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The Virtues of Fajr Prayer

📅 December 2024 ⏱️ 8 min read

Fajr prayer holds a special place among the five daily prayers. It is the prayer that separates the believers from the hypocrites, and those who pray it are promised immense rewards from Allah.

📜 What is Fajr Prayer?

Fajr (الفجر) is the dawn prayer, the first of the five daily obligatory prayers in Islam. It consists of two rak'ahs (units) and is performed before sunrise. The time for Fajr begins at true dawn (when the white light spreads across the horizon) and ends at sunrise.

🌟 Hadiths About Fajr

"Whoever prays the dawn prayer (Fajr) in congregation is under the protection of Allah"

Sahih Muslim

"Give glad tidings to those who walk to the mosques in darkness, of complete light on the Day of Resurrection"

Abu Dawud & Tirmidhi

"The two rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and everything in it"

Sahih Muslim

💎 Virtues of Fajr Prayer

🛡️ Divine Protection

Those who pray Fajr are under Allah's protection throughout the day.

😇 Freedom from Hypocrisy

Praying Fajr in congregation is a sign of true faith.

🌟 Complete Light

Those who walk in darkness to Fajr will have complete light on Judgment Day.

👼 Angel Witnesses

Angels attend Fajr prayer and report to Allah about the worshippers.

💡 Tips for Waking Up for Fajr

1

Sleep Early

The Prophet ﷺ disliked staying up after Isha prayer. Go to bed early to wake up refreshed.

2

Make Sincere Intention

Before sleeping, make a firm intention to wake up for Fajr. Allah helps those with sincere intentions.

3

Recite Sleeping Adhkar

Recite the prophetic supplications before sleeping for protection and ease in waking.

4

Set Multiple Alarms

Place your alarm away from your bed so you have to get up to turn it off.

5

Find an Accountability Partner

Ask a friend or family member to wake you up or check on you.

⚠️ Warning About Missing Fajr

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The most burdensome prayers for the hypocrites are Isha and Fajr. If only they knew what is in them, they would come to them even if they had to crawl."

Sahih Bukhari & Muslim

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