Wisdom behind secret and loud recitation

Q 2: What is the ruling on performing the Jahri Salah (Prayer recited out loud), such as Maghrib (Sunset) and Fajr (Dawn) Prayers without reciting the Qur'an aloud?


A: It is Sunnah to recite the Qur'an subvocally while performing Zhuhr (Noon) and `Asr (Afternoon) Prayers, and the last Rak`ah of Maghrib Prayer and the last two Rak`ahs of `Isha' (Night) Prayer. It is also a Sunnah to recite the Qur'an loudly while performing Fajr Prayer and the first two Rak`ahs of both Maghrib and `Isha' Prayers. Whoever abandons loud recitation in Fajr Prayer and the first two Rak`ahs of both Maghrib and `Isha' Prayers abandons a Sunnah but his Salah is valid.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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