When does the time for Chaasht Salaat begin and end?

Answer

The time for Chaasht (Dhuha)

Salaat commences after Ishraaq Salaat. Ishraaq Salaat time begins about 15 minutes after sunrise. The time for Chaasht remains until about one hour before Zawwaal.

Chaasht is from 4 raka'ts to 12 raka'ts. If one is in a hurry, then 2 raka'ts will also be Chaasht. It is preferable to first perform four raka'ts Ishraaq. Chaasht should follow thereafter. The reward of four raka'ts Ishraaq is one Hajj and one Umrah.

The reward of Chaasht is great and considerable. Hadhrat Aishah (radhiyallahu anha) explaining the importance of Chaasht Salaat said that if at the time of Chaasht her parents happened to emerge alive from the grave, she would not go to meet them until she had not performed her Chaasht Salaat.