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Definition of dhuhr in English English dictionary
- The Dhuhr (Arabic: ظهر) prayer ("dh" pronounced as "th" in "that", often simplified to "z") is the prayer after midday (but before the shadow of the sun becomes twice its length from midday.) Performed daily by practicing Muslims, it is the second of the five daily prayers (salat). The five daily prayers collectively are one of the Five Pillars of Islam in Sunni Islam, and one of the ten Practices of the Religion (Furū al-Dīn) according to Shia Islam. When travelling, according to some madhhabs, it may be reduced to two rak'ahs. The Dhuhr prayer is mentioned by name in the Qur'an at 17: 78.In both types of Islam, four raka'ah are required (Fard) and are prayed silently1 . However, in Sunni Islam, four raka'ah prior to the Fard raka'ah and two raka'ah following the Fard raka'ah are highly recommended.On Friday the Dhuhr prayer is replaced by Jumu'ah, which is obligatory for all Muslim males above the age of puberty who are resident and without a legitimate excuse
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