiyal A’la” three times.
Sitting between the two prostrations while spreading the left foot.
Performing the second prostration, then rising to stand again.
Performing the rest of the rakats in the same manner, while sitting for the Tashahhud at the end of the second rakat.
In the fourth rakat, sit for the final Tashahhud.
Giving Tasleem to the right and then to the left, and saying in each salutation “Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah”.

An issue that could fascinate you: What time does dhuhr end?

Common Mistakes to Avoid during Dhuhr Prayer

There are many mistakes that should be avoided during the performance of Dhuhr prayer, and these mistakes are as follows:

Being negligent in standing while performing prayer when able to do so.
Not placing the nose well on the ground during Sujood.
Not being at ease between the two Sujood.
Saying the intention aloud.

Which surah to recite after zuhr prayer? There is no specific surah that is recommended to be recited after Maghrib, and it is permissible to recite any surah from the Quran.

Read about: Which Surah to Recite After Maghrib?

How to Make Up a Missed Dhuhr Prayer?

If a Muslim misses Dhuhr prayer due to an excuse such as sleeping or forgetting, and the time for Asr prayer has entered, then the individual must pray it whenever he remembers it, and start with Dhuhr prayer and then Asr.

Can you pray with headphones islam? Yes, it is permissible to pray with headphones, if the individual is unable to focus and have humility in prayer because of disturbing sounds around him.

Can I combine Dhuhr and Asr prayers?

It is permissible to combine Dhuhr and Asr prayers in the case of travel or illness, but if there is no excuse, it is not permissible and the individual will be sinful for doing so.

It is also not permissible to perform prayer before its time. If someone does that deliberately, his prayer is invalid, and he will be sinful for doing so. This is the answer to the question: can you pray before prayer time.

The Recommended Azkar after Dhuhr Prayer

It is recommended after finishing Dhuhr prayer, to recite Ayatul Kursi (the verse of the Throne), Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Mu’awwidhatayn, and to say:

اللهم أنت السلام ومنك السلام تباركت يا ذا الجلال والإكرام

Allāhumma anta as-salām wa minka as-salām tabārakta yā dhā al-jalāli wal-ikrām.

“O Allah, You are peace, and from You is peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of Glory and Honor.”

Can I pray zuhr 10 minutes before asr? Yes, it is permissible if there is an excuse that prevented the individual from performing the prayer on time. If there is no excuse, this is considered negligence and carelessness in performing the prayer on time, and he will be sinful.

Is it permissible to delay Dhuhr prayer until closer to Asr?

It is not permissible to delay Dhuhr prayer until it is close to the time for Asr, because Allah SWT has commanded us to perform the prayer on time and not to delay it, as He SWT said:

إِنَّ الصَّلَاةَ كَانَتْ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ كِتَابًا مَوْقُوتًا

Inna as-salāta kānat ‘alā al-mu’minīn kitāban mawqūtan.

“Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.”

How long does dhuhr prayer last? The time for Dhuhr prayer begins when the sun is at its zenith in the sky, and its time ends when the shadow of everything becomes like its length.

How can I ensure I perform my Dhuhr prayer on time?

A Muslim must seek the call to prayer (Adhan) to ensure that he performs Dhuhr prayer on time. He can also download prayer apps on his mobile phone to remind him of the times for prayer and to alert him when it starts.

A Muslim can know the time for the start of Dhuhr prayer by seeing the sun at its zenith in the sky, and its time continues until it begins to decline towards the west, until the shadow of everything becomes like its length.

Which surah to recite after zuhr prayer? There is no specific surah that must be recited after Dhuhr prayer, but it is recommended after every prayer to recite Ayatul Kursi because of its great virtue. The individual is also free to recite what he likes of the surahs of the Holy Quran, which help to bring peace and tranquility to the soul.

The individual can read the entire Quran in thirty days by committing to reading one juz (part) each day, in the context of answering the question How to Read the Quran in 30 Days Schedule?

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