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Ishraq Time Today in Dubai
Choose your city to see today’s sunrise and a cautious time to begin the voluntary Ishraq prayer. The times are calculated in your browser from the sun’s position, so they do not depend on any outside service.
Ishraq Time Today in All Cities
The table shows the same calculation for every city on this page. The suggested start is about 20 minutes after sunrise; it is a careful estimate and not an official mosque timetable.
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Times are shown in the local time of each city and may differ from a local mosque timetable by a minute or two.
What Is Ishraq Prayer?
Ishraq is a voluntary (nafl) prayer offered after sunrise, once the sun has risen. It is usually prayed as two rak’ah. Many scholars consider it the early part of the Duha prayer, while some people use the names Ishraq and Chasht for the same prayer. Whatever name is used, the time begins after the “forbidden” period of sunrise has ended.
A well-known narration, recorded in Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 586, says that whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until the sun has risen, and then prays two rak’ah, will have a reward like that of Hajj and Umrah. Scholars differ about the grading of this narration, so please ask a trusted scholar if you want to be sure how to present it. All agree that remembering Allah and praying voluntary prayers after Fajr is a good habit.
When Does the Time Begin and End?
‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported that the Prophet ﷺ forbade praying at three times: when the sun is rising until it has risen, when it is at its highest point until it passes the meridian, and when it is setting (Sahih Muslim 831). For this reason Ishraq is not prayed at the moment of sunrise. A common practical rule is to wait about 15 to 20 minutes, until the sun has clearly risen. This page uses 20 minutes to be safe.
The time continues until shortly before solar noon, when the next forbidden time begins. See the Zawal Time page for the midday period.
How to Pray Ishraq
- After Fajr, stay where you are and remember Allah with dhikr, du’a or Qur’an recitation until the time has begun.
- Make the intention in the heart to pray two rak’ah of Ishraq (or Duha). The intention does not need to be spoken.
- Pray the two rak’ah like any voluntary prayer, reciting Surah al-Fatihah and any surah you know.
- Finish with the tasleem. Some people pray four rak’ah in pairs; both practices are mentioned by scholars.
Ishraq, Chasht and Duha: What Is the Difference?
All three are voluntary prayers in the morning. Duha is prayed from after sunrise until before noon and is often recommended later in the morning, when the sun is higher. Ishraq refers to the early part of that time, soon after sunrise, and many people link it to staying in the mosque or at the prayer place after Fajr. Chasht is the name used for Duha in many parts of South Asia. If you miss the early time, you can still pray Duha later in the morning.
Common Mistakes
- Starting the prayer at the exact moment of sunrise.
- Believing Ishraq is obligatory. It is a voluntary prayer.
- Missing Fajr in congregation and still expecting the same reward described in the narration, which refers to a specific routine.
- Relying on a single app. If your mosque posts its own timetable, follow it for the obligatory prayers.
Ishraq Time FAQs
What is the Ishraq time today?
It begins about 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise. Choose your city above to see today’s suggested time.
How many rak’ah is Ishraq?
Usually two. Some people pray four, in sets of two.
Can I pray Ishraq after missing the early time?
You can pray Duha later in the morning, before the sun reaches its highest point.
Is Ishraq the same as Tahajjud?
No. Tahajjud is a night prayer, prayed after waking in the last part of the night. Use the Tahajjud Time Calculator for that.
Why does this page use 20 minutes?
Scholars do not fix one exact number. Waiting until the sun is clearly above the horizon avoids the forbidden time, so 20 minutes is a cautious choice.
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