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Is it okay to pray Vitra Namaz 5 minutes before Fazar Namaz or should there be a bigger gap?

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I am praying Vitra namaz before fazer prayer it is around 5 minutes before starting time of fazar namaz,is it ok or I have to keep some more gap between viter and fazar namaz timing?

Answer

(Fatwa: 1165/907=H/1430)

One should perform Witr salah at least 10-12 minutes before the time of Fajr i.e. true dawn; since the Witr is feared to be out of its time if performed 5 minutes before the time of Fajr. And, it is not lawful, rather it is sinful.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

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