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SALAT TIMES AND THE MOVEMENT OF THE SUN

The five daily prayers are an integral part of a Muslim’s life. In order to fulfill our religious obligation, it is important for all Muslims to

know the timings of all the daily prayers. SALAT TIMES AND THE MOVEMENT OF THE SUNThe five daily prayers are an integral part of a Muslim’s life. In order to fulfill our religious obligation, it is important for all Muslims toknow the timings of all the daily prayers.

Praying Fajr, Zuhr and Maghrib prayers in the right time is not a problem in Nigeria, Asr & Isha are the two prayers that are mostly prayed before time in certain periods of the year.Zuhr & Maghrib are prayed on time because the times of “noon” and “sunset” are well defined.

The difficulty arises in determining the time for fajr (dawn) prayer. How do we define fajr in a scientific way? Moreover, how can we explain the difference between “false” dawn and

“true” dawn? I ll try to explains

how to determine Zawal (solar noon),