Question 1

What are the five daily prayer times in Islam?

Accepted Answer

The five daily prayer times in Islam are: 1. Fajr Prayer Time (Dawn): Performed before sunrise, marking the beginning of the day. 2. Dhuhr Prayer Time (Midday): Performed after the sun passes its zenith (midday). 3. Asr Prayer Time (Afternoon): Performed in the late afternoon when the shadow of an object is equal to or longer than its length. 4. Maghrib Prayer Time (Sunset): Performed just after the sun sets. 5. Isha Prayer Time (Night): Performed at night after the twilight has disappeared.

Question 2

Differences between Hanafi and Shafi prayer time calculations?

Accepted Answer

The primary difference is for Asr: 1. Hanafi: Starts when the shadow of an object is twice its length. 2. Shafi: Starts when the shadow is equal to its length.

Question 3

What is the best time for praying Tahajjud prayers?

Accepted Answer

The best Tahajjud prayer times is in the last part of the night, just before Fajr. To find the last part of the night: 1. Check the time between Maghrib (sunset) and Fajr (dawn). 2. Divide that time into three equal parts. 3. The last part is the best time for Tahajjud. For example, if Maghrib Prayer Times is at 6:00 PM and Fajr Prayer Times is at 5:00 AM, the best time for Tahajjud is between 2:30 AM and 5:00 AM.

Question 4

The benefits of reciting Ayatul Kursi

Accepted Answer

Ayatul Kursi is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah in the Quran. It is also known as the Verse of Throne. The benefits of reciting Ayatul Kursi include: 1. Protection from evil and harm. 2. Strengthens faith and connection with Allah. Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing stands between him and Paradise except death.' (Sahih Muslim)

Question 5

How many Rakats are prayed for each of the five daily prayers?

Accepted Answer

Fajr Namaz: 2 Rakat Sunnah, 2 Rakat Fardh. Dhuhr Namaz: 4 Rakat Sunnah, 4 Rakat Fardh, 2 Rakat Sunnah, 2 Rakat Nafl. Asr Namaz: 4 Rakat Sunnah, 4 Rakat Fardh. Maghrib Namaz: 3 Rakat Fardh, 2 Rakat Sunnah, 2 Rakat Nafl. Isha Namaz: 4 Rakat Sunnah, 4 Rakat Fardh, 2 Rakat Sunnah, 2 Rakat Nafl, 3 Rakat Witr Wajib, 2 Rakat Nafl.

Question 6

What is the best app for prayer times?

Accepted Answer

There are many apps available for Muslim prayer times. Among them, “Athan: Prayer Times & Al Quran” and “Muslim Pro: Quran Athan Prayer” are some of the most popular apps.

	Prayer Start	Prayer End
Fajr Prayer Times Reading	05:22 AM	07:19 AM
Dhuhr Prayer Times Reading	11:49 AM	01:53 PM
Asr Prayer Times Reading	01:53 PM	04:17 PM
Maghrib Prayer Times Reading	04:17 PM	06:13 PM
Isha Prayer Times Reading	06:15 PM	05:22 AM

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