What are the Names of Five Prayers in Islam?

There are total fives prayers and their names are as follows.

1. Fajr - It is consists of 4 rakats prayers and it has 2 Sunnat and 2 Farz
2. Zuhar - This prayer has 4 Rakats of Sunnat, 4 Rakats Farz, 2 Rakats Sunnat and 2 Rakats Nafil.
3. Asar - contains 4 Rakat Sunnat and 4 Rakat Farz
4. Maghrib - It is comprised of 3 Farz Rakat, 2 Sunnat, and 2 Nafil Rakat.
5. Isha - It is consists of 4 Sunnah, 4 Farz, 2 Sunnat, 2 Nafil, 3 Witr, and 2 Nafil Rakat.

Islam has based upon five pillars and prayer is one of them, it is considered as the second pillar and obligatory to every Muslim Ummah. Prayer is also called as Salah in the Arabic language which means direct communication with Almighty Allah.

Prayer or salah is very significant in the life of Muslims the importance can be easily seen in Quran as several verses and hadiths reflect the importance of salah. The Muslims will have to perform 5 times Namaz in a day as per the sequence. The names of five prayers are Fajr, Zuhar, Asar, Maghrib, and Isha. Before every Namaz, Wazu or Ablution is mandatory and as per the Kibla direction. Every five prayers have their own kind of importance and meanings these are listed below.

1. Fajr
This is regarded as the first prayer from 5 prayers; it is performed before the arising of sun. It is consists of 4 rakats prayers and it has 2 Sunnat and 2 Farz. Fajr prayer is regarded as the favorite Prayer of Allah as many verses from Holy Quran directed. The person who wakes up early in the morning and perform Fajr, Allah will protect him throughout the whole day and at that time Allah will give Rizq. He will also save the person from hell and from evil.
Regardless of this, fajr prayer will enhance the beauty of a person and Allah will enlighten the face of a person from Noor. Several verses and hadith in Quran will give the virtues of Fajr prayers.

2. Zuhar
Zuhar Prayer is considered as the second pray and offering in the noontime. This prayer has 4 Rakats of Sunnat, 4 Rakats Farz, 2 Rakats Sunnat and 2 Rakats Nafil. This prayer has its own importance like; a person who will offer Zuhar, Allah will shower countless bounties upon him/her and also save the person from the fire of hell. A person who will constantly offer Zuhar with a pure heart will be healthy and free from all the diseases.

3. Asar
This is the third prayer and offers in the Afternoon and contains 4 Rakat Sunnat and 4 Rakat Farz. The person who offers this prayer will be saved from hellfire at the time of Judgment and Allah will also increase the wealth of a person.

4. Maghrib
The fourth prayer is Maghrib and it is performed in the evening time. It is comprised of 3 Farz Rakat, 2 Sunnat, and 2 Nafil Rakat. The maghrib prayer is also very significant for the Muslims as this prayer will fulfill all your Dua’s and give countless blessings.

5. Isha
This is the last prayer and performs in the night it is consists of 4 Sunnah, 4 Farz, 2 Sunnat, 2 Nafil, 3 Witr, and 2 Nafil Rakat. If you offer this prayer Allah will give you a peaceful sleep and shower his blessings upon you.