Eclipse Prayer (Salat al-Kusuf)

The Eclipse Prayer may be performed in congregation or individually. There is no Adhan or Iqamah for this prayer. Instead, it is announced by saying:

“As-Salatu Jami‘ah”
(“Gather for the prayer”).

During the Eclipse Prayer, the recitation is made aloud.

Step-by-Step Method

Begin the prayer with Takbirat al-Ihram by saying “Allahu Akbar” and recite the opening supplication (Du‘a al-Istiftah).
Recite Surah Al-Fatihah followed by a long passage from the Qur'an.
Perform a long Ruku‘ (bowing).
Rise from the bowing and say:
“Sami‘a Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana wa laka al-hamd”
(“Allah hears those who praise Him. Our Lord, to You belongs all praise.”)
Remain standing.
Recite Surah Al-Fatihah again, followed by another long recitation that is shorter than the first.
Perform a second long Ruku‘, shorter than the first one.
Rise from the second bowing and again say:
“Sami‘a Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana wa laka al-hamd.”
Perform two lengthy Sujud (prostrations).

Stand for the second Rak‘ah and perform it in the same manner as the first:
- Two lengthy standings with recitation,
- Two lengthy bowings (Ruku‘),
- All shorter than those in the first Rak‘ah.
Perform two lengthy prostrations (Sujud).
Sit for Tashahhud.
End the prayer with Taslim.

After the prayer, the Imam delivers a Khutbah (sermon) similar to the sermons given after the Friday prayer or the Eid prayer.