--- title: "How to Perform Duha Prayer and Its Reward in Islam" description: "Learn how to perform the Duha prayer and its significance in Islam with an academic guide." url: "https://iqraairtqi.com/en/blogs/how-to-perform-duha-prayer" date: "2026-08-13T14:01:08+00:00" --- # How to Perform Duha Prayer and Its Reward in Islam \[whiteboard\] - Duha Prayer is an important Sunnah prayer known as the prayer of the repentant. - It can be performed after the sun has risen and before the Dhuhr prayer. - It brings great rewards and helps in gaining Allah's pleasure and entering Paradise. \[/whiteboard\] What is Duha Prayer? -------------------- Duha Prayer is a voluntary prayer offered in the forenoon. The Prophet ﷺ said: "In the morning, charity is due on every joint of the body of everyone of you. Every tasbeehah (saying Subhan Allah) is a charity, every tahmeedah (saying Al-hamdu Lillah) is a charity, every tahleelah (saying La ilaha ill-Allah) is a charity, every takbeerah (saying Allahu Akbar) is a charity; ordering good is a charity, eradicating evil is a charity. Two rak’ahs which one may pray in the forenoon will suffice." (Sahih Muslim).
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Time for Performing Duha Prayer ------------------------------- Duha Prayer can be performed from after the sun has risen by a spear-length until just before the Dhuhr prayer. How to Perform Duha Prayer -------------------------- **Number of rak’ahs:** It can be prayed in two rak'ahs, four, six, up to eight rak'ahs. Narrated by Abu Huraira: "My friend (the Prophet ﷺ) instructed me to do three things: fast three days a month, pray two rak'ahs of Duha, and perform Witr before sleeping." (Sahih Bukhari). ### Rewards of Duha Prayer Performing Duha Prayer grants significant rewards and acts as expiation for sins. It is considered equivalent to charity for each joint in the body. Frequently Asked Questions -------------------------- - **Is Duha Prayer obligatory?** No, it is a strongly recommended Sunnah prayer. - **Is there a specific dua after Duha Prayer?** There is no specified dua, but supplicating with personal prayers is encouraged. Join **Iqraa Irtaqii Academy** to learn Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies online with expert native teachers to deepen your knowledge and practice of Islamic worship.