In Persian it is known as نماز عشاء (Nemāz-e ʿišāʾ).

Likewise in Punjabi, it is called Khuftaan di namaz.

(Muslim) Abu Hurairah reported: The Messenger of Allah said, "The most difficult Salah for the Munafiqeen (the hypocrites) is Isha and Fajr.

(Bukhari) The time period within which the Isha prayer must be recited is the following: The time period within which the Isha prayer must be recited is the following: For Shia Muslims: However, it is very important to recite the prayer as soon as the time begins.

Often Maghrib and Isha are offered together with a small gap of time in between.