How to perform nafil salats
Tahajjud :
The actual time for Tahajjud Salah is after one wakes up from his/her sleep and the most virtuous time is towards the latter portion of the night. [1] However if one is not able to awaken for the performance of Tahajjud Salah, then he/she should perform Nafl Salah before sleeping.
Ishraq :
The time for Salat al-Ishraq extends from after sunrise (approximately 15 min. after sunrise) and ends before midday when the sun reaches its zenith. However, it is best to perform Salat al-Ishraq early when its time sets in.
Dhuha (Chast) :
Similarly, the time for Salat al-Dhuha extends from after sunrise (approximately 15 min. after sunrise) and ends before midday when the sun reaches its zenith. [2] However, based on a narration of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam, the best time to perform Salat al-Dhuha is after one-fourth of the day expires. In other words, the day stretches from sunrise to sunset. After dividing this period into four parts, the best time for Dhuha would be after the first part terminates.
Awwabin :
The time for Salat al-Awwabin is after the performance of Maghrib Salah. Salat al-Awwabin, which literally means the salah of those who turn to Allah alone, is commonly used to refer to the six supererogatory rak’ahs that are prayed after Maghrib. However, in an authentic hadith, the term salat al-awwabin refers to salat al-duha: the pre noon prayer. In one hadith it is mentioned that the blessed Prophet (may peace and salutations be upon him) went to the people of Quba when they were praying Salat al-Duha. He said, “Salat al-awwabin is to be offered at the time when a young camel’s hooves are scorched.” This hadith indicates that salat al-awwabin is the salah which is offered prior to noon [Salat al-Duha].
Nevertheless, there is no harm in referring to the six supererogatory rak’ahs after Maghrib as Salat al-Awwabin in terms of its meaning [the salah of those who turn to Allah alone]. The hadith of Tirmidhi narrates the virtue of Salat al-Awwabin. Abu Huraira (May Allah be pleased with him) reports that Rasulullah (may peace and salutations be upon him) said, "Whosoever offers six rak’ahs after Maghrib and does not speak of any evil within that time, he will receive the reward of twelve years of worship."
The Prophet said:
“Whoever offers a prayer between the evening and late-night prayer, it is called the awabeen prayer.” (Ibn Mubarak, el-Raqaik).
The hadith simply states that one must offer six rak'ahs of salah to attain the said reward. Some scholars hold the opinion that the two sunnahs are included in these six while others say that they are excluded. Therefore, one should try to offer six rak'ahs after the two sunnahs, but if only four are offered, it will suffice.
How to Offer Salat al Awwabin (Prayer of the Oft- Repentant)
1. Rekat
First make the Niyyah (intention) by reciting "I intend to perform six rakats of the salat al Awwabin"
How to perform salat al Awwabin
You say takbir "Allahu Akbar" This starts the prayer.
Begin reciting "Subhanaka"
After you say: "Audhu billahi min-ash-shayta -nir-rajeem Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-raheem"
Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha
Another portion (Surah) of the Qur'an.
Go into Ruku (the bowing position) and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Azeem"
Stand up straight when you says "Sami Allahu liman Hamidah", and say "Rabbana lakal Hamd" in a low voice.
Go into the 1st Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
Now sit-up from the first Sajdah in jalsa position (Sitting position between the two Sajdahs)
Now go into the 2nd Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
2. Rakat
Rise up to proceed to the next raka'at,
You say "Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-raheem"
Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha
Another portion (Surah) of the Qur'an.
Go into Ruku (the bowing position) and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Azeem"
Stand up straight when you says "Sami Allahu liman Hamidah", and say "Rabbana lakal Hamd" in a low voice.
Go into the 1st Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
Now sit-up from the first Sajdah in jalsa position (Sitting position between the two Sajdahs)
Now go into the 2nd Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
After this, you sit for Tashshahud: You recite just At-tahiyyat
3. Rakat
Rise up to proceed to the next raka'at,
You say "Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-raheem"
Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha
Another portion (Surah) of the Qur'an.
Go into Ruku (the bowing position) and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Azeem"
Stand up straight when you says "Sami Allahu liman Hamidah", and say "Rabbana lakal Hamd" in a low voice.
Go into the 1st Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
Now sit-up from the first Sajdah in jalsa position (Sitting position between the two Sajdahs)
Now go into the 2nd Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
4. Rakat
Rise up to proceed to the next raka'at,
You say "Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-raheem"
Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha
Another portion (Surah) of the Qur'an.
Go into Ruku (the bowing position) and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Azeem"
Stand up straight when you says "Sami Allahu liman Hamidah", and say "Rabbana lakal Hamd" in a low voice.
Go into the 1st Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
Now sit-up from the first Sajdah in jalsa position (Sitting position between the two Sajdahs)
Now go into the 2nd Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
After this, you sit for Tashshahud: You recite just At-tahiyyat
5. Rakat
Rise up to proceed to the next raka'at,
You say "Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-raheem"
Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha
Another portion (Surah) of the Qur'an.
Go into Ruku (the bowing position) and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Azeem"
Stand up straight when you says "Sami Allahu liman Hamidah", and say "Rabbana lakal Hamd" in a low voice.
Go into the 1st Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
Now sit-up from the first Sajdah in jalsa position (Sitting position between the two Sajdahs)
Now go into the 2nd Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
6. Rakat
Rise up to proceed to the next raka'at,
You say "Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-raheem"
Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha
Another portion (Surah) of the Qur'an.
Go into Ruku (the bowing position) and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Azeem"
Stand up straight when you says "Sami Allahu liman Hamidah", and say "Rabbana lakal Hamd" in a low voice.
Go into the 1st Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
Now sit-up from the first Sajdah in jalsa position (Sitting position between the two Sajdahs)
Now go into the 2nd Sajdah and You say "Subahaana Rabbiyal Aa'la"
After this, you sit for the complete Tashshahud: You recite At-tahiyyat, Allah-umma salli, Allah-umma Barik and Rabbana.
Turning to your face to the right first and saying "Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah" and then to his left and doing the same
