Maghrib prayer

Components of Maghrib Prayer

Maghrib prayer consists of three Rak’ahs (units of prayer), each integral to the practice’s framework. The performance involves a series of movements, recitations, and personal supplications, each contributing to the holistic experience of worship. After the Takbiratul Ihram (the opening Takbir), the worshiper engages in a sequence of standing, bowing, and prostrating, while reciting specific verses from the Quran, particularly Surah Al-Fatiha and another Surah in each Rak’ah.

In the first Rak’ah, the worshiper begins with an intention to pray and recites the opening Takbir. Following this, Surah Al-Fatiha is recited, accompanied by an additional Surah or verses. The worshiper then transitions into Ruku (bowing) and subsequently moves into Sujud (prostration). This process is reiterated for the subsequent Rak’ahs, with variations primarily in the recitations performed. The utterance of the Tashahhud in the last Rak’ah signifies the conclusion of the prayer, leading to a peaceful Tasleem.