Global Nawafil Prayer Timings – Tahajjud, Ishraq, Chasht, Awwabin (Updated Daily)

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Nawafil, Tahajjud, Ishraq, Chasht & Awwabin Timings

Today’s Prayer Times

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Ishraq Time

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Starts 15-20 minutes after sunrise
Recommended
Benefits: The time of Ishraq prayer is when the sun has risen to the height of a spear. It’s a highly virtuous prayer that brings immense rewards.
Chasht Time

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Mid-morning prayer
Sunnah
Benefits: Chasht prayer can be performed from when the sun has risen high until just before Dhuhr. It’s a sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH).
Tahajjud Time

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Best time: Last third of night
Night Prayer
Duration: From –:– until –:– (Fajr begins)
Benefits: Tahajjud prayer is offered in the last third of the night after waking from sleep. It’s one of the most virtuous voluntary prayers.
Awwabin Time

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Between Maghrib and Isha
Virtuous
Benefits: Awwabin prayer is performed between Maghrib and Isha. The word means “those who turn to Allah” and brings great rewards.
Daily Nawafil Prayers
Prayer Rakats Time Details
Ishraq 2-8 Rakats –:– Details
Chasht 2-12 Rakats –:– Details
Awwabin 6-20 Rakats –:– Details
Tahajjud 2-12 Rakats –:– to –:– Details

Today’s Nawafil Prayer Times (May 23, 2025)

See today’s Nawafil prayer times for Muzaffarabad with complete schedule of all voluntary prayers. Today 25 Dhu l-Kada 1446 Nawafil time in Islamabad is as follows:

  • Tahajjud Time: Starts at 09:46 PM and ends at 02:53 AM
  • Ishraq Time: Starts at 05:13 AM and ends at 08:00 AM
  • Chasht Time: Starts at 08:00 AM and ends at 11:25 AM
  • Awwabin Time: Starts at 07:26 PM and ends at 08:31 PM

Importance of Nawafil Prayers in Islam

Nawafil prayers (voluntary prayers) hold great significance in Islam as they bring Muslims closer to Allah and compensate for any shortcomings in obligatory prayers. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) regularly performed these prayers and encouraged his followers to do the same.

Detailed Information About Each Nawafil Prayer

Tahajjud Prayer

Tahajjud is the night vigil prayer performed after sleeping and waking up again. The best time for Tahajjud is the last third of the night. This prayer is mentioned in the Quran as a characteristic of the righteous believers.

Ishraq Prayer

Ishraq prayer is performed about 15-20 minutes after sunrise. It’s also called Duha prayer when performed later in the morning. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises, then prays two rak’ahs, will have a reward like that of Hajj and Umrah.”

Chasht Prayer

Chasht prayer is performed in the mid-morning when the sun has risen high. The time begins when the sun is about a spear’s length above the horizon (about 15-20 minutes after sunrise) and continues until just before the sun reaches its zenith (before Dhuhr time).

Awwabin Prayer

Awwabin prayer is performed between Maghrib and Isha prayers. The name means “those who turn to Allah in repentance.” It’s a highly recommended prayer that brings great spiritual benefits and forgiveness of sins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I combine Nawafil prayers?
A: No, each Nawafil prayer has its specific time and should be performed within that timeframe.

Q: How many rakats should I pray for each Nawafil?
A: While there are recommended numbers (shown in our table), you can pray as many as you’re able to, in sets of 2 rakats.

Q: Are Nawafil prayers obligatory?
A: No, they are voluntary but highly recommended for additional rewards and spiritual growth.