Prayer Timings
Each of the five daily prayers has a specific time window determined by the position of the sun
These times vary throughout the year and by geographical location.
"Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times."
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Understanding Prayer Times
Fajr (Dawn Prayer)
Starts: At dawn, when the first light appears in the sky
Ends: At sunrise
Identification: When there is enough light to distinguish a white thread from a black thread
Fajr is performed before the sun rises. It's important to wake up early to perform this prayer before sunrise.
Dhuhr (Noon Prayer)
Starts: When the sun passes its zenith (highest point) and begins to decline
Ends: When an object's shadow becomes equal to its height (enters Asr time)
Identification: When the sun begins to decline from its highest point in the sky
Dhuhr is performed in the early afternoon. In many countries, this coincides with the lunch break.
Asr (Afternoon Prayer)
Starts: When an object's shadow becomes equal to its height (Hanafi: twice its height)
Ends: At sunset
Identification: When the sun is still bright but has descended significantly from its zenith
Asr is performed in the late afternoon. It's recommended to pray Asr before the sun starts to turn orange.
Maghrib (Sunset Prayer)
Starts: Immediately after sunset
Ends: When the red twilight disappears (enters Isha time)
Identification: When the sun has completely set below the horizon
Maghrib should be performed as soon as possible after sunset. It's the prayer that breaks the fast during Ramadan.
Isha (Night Prayer)
Starts: When the red twilight disappears from the sky
Ends: At midnight (Islamic midnight, halfway between sunset and dawn) or before dawn according to some scholars
Identification: When complete darkness has fallen
Isha is performed at night. While it can be performed until midnight, it's recommended not to delay it unnecessarily.
Calculation Methods
Different regions and organizations use various calculation methods to determine prayer times. The main differences are in the calculation of Fajr and Isha angles.
| Method | Used In | Fajr Angle | Isha Angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim World League | Europe, Far East, parts of US | 18° | 17° |
| Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) | North America | 15° | 15° |
| Egyptian General Authority of Survey | Africa, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Malaysia, parts of US | 19.5° | 17.5° |
| Umm al-Qura University, Makkah | Arabian Peninsula | 18.5° | 90 min after Maghrib |
| University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi | Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Afghanistan, parts of Europe | 18° | 18° |
| Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran | Iran, some Shia communities | 17.7° | 14° |
Did You Know?
In regions near the poles (far north or south), prayer times can become challenging during certain times of the year when there is continuous daylight or darkness. In such cases, scholars recommend following the times of the nearest location where day and night can be distinguished or following the times of Mecca.
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TODAY'S PRAYER TIMES
Muscat, Oman
14 Apr 2025IBADI PRAYER NOTES
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Hand Position
Hands kept straight down at sides, not folded
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Takbir
No raising of hands during takbir
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Recitation
Bismillah recited aloud before Surah Al-Fatiha