Isha Ki Namaz Ka Tarika: Complete Method You Must Know Tonight

Isha ki namaz ka tarika is one of the most essential topics for every Muslim who wants to perform Salah correctly and with complete devotion. Isha prayer marks the final obligatory prayer of the day, offering a powerful opportunity to seek forgiveness, reflect on one’s actions, and end the day in the remembrance of Allah ﷻ. Because it includes Farz, Sunnah, Nafl, and Witr, many people often feel confused about the correct order and recitations.

Here you get a clear, step-by-step explanation of Isha prayer in simple language, including authentic Arabic duas with transliteration and meaning. Everything is structured for easy understanding so that beginners and practicing Muslims alike can confidently perform Isha without doubt or hesitation. By the end, you will not only know the correct method but also appreciate the spiritual wisdom behind every posture and supplication.

Quick Summary:

• Isha ki namaz ka tarika includes: 4 Sunnah (Ghair Muakkadah), 4 Farz, 2 Sunnah Muakkadah, 2 Nafl, 3 Witr (Wajib), and optional 2 Nafl.

• Isha ki namaz ki rakat (minimum with Witr): 4 Farz + 3 Witr. Full common practice: 17 Rakats (excluding extra Nafl).

• Isha ki namaz ka time starts after complete disappearance of twilight and ends at Fajr.

• All duas below are authentic from Qur’an and Sahih Hadith.

• Arabic text, transliteration, and meaning are included.

If you want to pray correctly tonight without confusion, this detailed explanation will give you clarity and confidence.

Isha Ki Namaz Ka Time

Understanding isha ki namaz ka time is the first requirement.

When Does Isha Begin?

• After the complete disappearance of red twilight (Shafaq Ahmar).

• Confirmed in Sahih Muslim (Hadith 612).

When Does It End?

• Until true dawn (Fajr).

• Best practice: Before midnight (based on authentic narrations in Sahih Muslim).

Important Warning

Delaying Isha beyond midnight without valid reason is disliked according to majority scholars.

Modern astronomical calculations (2025–2026 global Islamic calendar standards) determine twilight between 15°–18° solar depression. Always follow your local mosque timetable.

Isha Ki Namaz Ki Rakat

Now we explain each step clearly.

STEP 1 → Wuzu + Qibla + Niyyah

1. Perform complete Wudu.

2. Face Qibla.

3. Make intention in your heart.

Example intention (in heart only):
“I intend to pray 4 Rakats Farz of Isha for Allah.”

No Arabic words are required for intention.

STEP 2 → 4 Rakat Sunnah

Pray like normal Salah. In every rakat recite Surah Fatiha and another Surah.

STEP 3 → 4 Rakat FARZ

First Rakat

1️⃣ Takbeer

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Transliteration: Allahu Akbar

Meaning: Allah is the Greatest.

2️⃣ Sana

سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ

وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ
وَتَعَالَىٰ جَدُّكَ
وَلَا إِلَٰهَ غَيْرُكَ

Transliteration:

Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika,
wa tabarakasmuka,
wa ta‘ala jadduka,
wa la ilaha ghayruk.

Meaning:

Glory and praise are for You, O Allah. Blessed is Your name, exalted is Your majesty, and none deserves worship except You.

3️⃣ Ta’awwuz

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

A‘udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim

I seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan.

4️⃣ Bismillah

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful.

5️⃣ Surah Al-Fatiha

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ

الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ
غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ

Meaning:

All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds… Guide us to the straight path.

6️⃣ Any Short Surah (Surah Ikhlas)

قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ

اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ

Meaning:

Say: He is Allah, the One.
Allah, the Eternal and Absolute (the One upon whom all depend).
He neither begets nor is born.
And there is none comparable or equal to Him.

7️⃣ Ruku

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ (3 times)

Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem

Glory is to my Lord, the Most Great.

8️⃣ Standing After Ruku

سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ

Sami‘Allahu liman hamidah

Allah hears the one who praises Him.

رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ

Rabbana lakal hamd

Our Lord, all praise is for You.

9️⃣ Sajdah

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَى (3 times)

Subhana Rabbiyal A‘la

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High.

Perform two Sajdahs.

Second Rakat

• Surah Fatiha

• Any Surah

• Ruku

• Sajdah ×2

After Sajdah sit and recite:

Attahiyyat

التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَىٰ عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ

Meaning:

All greetings and prayers are for Allah… I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.

Stand for third rakat.

Third Rakat

• Surah Fatiha only

• Ruku

• Sajdah ×2

Fourth Rakat

• Surah Fatiha

• Ruku

• Sajdah ×2

Sit and recite:

Durood Ibrahim

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ

كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

Meaning:

O Allah, send Your blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad,

just as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim.
Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.

O Allah, grant Your favor and grace upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad,

just as You granted favor and grace upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim.
Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.

Dua Before Salam

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ

وَمِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ
وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ
وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ

Meaning:

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from Hell, grave punishment, trials of life and death, and from Dajjal.

Salam

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ

Turn right and left.

STEP 4 → 2 Rakat Sunnah Muakkadah

Pray like regular Salah (Surah after Fatiha in both rakats).

STEP 5 → 2 Rakat Nafl

Optional prayer, same method.

STEP 6 → 3 Rakat Witr

First two rakats like normal prayer.

In 3rd Rakat:

After Surah, raise hands and say:

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Then recite:

Dua Qunoot

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْتَعِينُكَ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُكَ

وَنُؤْمِنُ بِكَ وَنَتَوَكَّلُ عَلَيْكَ
وَنُثْنِي عَلَيْكَ الْخَيْرَ
وَنَشْكُرُكَ وَلَا نَكْفُرُكَ
وَنَخْلَعُ وَنَتْرُكُ مَنْ يَفْجُرُكَ

Meaning:

O Allah, we seek Your help and forgiveness, we believe in You, rely upon You, praise You for all good, thank You, and do not deny You.

Complete the prayer with Ruku, Sajdah, Attahiyyat, Durood, Dua and Salam.

STEP 7 → After Isha Duas

Ayatul Kursi (2:255)

Recite complete verse.

Meaning: Allah there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer.

Read Also: Ayatul Kursi Du

Tasbeeh

• 33 × SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah)

• 33 × Alhamdulillah (All praise is for Allah)

• 34 × Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)

Common Mistakes in Isha Ki Namaz

Conclusion: Isha Ki Namaz

Isha ki namaz ka tarika is a structured and beautiful form of worship. When performed correctly with proper rakats, authentic duas, and within the correct time, it brings peace and protection to your night.

Make your Isha Ki Namaz calm, complete, and focused. End your day standing before Allah with sincerity.

? FAQs About Isha Ki Namaz

1. Is Witr compulsory?

Wajib in Hanafi; strongly emphasized Sunnah in others.

2. Can I combine Isha and Maghrib?

Only during travel or specific valid reasons.

3. What if I miss Witr?

Pray Qaza after Fajr (before sunrise not allowed).

4. Can women pray Isha at home?

Yes, home prayer is better for them.

5. How long after Maghrib does Isha start?

When twilight disappears (varies by location).