Rakat Chart: How Many Rak'ahs in Each Prayer
Every rak'ah of the five daily prayers and Jumu'ah on one page, in the order they are prayed, following the Hanafi school.
Updated 25 October 2026
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1 minute to readtime it takesEach daily prayer is made up of a set number of rak'ahs, and each set has its own ruling: Fard, Wajib, Sunnah or Nafl. Knowing the count and the order is the first step to praying every Salah completely.
This chart shows each prayer as a row of squares, one square for every rak'ah, coloured by its type and set out in the order they are prayed. The total for each prayer sits on the right, with Jumu'ah shown separately.
It follows the Hanafi school and fits on a single page, so it can go straight on the wall beside your prayer mat.
How to use it well
- 1Fajr: 4 rak'ahs
2 Sunnah mu'akkadah, then 2 Fard.
- 2Dhuhr: 12 rak'ahs
4 Sunnah mu'akkadah, 4 Fard, 2 Sunnah mu'akkadah, then 2 Nafl.
- 3Asr: 8 rak'ahs
4 Sunnah ghair mu'akkadah, then 4 Fard.
- 4Maghrib: 7 rak'ahs
3 Fard, 2 Sunnah mu'akkadah, then 2 Nafl.
- 5Isha: 17 rak'ahs
4 Sunnah ghair mu'akkadah, 4 Fard, 2 Sunnah mu'akkadah, 2 Nafl, 3 Witr, then 2 Nafl.
- 6Jumu'ah: 14 rak'ahs
4 Sunnah, 2 Fard, 4 Sunnah, 2 Sunnah, then 2 Nafl, in place of Dhuhr.
How to use it
Print it on A4 or US Letter paper and put it on the wall near where you pray, or keep it inside your prayer mat bag.
Read each row from left to right to see which rak'ahs come first. It is also a simple way to teach older children the structure of each prayer.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Fard rak'ahs are there in a day?
There are 17 Fard rak'ahs: 2 in Fajr, 4 in Dhuhr, 4 in Asr, 3 in Maghrib and 4 in Isha. Witr, 3 rak'ahs after Isha, is Wajib in the Hanafi school.
What is the difference between Sunnah mu'akkadah and ghair mu'akkadah?
Sunnah mu'akkadah are the prayers the Prophet ﷺ prayed regularly, and they should not be left out. Sunnah ghair mu'akkadah were prayed at times, and they bring great reward.
Which school of thought does this chart follow?
It follows the Hanafi school, which is followed by most Muslims in South Asia.
Is the chart free?
Yes. It is free to download, needs no sign-up, and comes in A4 and US Letter sizes.
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