THE FIVE DAILY PRAYERS Muslims pray to Allah five times a day: Fajr (2 Rakaats) This is performed early in the morning before sunrise. Dhuhr (4 Rakaats) This is performed early afternoon. Asr (4 Rakaats) This is performed late afternoon. Maghrib (3 Rakaats) This is performed right after sunset. Isha (4 Rakaats) This is performed late in the evening.