ADDITIONAL PRAYERS · TOPIC 8 OF 9
Eclipse (Ṣalātul Kusūf)
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It is sunnah to pray two rak’āt similar to a voluntary prayer when there is a solar eclipse (kusūf), performed [in congregation] with the imām of the Friday prayer, yet without the call to prayer (adhān), call to commencement (iqāmah), loud recitation, or sermon.
It is sunnah to prolong its recitation, bowing, and prostration. Afterwards, the imām should make supplication (du). He may either sit facing the qiblah, or stand facing the congregation, the latter being preferred. The congregation should continue saying “Amīn” as he supplicates until the sun fully appears.
If the imām does not attend the prayer, they should pray separately, as they should [normally] for a lunar eclipse [khusūf], darkness during the daytime, strong winds, or any general catastrophe or terror.