According to the canon of Islam, the faithful must perform namaz, that is, prayer, five times a day. At the same time, it is important to correctly determine the time when it needs to be done. There are rules according to which a Muslim can organize his prayer even if there is no mosque nearby.
Instructions
Step 1
Do morning prayer between sunrise and sunrise. That is, prayer should be started after the first light streak appears on the horizon, and before the sun's disk becomes visible. As sunrise times vary depending on your location and the time of year, be sure to check it ahead of time before bed. It can be found in some tear-off calendars, as well as from the weather forecast on TV, or on the radio. Astronomical sites can also help you.
Step 2
Start the midday prayer after the sun has reached its zenith, that is, the shadows will be as short as possible. The prayer should be completed when the length of the shadow increases by the size of the object that casts it.
Step 3
Select the period for afternoon prayer from the end of the time for the previous prayer until the full sunset of the sun disk.
Step 4
Perform evening prayer from sunset to complete darkness. Organize night prayer in the dark, before the time for dawn prayer.
Step 5
If calculating the time for prayer by the sun is difficult for you, for example, cloudy weather or polar night, use special programs for automatic time counting. They function on some Islamic sites. Such a program will automatically select the right time for all prayers, if you indicate your country and city of residence, as well as the desired date for the prayer. Please note that such programs may not always be accurate to the minute.
Step 6
In Muslim countries, be guided by the calls to prayer from the minaret of the mosque. This is the most reliable way to know when to pray. By this call, you will also be able to find a mosque where it is best to perform prayer.
