UNDERSTANDING A PILLAR OF ISLAM: ASR

Asr is the of the five obligatory rituals in Islam. It is performed at the afternoon, after the time of Zuhr prayer and prior to sunset. The Asr prayer consists of four units (rak'ahs) and is an important moment for Muslims to connect with Allah and seek His forgiveness. Muslims/Followers of Islam are obligated to perform Asr prayer in a congr