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Asr

Asr is the Arabic name for the afternoon prayer in Islam, mentioned in sura 2, verse 238 of the quran. It is said by Muslims midway between noon & sunset.

It may also refer to the name of surat al-Asr.

See Also

Salat (Prayer)
  • Fajr (Dawn prayer)
  • Dhuhr (Mid-day prayer)
  • Asr (Afternoon prayer)
  • Maghrib (Sunset prayer)
  • Isha'a (Night prayer)