Fajr has 2 rakats fard (obligatory) and is usually prayed as 4 rakats in total : 2 sunnah + 2 fard.

Quick Scoop

  • Fard (obligatory) for Fajr: 2 rakats.
  • Emphasized sunnah before Fajr: 2 rakats sunnah mu’akkadah (highly stressed and strongly recommended).
  • Typical way Muslims pray Fajr daily:
    • 2 rakats sunnah
    • 2 rakats fard
    • Total prayed: 4 rakats.

A simple way to remember: Fajr = 2 before + 2 main = 4 , but the essential obligation is the 2 fard rakats.

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