The five daily prayers for kids
Muslims pray five times a day: Fajr at dawn, Dhuhr just after midday, Asr in the afternoon, Maghrib just after sunset and Isha at night. Each prayer has its own time, set by the sun, and its own number of rak'ahs (units).
Teacher review under way.
A day of prayers
The five prayers
- 1 · Dawn
الْفَجْر
Fajr
When the first light appears, before the sun rises.
The sky is just waking up — and so are we!
2 rak'ahs
- 2 · Midday
الظُّهْر
Dhuhr
Just after the sun passes its highest point.
The sun is high and our shadows are short.
4 rak'ahs
- 3 · Afternoon
الْعَصْر
Asr
In the afternoon, when shadows grow longer.
Long shadows and golden light.
4 rak'ahs
- 4 · Sunset
الْمَغْرِب
Maghrib
Just after the sun has set.
The sun says goodbye — orange and pink sky.
3 rak'ahs
- 5 · Night
الْعِشَاء
Isha
When the last glow of sunset has gone from the sky.
Stars and the moon come out.
4 rak'ahs
Rak'ahs shown are the fard (required) units; many people also pray extra sunnah prayers. noorhop.com/learn/salah/five-daily-prayers
Match each prayer to its sky
In Prayer Sky, children match Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha to the colour of the sky.
A hand to count on
Hold up one hand and touch a finger for each prayer: Fajr (thumb, the early riser), Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha (little finger, sleepy at night). Five prayers, five fingers!
Then look out of the window: what colour is the sky? Which prayer is coming next?
Jumu'ah
On Friday, the Jumu'ah prayer at the masjid takes the place of Dhuhr for those who attend. It has a short talk, the khutbah, before the prayer.
Practise the five prayers
PrintablePrintable salah chartsA salah chart lets children colour a circle for each of the five daily prayers they pray or join.Print →Parent toolChart Studio: a five-prayer chart with your child's nameGood-deeds, salah, sunnah and helping charts with your child's name. Print free in two minutes.Open →
Colouring pageMy Prayer MatA beautiful prayer mat with an arch, a hanging lamp and a geometric border to decorate.Colour →Wudu, salah & more
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- Ages 3–8Wudu steps for kidsSimple picture steps with audio, a printable poster and the Wudu Steps game.
- Ages 3–8The five pillars of Islam for kidsShahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj in simple words, with a counting song.
- Ages 2–8Masjid manners for kidsSimple masjid manners, tips for toddlers and a printable card.
- Ages 3–8Jumu'ah for kids: making Friday specialWhy Friday is special, a kids' sunnah list, a family routine and a printable checklist.
Questions parents ask
What are the five daily prayers in order?
How many rak'ahs are in each prayer?
Why do prayer times change?
Sources: Sahih Muslim 612 (the times of the five prayers)
Arabic is copied letter for letter from trusted sources (Qur'an: tanzil.net / quran.com; hadith: sunnah.com). A teacher review is under way. Families and madhhabs differ on some details — ask your teacher.
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