APPOINTED HOUR OF PRAYERS.

Appointed hour of Prayers

Prayer as a rule should be said in the first half of its appointed time and not in the latter half, because it is “sawaab” in the former and pardon of Allah in the latter. The Quran says: “Hasten to good deeds.” The Holy Prophet (p.b.o.h.), while maintaining that prayer in time is perfectly lawful, laid instructions for greater “sawaab” for early prayer. The Holy Prophet observed Fajir sometimes in distinct light. That depended upon the winter and the summer seasons and upon the nature of the congregation.
As regarded Zohar (the early afternoon prayer), it appears from the traditions that in summer when heat is intense, it should be said rather late, preferably within the latter half of its time. About Asar (the late afternoon prayer), there is the general rule as laid down before, but Imam Abu Hanifa (R.) says that to say it at the latter half is Mustahab. Regarding Magrib (the sunset prayer), there is the unanimous opinion of the jurists of Islam that it should be said at its earliest part. As regards I’sha (the night prayer), the Holy Prophet laid stress for its saying in the latter half of its time, because the silent night gives a peaceful atmosphere for divine communion. He disliked sleep before it, and any conversation after it. Fajir may be said when a man rises from sleep even after sunrise.




		Appointed hour of Prayers Prayer as a rule should be said in the first half of its appointed time and not in the latter half, because it is “sawaab” in the former and pardon of Allah in the latter. The Quran says: “Hasten to good deeds.” The Holy Prophet (p.b.o.h.), while maintaining that prayer in time is perfectly lawful, laid instructions for greater “sawaab” for early prayer. The Holy Prophet observed Fajir sometimes in distinct light. That depended upon the winter and the summer seasons and upon the nature of the congregation. As regarded Zohar (the early afternoon prayer), it appears from the traditions that in summer when heat is intense, it should be said rather late, preferably within the latter half of its time. About Asar (the late afternoon prayer), there is the general rule as laid down before, but Imam Abu Hanifa (R.) says that to say it at the latter half is Mustahab. Regarding Magrib (the sunset prayer), there is the unanimous opinion of the jurists of Islam that it should be said at its earliest part. As regards I’sha (the night prayer), the Holy Prophet laid stress for its saying in the latter half of its time, because the silent night gives a peaceful atmosphere for divine communion. He disliked sleep before it, and any conversation after it. Fajir may be said when a man rises from sleep even after sunrise.

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