Question 1

What are the five daily Islamic prayer times?

Accepted Answer

The five daily Islamic prayers are: Fajr (dawn prayer), Dhuhr (midday prayer), Asr (afternoon prayer), Maghrib (sunset prayer), and Isha (night prayer). Their exact times change daily based on your location and the sun's position.

Question 2

How are Islamic prayer times calculated?

Accepted Answer

Islamic prayer times are calculated based on the position of the sun relative to your geographic location. Different calculation methods exist (Karachi, Muslim World League, Egyptian, etc.) for Fajr and Isha. Muslim Guide uses the Adhan library for precise calculations.

Question 3

What is the difference between Hanafi and Shafi Asr time?

Accepted Answer

In the Shafi madhab, Asr begins when the shadow of an object equals its own length. In the Hanafi madhab, Asr begins when the shadow equals twice the object's length. This results in Asr being approximately 60-90 minutes later under Hanafi calculation.

Question 4

Can I get prayer time notifications on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Muslim Guide offers browser push notifications for each prayer time. Enable Azan notifications on the Prayer Times page and you will receive an alert with Azan sound at each prayer time, even if the browser is in the background.

Question 5

What are Sehri and Iftar times?

Accepted Answer

Sehri (Suhoor) is the pre-dawn meal eaten before Fajr prayer during Ramadan. Iftar is the evening meal to break the fast at Maghrib time. Muslim Guide displays both times with live countdowns during Ramadan.

Islamic Prayer Times — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib & Isha

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