Maghrib Time in Broadlands, United States is 08:35 PM
Salat al-Maghrib (Urdu: Maghrib Namaz) is the fourth salat in the daily prayer sequence. It is offered after sunset. It gives a moment of rest between the hustle of the day and the stillness of the night. Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mostly offered the Maghrib salat as soon as the Athan was called and instructed Muslims to hasten in offering the Maghrib prayer.
Salat al-Maghrib rakats include 3 fardh rakat and 2 sunnah rakats. In this guide, you'll learn:
Salat al-Maghrib is offered after the sun has set. When you see a tint of red in the sky, it is time to pray Maghrib. The period continues until the twilight is gone. When the twilight fades, the night starts.
Islamic scholars clarify that Maghrib begins when the disk of the sun has completely disappeared beneath the horizon, but the light of the sun remains. In Sahih Bukhari, it is reported:
Narrated Rafi` bin Khadij: We used to offer the Maghrib prayer with the Prophet (ﷺ), and after finishing the prayer, one of us may go away and could still see as Par as the spots where one's arrow might reach when shot by a bow. Sahih al-Bukhari Book 9, Hadith 36.
Another hadith in Sahih Bukhari narrated by Salama states that: We used to pray the Maghrib prayer with the Prophet (ﷺ) when the sun disappeared from the horizon. Sahih al-Bukhari Book 9, Hadith 38.
Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) said: "My nation will remain upon goodness as long as they hasten to break their fast and delay the Isha prayer."
These ahadith suggest that Maghrib Namaz before sunset is strongly recommended.
To know when Maghrib time is where you are, check the Muslim and Quran mobile applications for Android and iOS. The app provides accurate daily salat times for all five prayers for any location in the world.
Salat al-Maghrib includes 5 rakats:
Muslims may also offer nafil rakats after the sunnah rakats for extra reward, but these are optional. You may offer nawafil in sets of 2 rakats each.
Here's a step-by-step guide for praying Maghrib:
Stand facing the direction of the Ka’ba in Mecca. You can find the Qibla direction from the Muslim and Quran mobile app.
Next, make the intention (niyyah) to offer the Maghrib salat. You may say it in Arabic or a language of your preference. You may say it in a lowered voice or in your heart. The niyyah can be a phrase like, "I intend to offer 3 rakat fardh salat for Maghrib."
The first position in salat is Qiyam. In this position, you stand with your hands folded in front of you.
In the Qiyam position, raise your hands up to your ears or at least your shoulder with your palms facing outwards and say "Allahu Akbar." Saying Allahu Akbar is the Takbir. The first or opening Takbir is also called Takbir al-Ihram.
After saying Takbir, lower your hands and fold them in a way that your right hand is over your left on your chest, gripping the wrist.
In the Sunni Hanafi school of thought, the way in which hands should be folded is different for men and women. Men fold their hands below the navel, while women fold their hands on their chest without gripping the wrist.
Recite the opening dua:
“Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta’ala jadduka wa la ilaha ghairuk”
Translation: "Glorious You are, O Allah, and with Your praise, and blessed is Your Name, and exalted is Your majesty, and none has the right to be worshipped but You."
Seek refuge from the evil of Shaitan by reciting A'oodh:
“A‘oodhu Billaahi min ash-Shaytaan ir-rajeem”
Translation: "I seek refuge with Allah from the accursed Shaytan."
Every rakat begins with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha first, then recite another section of the Quran. You may choose to recite any surah of the Quran; however, if you are just starting to pray, you may want to choose a shorter surah, for example, Surah Ikhlas or Surah Asr.
Ruku is a bowing position. In this position, Muslims place their hands on their knees and bend from the waist down so that their torso is almost parallel to the ground.
Bow just so your hands are on your knees. Say the tasbih of ruku, “Subhana Rabbiyal Atheem” three times while in ruku.
Once you have said the tasbih of ruku, rise back into the standing position, and as you rise, say:
“Sami’-Allahu liman hamidah”
Translation: Allah listens to the one who praises Him".
When you're standing upright again, say:
“Rabbanaa wa lakal hamd”
Translation: Our Lord, and to You belongs the praise."
Sujood is the position of prostration. You will go down on the ground in a way that your toes, knees, nose, and forehead are touching the ground. Place your palms on the ground on either side of your head. When you are going down in this position, say Allahu Akbar.
Once you are on the ground and have assumed this position, recite the tasbih of sujood, "Subhana Rabbiyal A'la," three times.
Juloos is in the sitting position. Raise yourself from the sajdah without standing up. In this position, you're still sitting, but your head is not touching the ground. You are sitting up straight while your lower body is on the ground.
Men sit on their left foot with their right foot upright (toes pointing toward Qibla). Women sit with both legs tucked to the right side, resting on the left hip (called Tawarruk).
Recite Allahu Akbar as you enter Juloos and recite Allahu Akbar again as you bend forward again for the second sajdah. Recite "Subhana Rabbiyal A'la" three times and stand up in the Qiyam position. The first rakat is now complete.
In the second rakat, follow the same steps as the first rakat, but after sujood, instead of rising up in Qiyam, enter juloos and recite Tashahhud.
After Tashahhud, rise up in Qiyam. Your second rakat is now complete.
For the third rakat, in the Qiyam position, recite Surah Al-Fatiha, but do not recite any other section of the Quran after surah Al-Fatiha. Go into Ruku and Sujood just like in the first and second rakat.
After doing the third rakat's sujood, assume the sitting position (juloos) and recite the Tashahhud and Durood-e-Ibrahimi, and then turn your head to the right and recite taslim.
Say:“Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah”
Then turn your head to the left and repeat “Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah.”
Your 3 rakat fardh maghrib salat is now complete.
Offer the 2 rakat sunnah prayers in the same way. Instead of standing up in Qiyam for the third rakat, recite Tashahhud, Durood-e-Ibrahimi, and taslim after the sujood of the second rakat.
Every prayer includes fardh rakats, and they must be prayed on time. Not praying to them is a sin. Performing Sunnah rakats is optional, but it is very rewarding. The Prophet (ﷺ) always prayed sunnah. This includes Sunnah Mu’akkadah. Fardh is a requirement. The practice of sunnah brings more blessings.
There are many benefits that you can get from praying Maghrib. Praying Maghrib calms the mind and the body. It allows you to relax at the end of the day and think about the things that happened.
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
"Pray before Maghrib, pray before Maghrib." Then he said, "For whoever wishes to do so," showing its extra reward.
The benefits of praying Maghrib include:
It is also during Maghrib that dua (supplication) is most likely to be accepted. Make dua to Allah for whatever you want during these blessed days.
Many people make these mistakes during Maghrib prayer:
Salat al-Maghrib is an evening prayer known for offering forgiveness, reward, and inner peace. Praying the fard and sunnah Maghrib rakats regularly, attentively, and at the right time helps you connect strongly with Allah. Put it into your normal routine and notice how it enriches your night and your soul.
It also makes you stop, look back on your day, and ask for Allah's mercy. The Maghrib prayer method helps you become more disciplined, thankful, and faithful. A short but meaningful prayer can make you feel calm and bring blessings for a long time.
When the sky stops turns dark and all light vanishes from the sky, the time for Maghrib ends. It is usually about an hour after sunset.
It depends on the school of thought you follow. You may combine Maghrib and Isha when you are traveling in certain situations.
Yes, you must pray all salah while traveling. However, ou may offer Qasr, which is a shortened namaz allowed to travelers. However, unlike other prayers, you still have to pray the full maghrib while traveling as qasr only applies to 4 raka't salat.
Praying in congregation at the mosque is better for men.