Qasr Prayer

Procedures for Performing Qasr Prayer

The procedural aspects of executing Qasr prayer are straightforward. Prior to commencing the prayer, it is imperative to establish the appropriate intention (niyyah), which serves as a spiritual contract between the supplicant and the Divine. This involves a mental declaration of the intent to perform a shortened prayer due to the circumstances of travel.

The actual performance consists of two rak’ahs (units) for each of the shortened prayers: Dhuhr, Asr, and Isha. Notably, the Fajr (morning) and Maghrib (evening) prayers remain unaffected, as they retain their original forms with two and three units, respectively. This distinction underscores the taqwa (piety) expected in prayer, regardless of logistical challenges.