Level 3 · Fiqh · 6
The Time of Prayers
QWhen must we pray?
AWe must pray within the specified time of each prayer.
QHow do we know the time of prayers?
AWe can know by the location of the sun.
QCan you explain the timing of the prayers?
AYes, the following explains the timing of prayers:
- The time for Zuhur prayer is when the sun slants towards the west.
- Asar begins when the shadow of an object is longer than the object itself.
- Maghrib begins at sunset
- Isya’ begins when the sky is in complete darkness
- Subuh starts at dawn and ends at sunrise.
QWhat is the rule for those who pray before it is time?
AThe prayer is not valid unless he is a traveller performing jamak prayers.
QWhat is the rule for those who pray after the time for prayers?
AIt is haram unless he is a traveller performing jamak prayers.