LessonsVoluntary Prayers: Regular Sunnahs, Nawafil and Juristic DifferencesQuiz

Emphasized regular Sunnahs include two before Fajr, four before and two after Zuhr, two after Maghrib, and two after Isha.

Additional recommended prayers include four or two before Asr, four before Isha, and optional additional prayer after Isha.

Not all voluntary prayers attached to the fard have the same degree of emphasis. The distinction between emphasis and permissibility is important.

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Distinguishing levels of regular Sunnahs

Voluntary Prayers: Regular Sunnahs, Nawafil and Juristic Differences

Emphasized regular Sunnahs include two before Fajr, four before and two after Zuhr, two after Maghrib, and two after Isha.

Additional recommended prayers include four or two before Asr, four before Isha, and optional additional prayer after Isha.

Not all voluntary prayers attached to the fard have the same degree of emphasis. The distinction between emphasis and permissibility is important.