Prayer times for muslims

How do we calculate prayer time

In the USA, the methodologie used to calculate and determine the time of prayer is the ISNA. The Islamic Society of North America use the 15° degree. These degrees represent the position of the sun in relation to the earth's horizon in the place where muslim prayer times are calculated.

When do Muslim prayers begin

The fajr prayer commonly called the morning prayer

The fajr time begins at dawn or dusk in the morning. The time allotted for fajr prayer ends just before sunrise. The fajr prayer, which is the first obligatory prayer of the day, should not be confused with that of Salat Fajr, which is a strongly recommended prayer.

Mawakit of the dhuhr prayer or mid-day prayer

The time allotted for dhuhr prayer begins at midday, when the sun's rays exceed the meridian. For convenience and precaution, many Muslim prayer time calendars add 5 minutes to determine the start of the Dhor prayer time. The allotted time of this prayer ends at the beginning of Asr.

Mawakit Salat Asr or the afternoon prayer

The muslim prayer times of Asr depends on the size of the shadow cast by an object. Imam Shafii indicates that the Asr time begins when the size of the shadow exceeds the size of the object. For his part, Imam Al Hanafi says that the time of Asr prayer begins when the projected shadow exceeds twice the size of the object.

Salat Maghrib or the sunset prayer

The Maghrib prayer schedule begins with sunset and its time of performance ends with the start of Salat Al-Isha.

Isha or night prayer

The Isha prayer can be performed when night falls and the evening twilight disappears. It is mainly the Isha prayer time which will be different depending on the calculation nail.