Muslims can perform the Ishraq prayer just as the sun rises.Many people choose to pray Ishraq because of the good deed that it stands for, even though you can perform the prayer to make up for wrongdoings.It is easy to perform Ishraq and can benefit your spiritual well-being.
Step 1: Set an alarm so you can wake up for the Fajr prayer.
The Ishraq prayer can be done about 15-20 minutes after the sun rises.Set an alarm for when the sun will rise in your city and research the time before you go to bed.Look at the position of the sun over the horizon if you lose track of time.If the sun is completely risen, you can start praying.
Step 2: Don't keep anything in the room that might distract you.
While you are praying, be very focused and not think about anything other than the task at hand.Take a moment of complete silence, remove your phone from your room, and turn off the television.If you can't turn it off, it's okay to have a fan running or noise in the background.It is important to block out the noise while you are praying.
Step 3: Wudu should be performed.
You have to be pure before praying in Islam.You will have to clean yourself after you say Ishraq.You have to wash your hands, mouth, face, arms, and feet three times.Wudu must begin with the hands, then move to the mouth, face, arms, and feet.You can wash your hair from the forehead to the back of the head.
Step 4: Turn your body to face the Qibla direction.
Worshippers face the Holy Mosque in Mecca while praying in Islam.The location of the Kaaba, an important relic, is a very special place of worship for Muslims around the world.If you don't know what direction to go, you can download a compass app on your phone.The compass points in the direction of the Holy Mosque.Most North American Muslims face the North East when they pray, even though they disagree on what direction they should face to say prayers.
Step 5: Do you want to say Ishraq?
Understanding your reasons for praying is important.Think about how many rak'ahs you will perform.It's possible to say "I pray two rak'ah Ishraq for Allah while facing toward Kaaba" if you want to start the day on a positive note.It could be something like, "Today is a holiday, and I am performing Ishraq prayer to encourage good deeds in the world." or "Yesterday, I had a bad day and committed a sin."Ishraq prayer is being performed to make up for the negative actions I have taken.
Step 6: Start the prayer.
It's a good idea to read Fatiha and another surah.Then prostrate into sujood.Say the surahs in Arabic because they are from the Quran.Prayers can be said in your native language.
Step 7: Another rak'ah.
The second rak'ah should be started when you return to the standing position.Continue with the rak'ah if you get another surah.
Step 8: Say as many as you can.
If you want to say more, you can.More rak'ahs can help you achieve your intention for the prayer because many Muslims believe that Ishraq is a very powerful prayer.Even if they perform more than the required amount, most people say an even number of Rakats for Ishraq.