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Explore the profound connection between Islamic practices and the science of the heavens with "Islamic Astronomy". Our platform brings together ancient knowledge and modern technology to offer precise astronomical data, focusing on key aspects of Islamic worship.

One of the standout features of  "Islamic Astronomy" is the "prayer timings calculation" tool, which offers highly accurate prayer times based on your geographical location. By simply entering your city, you can instantly obtain the correct timings for all five daily prayers. The calculation of prayer times is based on celestial events and is tailored to the most widely accepted Islamic methods.

How Prayer Times Are Calculated:

- Fajr (Dawn) : Fajr marks the beginning of the day when the sky begins to lighten, and the sun is still well below the horizon. In Islamic tradition, Fajr time begins when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon. This is the moment of the first light (Al-Fajr al-Sadiq), marking the time for the first prayer of the day.

  

- Sunrise : After Fajr, the sun gradually rises. Sunrise marks the end of the Fajr prayer time. It is an important reference point in Islamic astronomy as the sun's exact position dictates the upcoming prayer times.

- Dhuhr (Midday): Dhuhr time begins after the sun passes its zenith, the highest point in the sky, and begins its descent. This moment is known as solar noon. The Dhuhr prayer is offered after this time when the shadow of an object is equal to its length except the saya e asli .

- Asr (Afternoon): Asr prayer timings vary based on Islamic schools of thought:

  - Hanafi Method: According to the Hanafi school, Asr begins when the shadow of an object is twice its length except the saya e asli after the zenith.

  - Shafi'i Method : In the Shafi'i school, Asr begins when the shadow of an object is equal to its length except the saya e asli after the zenith.

  This prayer continues until just before the sun starts to set.

- Maghrib (Sunset): Maghrib time starts immediately after the sun has fully set below the horizon. The fiery red colors in the sky begin to fade, marking the time for the Maghrib prayer. This is the shortest window of time for a prayer in the Islamic day.

- Isha (Night): Similar to Asr, there are slight differences in the calculation of Isha based on schools of thought:

  - Hanafi Method: Isha begins when the red twilight (Shafaq Ahmar) disappears completely from the sky.

  - Shafi'i Method: Isha starts when the white twilight (Shafaq Abyad) has completely disappeared, which occurs earlier than the Hanafi method. 

  Isha continues until midnight or just before the time for Fajr begins.

Our platform ensures that these prayer times are calculated with precision, considering variations in the methods of different Islamic schools, and adjusting based on your geographic location. Whether you follow the Hanafi or Shafi'i school of thought, you can customize the timings according to your preference.

At Islamic Astronomy, our goal is to empower you with accurate tools that seamlessly integrate astronomical science with Islamic traditions, ensuring that you are aligned with the correct prayer times, no matter where you are.

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