Question 1

How are prayer times calculated?

Accepted Answer

Prayer times are calculated based on the position of the sun relative to your specific location (latitude and longitude). We use the PrayTimes.org library which supports various calculation methods including Muslim World League, ISNA, and Umm al-Qura to determine the exact timing for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.

Question 2

What is the difference between Asr Hanafi and Shafi?

Accepted Answer

The difference lies in how the start time for Asr prayer is calculated. In the Shafi, Maliki, and Hanbali schools (Standard method), Asr begins when the shadow of an object equals its length. In the Hanafi school, Asr begins later, when the shadow is twice the length of the object.

Question 3

Why do prayer times change daily?

Accepted Answer

Prayer times change daily because they are determined by the sun's position, which shifts slightly each day as the Earth orbits the sun. This causes the times for sunrise, sunset, and solar noon to vary throughout the year depending on the season and your location.

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