How Many Rakats in Friday Prayer (Jummah)?

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SUMMARY

‍Quick answer:‍
- The Friday prayer (Jummah) itself is 2 rakats (fard) with the imam (in congregation).
- However, there are an additional 12 sunnah / nafl prayers some of which take place before and after the khutbah.
- This means there are a total of 14 rakats for Friday prayers.

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LAST UPDATED:

07 September 2025

Qur’an (62:9):

“O believers! When the call to prayer is made on Friday, proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave off business. That is best for you, if only you knew.”

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Friday Prayer at a Glance: Rakat of Jummah (Summary Table)

Stage	Rakats	Type	Status	When to Pray	With Imam?
Sunnah before khutbah	4	Sunnah	Sunnah mu’akkadah (confirmed)	After the first adhan and before the second adhan	No
Jumu‘ah fard	2	Fard	Obligatory (congregational)	After the khutbah	Yes — with imam
Sunnah after fard	4	Sunnah	Sunnah mu’akkadah (confirmed)	Immediately after the fard	No
Additional sunnah	2	Sunnah	Considered sunnah mu’akkadah by some ulama	After the 4 post‑fard Sunnah	No
Nafl to complete 14	2	Nafl	Voluntary (completes total of 14)	After the above	No

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Total: 4 + 2 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 14 rakats (complete Friday prayers).

Core fard of Jumu‘ah: 2 rakats with the imam.

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Note on terminology: Sunnah mu’akkadah = emphasised, confirmed Sunnah. The final two rakats are often prayed as nafl; some scholars classify the preceding two as sunnah mu’akkadah—hence you may see 12 or 14 listed in different summaries. This guide follows the “complete 14” phrasing provided.

Rakat of Jummah: Step‑by‑Step Guide (With Adhan & Khutbah Timing)

1) Four Sunnah Before the Khutbah (Sunnah Mu’akkadah)

When: After the first adhan and before the second adhan.
How many: 4 rakats of confirmed Sunnah.
With imam? No - these are prayed individually.

2) Two Fard Rakats of Jumu‘ah With the Imam

When: After the khutbah.
How many: 2 fard rakats, prayed in congregation.
With imam? Yes - this is the essential Friday prayer.

3) Four Sunnah After the Fard (Sunnah Mu’akkadah)

When: Immediately after the fard.
How many: 4 rakats of confirmed Sunnah.
With imam? No.

4) Two Additional Sunnah (Classification Varies)

When: After the 4 post‑fard Sunnah.
How many: 2 rakats.
Status: Considered sunnah mu’akkadah by some ulama.

5) Two Additional Nafl to Complete 14

When: After the above.
How many: 2 nafl rakats (voluntary).
Purpose: Common practice to complete the total of 14 rakats around Jumu‘ah.

How Many Rakats in Friday Prayer?

Obligatory (fard) Jumu‘ah prayer: 2 rakats with the imam.
Complete Friday prayers (including related Sunnah/Nafl): 14 rakats.

Why Are There Sunnah Prayers With Jummah?

The Sunnah prayers before and after the khutbah surround the fard Jumu‘ah and reflect the Prophet’s (ﷺ) emphasised practice (sunnah mu’akkadah) and bring added reward!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Jummah in Place of Dhuhr? (Do You Pray Dhuhr After Friday Prayer?)

No. Jumu‘ah replaces the Dhuhr prayer on Friday. You do not perform Dhuhr after Jummah.

How many rakats is Friday prayer (Jummah)?

2 fard rakats with the imam after the khutbah. The complete set commonly practised totals 14 when Sunnah and Nafl are included (12 additional rakats).

Do I pray Dhuhr after Jumu‘ah?

No. Jumu‘ah takes the place of Dhuhr on Friday; you do not pray Dhuhr afterward.

When should I pray the Sunnah before Jumu‘ah?

After the first adhan and before the second adhan, pray 4 sunnah mu’akkadah.

What is the order of prayers for the rakat of Jummah?

4 Sunnah (mu’akkadah) before the khutbah
2 Fard with the imam after the khutbah
4 Sunnah (mu’akkadah) after the fard
2 Sunnah (considered mu’akkadah by some)
2 Nafl (to complete 14)

The Qur’anic command to attend the Friday remembrance underscores the centrality of Jumu‘ah:

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“O believers! When the call to prayer is made on Friday, then proceed diligently to the remembrance of Allah and leave off your business. That is best for you if only you knew.” [Qur’an 62:9]

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