What does Dhuhr mean?
The midday prayer, four rak'ah, after the sun passes its highest point.
Dhuhr explained
Dhuhr begins once the sun has crossed the meridian and shadows start to lengthen, and lasts until Asr. On Fridays the Jumu'ah prayer takes its place for those who attend the congregation.
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Questions about Dhuhr
What does Dhuhr mean?
Dhuhr (ظُهْر, Dhuhr) means: The midday prayer, four rak'ah, after the sun passes its highest point.
How is Dhuhr written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written ظُهْر and pronounced Dhuhr. It is also spelled Zuhr, Zohar.
Where does Dhuhr come from in the Quran or hadith?
Dhuhr begins once the sun has crossed the meridian and shadows start to lengthen, and lasts until Asr. On Fridays the Jumu'ah prayer takes its place for those who attend the congregation. Source: Al-Isra 17:78.
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