When is Isha prayer performed?

Isha begins after the prescribed night period starts and continues until its prayer time ends. The exact prayer time changes according to location and date.

Is Isha Salah recited aloud or silently?

In congregational Isha prayer, the imam generally recites aloud in the first two Fard Rak‘ahs, while the remaining Rak‘ahs are recited quietly.

What is recited during Isha Salah?

Surah Al-Fatihah forms part of each Rak‘ah, alongside other prescribed parts of Salah. Another Qur’anic passage is also commonly recited where applicable.

Is Witr part of Isha Salah?

Witr is commonly performed after Isha and has an important place in the night prayer routine. Its detailed ruling and practice can differ according to the school of thought followed. Explore the Five Daily Prayers

How to Pray Isha Salah

Isha is the night prayer and the fifth of the five daily prayers in Islam. It is performed after night begins and provides an opportunity to complete the day with worship and remembrance of Allah.

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What Is Isha Salah?

Isha is the night prayer performed during its prescribed time after the evening twilight has ended. The obligatory Isha prayer consists of 4 Fard Rak‘ahs. A commonly followed sequence also includes 2 Sunnah Rak‘ahs after the 4 Fard Rak‘ahs, and Witr is commonly performed after Isha.

Isha Salah at a Glance

Isha Overview	Details
Prayer Time	Night, after the evening twilight has ended
Fard Rak‘ahs	4 Fard
Sunnah Before Fard	4 Sunnah Ghair Mu‘akkadah
Sunnah After Fard	2 Sunnah Mu‘akkadah
Nafl Rak‘ahs	Commonly 2 after Sunnah and 2 after Witr
Witr	3 Witr, commonly performed after Isha
Complete Common Sequence	4 Sunnah + 4 Fard + 2 Sunnah + 2 Nafl + 3 Witr + 2 Nafl = 17 Rak‘ahs
Daily Prayer	Fifth of the five daily Salah
Recitation	Qur’anic recitation forms part of each Rak‘ah

Before Praying Isha

Purification

Make sure you have the required purification before beginning Salah.

Place of Prayer

Choose a clean and suitable place where you can pray comfortably.

Qibla & Intention

Face the Qibla before beginning the prayer. Make the intention to perform Isha Salah.

Benefits of Isha Salah

Complete the Daily Prayer Routine
Isha completes the sequence of the five obligatory daily prayers.
End the Day with Worship
The prayer provides an opportunity to finish the day with remembrance and worship of Allah.
Strengthen Consistency
Maintaining Isha helps build discipline in completing the full daily Salah routine.
Create a Peaceful Night Routine
Isha can provide a calm and reflective moment before the end of the day.
Maintain a Daily Connection with Salah
Completing Isha helps keep worship present from the beginning of the day until night.

Learn Isha Salah with NorAI

NorAI provides a structured way to become familiar with Isha Salah through clear visual guidance and guided learning.

Visual Guidance

Follow the main prayer positions and stages through simple visual guidance.

Step-by-Step Learning

Understand the sequence of Isha Salah without trying to learn the entire prayer at once.

Audio Support

Listen to supported prayer recitations inside NorAI while practising.

Guided Review

Return to each stage and review the prayer sequence whenever you need more practice.

Common Questions About Isha Salah

Isha contains 4 Fard Rak‘ahs. A commonly followed practice also includes Sunnah after the Fard, and Witr is commonly prayed later in the night routine.