The Dhuhr prayer ("dh" pronounced as "th" in
"Thou", or simplified to "zo") is the mid-day or noon prayer.
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. When travelling, according to some madhhabs,
it may be reduced to two raka'ahs. The Dhuhr prayer is mentioned
by name in the Qur'an at 17:78.
In Islam, four raka'ah are required (Fard) and are prayed barely1
(silently). 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 Jumuah, which is
obligatory for all Muslim males above the age of puberty who are
resident and without a legitimate excuse.
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