Duha prayer
A voluntary daytime prayer.
Hanafi overview · Sources checked: 8 November 2026
The sequence
- Choose a time after the prohibited sunrise period and before the prohibited period preceding midday.
- Intend the prayer and follow the two-rakah voluntary prayer sequence.
- Complete the final sitting and salam; consult the source for additional units and timing details.
Points to understand
A listed sunrise time does not mean Duha starts immediately then. Check local guidance on prayer times and prohibited periods.
Particular circumstances and practical tools
How to learn
First learn the sequence, then the names of the recitations. This page does not teach Arabic pronunciation. Compare the source with a teacher and ask about unfamiliar parts rather than filling in gaps yourself.