Could you please advise us what method of salat time calculation should be taken for Muslims in Minnesota. Majority of Muslim here follow ISNA salat time for Isha and Fajar, which is 15 degree. According to the fatwa of Mufti Taqi Usmani, we follow 18 degree for both Isha and Fajar. If we follow 18 degree for Isha and fajar then Isha enters at 11:34pm (July 1st,2004) and Fajar starts at 2:59am (July 1st, 2004). Should we continue with 18 degree or follow ISNA method of 15 degree?
Our endorsement goes along with the research of Justice Taqi Usmani as you mentioned. We should follow his opinion, in another words on the opinion of 18° because there is precaution in it. However, one should be careful with the ‘fajar’
prayer, one should pray it with a little delay. And while doing ‘suhur’ one should try to eat as early as possible.
prayer, one should pray it with a little delay. And while doing ‘suhur’ one should try to eat as early as possible.
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