The Sunnat in Salaah

Q. What is sunnat in prayer?

A. Things which have been performed during prayer by the Prophet ﷺ but not as strictly stressed as fard and waajib are called sunnat. Missing them unknowingly does not break the prayer nor requires Sajdah Sahw. Missing intentionally does not invalidate the prayer but brings condemnation.

Q. How many sunnats are there in Salaah?

A. There are 21 sunnats in prayer. For example:

  • To raise hands up to the ears before takbeer tahreemah.
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