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'''Ẓuhr prayer''' (Arabic: {{ia|صلاة الظهر}}) is among [[daily prayer]]s in four [[rak'a]]s and it can be performed since the beginning of the time for zuhr prayer until there is left to sunset the time enough for performing [['asr prayer]].
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'''Ẓuhr prayer''' (Arabic: {{ia|صلاة الظهر}}) is among [[daily prayer]]s in four [[rak'a]]s and it can be performed since the beginning of the time for zuhr prayer until there is left to sunset the time enough for performing [['Asr prayer]].


== Description of Zuhr Prayer ==
== Description ==
Zuhr prayer is 4 rak'as, on the first rak'a of which after mentioning the [[intention]] and saying [[takbirat al-ihram]], [[Surah al-Fatiha]] and another [[surah]] (not having an [[obligatory sajda]]) usually [[sura al-Ikhlash]] is recited and then one ruku' and two [[sajda]]s are performed. Then, the person stands up for the second rak'a and continues by reciting Surah al-Fatiha and another surah and performing ruku' and sajda. Then, [[tashahhud]] is recited in sitting position and in the third and fourth rak'as, [[tasbihat al-arba'a]] or Surah al-Ikhlas is recited and one ruku' and two sajdas are performed.
Zuhr prayer has four rak'as, on the first rak'a of which after mentioning the [[intention]] and saying [[takbirat al-ihram]], [[Sura al-Fatiha]] and another [[sura]] (not having an [[obligatory sajda]]) usually [[Sura al-Ikhlas]] is recited and then one ruku' and two [[sajda]]s are performed. Then, the person stands up for the second rak'a and continues by reciting Sura al-Fatiha and another sura and performing ruku' and sajda. Then, [[tashahhud]] is recited in sitting position and in the third and fourth rak'as, [[tasbihat al-arba'a]] or Sura al-Ikhlas is recited and one ruku' and two sajdas are performed.


At the end, [[tashahhud]] and [[Salam (prayer)|salam]] are recited.
At the end, [[tashahhud]] and [[Salam (prayer)|salam]] are recited.


== Time of Zuhr Prayer ==
== Time ==
The time for performing zuhr prayer begins after [[Adhan]] of zuhr (which is the beginning of the time for zuhr prayer) until the beginning of the special time for 'Asr prayer (about four minutes to sunset). This time is divided into the special time for Zuhr prayer and the time common between zuhr and 'Asr prayers.
The time for performing zuhr prayer begins after [[Adhan]] of zuhr (which is the beginning of the time for zuhr prayer) until the beginning of the special time for 'Asr prayer (about four minutes to sunset). This time is divided into the special time for Zuhr prayer and the time common between zuhr and 'Asr prayers.


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=== Special Time ===
=== Special Time ===
The "special time" for zuhr prayer is from the beginning of the time for zuhr prayer until the end of the time enough for performing a four-rak'a prayer and in this time, 'asr prayer cannot be performed intentionally.
The "special time" for zuhr prayer is from the beginning of the time for zuhr prayer until the end of the time enough for performing a four-rak'a prayer and in this time, 'Asr prayer cannot be performed intentionally.


=== Common Time ===
=== Common Time ===
By ending the special time for zuhr prayer, the common time for zuhr and 'asr prayers begin.
By ending the special time for zuhr prayer, the common time for zuhr and 'Asr prayers begin.


== Importance of Zuhr Prayer ==
== Importance ==
In the [[Qur'an]], it is ordered to establish and observe daily prayers, and zuhr prayer has been distinctively emphasized, "be watchful of your prayers, and [especially] the middle prayer, and stand in obedience to Allah." (Qur'an 2: 238) Exegetes of the Qur'an, have interpreted "the middle prayer" (Arabic:{{ia|الصلاة الوسطی}}) as zuhr prayer according to [[hadith]]s.  
In the [[Qur'an]], it is ordered to establish and observe daily prayers, and zuhr prayer has been distinctively emphasized, "be watchful of your prayers, and [especially] the middle prayer, and stand in obedience to Allah." (Qur'an 2: 238) Exegetes of the Qur'an, have interpreted "the middle prayer" (Arabic:{{ia|الصلاة الوسطی}}) as zuhr prayer according to [[hadith]]s.  


== Nafila of Zuhr Prayer ==
== Nafila of Zuhr Prayer ==
Nafila of zuhr prayer has 8 rak'as and is recommended to be performed before zuhr prayer and its time is from the beginning [[adhan]] zuhr until the length of the shadow of [[Shakhis]] reaches two seventh of the lengthe of Shakhis.
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Nafila of zuhr prayer has eight rak'as and is recommended to be performed before zuhr prayer and its time is from the beginning [[adhan]] zuhr until the length of the shadow of [[Shakhis]] reaches two seventh of the lengthe of Shakhis.


== Some of the Rulings about Zuhr Prayer ==
== Some Rulings ==
[[Friday prayer]]: on Fridays, Friday prayer is performed instead of zuhr prayer.
[[Friday prayer]]: on Fridays, Friday prayer is performed instead of zuhr prayer.


[[Traveler's prayer]]: one who is considered a traveler in rulings of [[fiqh]], should perform zuhr prayer in [[Qasr Prayer|qasr]] (short) form.
[[Traveler's prayer]]: one who is considered a traveler in rulings of [[fiqh]], should perform zuhr prayer in [[Qasr Prayer|qasr]] (short) form.


If someone delays in performance of zuhr prayer until the special time of 'asr prayer, needs to perform zuhr as [[Qada' prayer|Qada']] out of the time.
If someone delays the performance of zuhr prayer until the special time of 'Asr prayer, needs to perform zuhr as [[Qada' prayer|Qada']] out of the time.


If someone unintentionally performs zuhr or [['asr prayer]] in the special time of the other, his prayer is correct.
If someone unintentionally performs zuhr or [['Asr prayer]] in the special time of the other, his prayer is correct.


It is obligatory to recite Surah al-Ikhlas and the other surah for zuhr prayer in a voiceless manner.
It is obligatory to recite Sura al-Ikhlas and the other sura for zuhr prayer in a voiceless manner.


==References==
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* The material for this article is mainly taken from [http://fa.wikishia.net/view/%D9%86%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B2_%D8%B8%D9%87%D8%B1 نماز ظهر] in Farsi WikiShia.
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