Fajr according to the Quran

Fajr prayer is one of the five daily prayers that Muslims are obligated to perform. It is considered a crucial prayer, as it sets the tone for the day and helps the believer to start the day with a sense of purpose and connection to Allah. Fajr prayer is performed before sunrise, at a time when most people are still asleep.

The time for Fajr prayer begins at dawn, which is the time when the first light of the sun begins to appear on the horizon. It lasts until just before sunrise. The exact time for Fajr prayer varies depending on the location and season, and can be calculated using prayer timetables or by using Islamic prayer apps.

Fajr prayer consists of two units of prayer, or rak'ahs, and includes recitation of Quranic verses, praises to Allah, and supplications. The prayer begins with the recitation of the opening chapter of the Quran, Al-Fatiha, followed by other verses from the Quran and additional supplications.

Muslims believe that performing Fajr prayer is a means of gaining the blessings and mercy of Allah, and it is considered a sign of a true believer to consistently perform Fajr prayer on time. It is also believed that performing Fajr prayer helps to purify the soul and strengthen one's connection to Allah.

Fajr, also known as Fajr Salah, is the first of the five daily prayers in Islam, performed before sunrise. The time period for Fajr prayer starts from the beginning of dawn and ends just before sunrise. In the Quran, Fajr is mentioned as one of the times of prayer in several verses.

One of the Quranic verses that mentions Fajr is:

"And establish prayer at the two ends of the day and at the approach of the night. Indeed, good deeds do away with misdeeds. That is a reminder for those who remember." (Quran 11:114)

In this verse, Allah instructs believers to establish prayer at the two ends of the day, which includes Fajr prayer.

"Recite what is revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows that which you do." (Quran 29:45)

In this verse, Allah emphasizes the importance of reciting the Quran and establishing prayer, including Fajr prayer, as a means of preventing immorality and wrongdoing.

"And in the hours before dawn they would ask forgiveness." (Quran 51:18)

"Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed." (Quran 17:78)

"And keep vigil at night with it [in prayer] as an extra offering of devotion; it may well be that your Lord will raise you to a laudable station." (Quran 17:79)

"And [also] from [part of] the night, pray with it as additional [worship] for you; it may be that your Lord will raise you to a praised position." (Quran 17:79)

"Establish prayer at the sun's decline until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed." (Quran 26:218-219)

These verses refer to the time of Fajr prayer, which is the dawn prayer in Islam. It is one of the five daily prayers that Muslims offer, and it is performed before sunrise. The Fajr prayer is considered to be an important act of worship in Islam and is recommended to be performed in congregation in a mosque or with other Muslims.

"Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Quran of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed." [17:78]

"And in a part of the night exalt Him and after [the setting of] the stars." [52:49]

"And [also] the night when it covers with darkness." [92:1]

"And establish prayer at the two ends of the day and at the approach of the night. Indeed, good deeds do away with misdeeds. That is a reminder for those who remember." [11:114]

"Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows that which you do." [29:45]

These verses emphasize the importance of establishing prayer at different times of the day and night, including Fajr, which is the prayer offered at dawn.