❓ Question: As a Muslim, about how many minutes is considered praying late for each of the five daily obligatory prayers?
💻 ChatGPT: In Islam, the timing for each of the five daily obligatory prayers is generally specified, and praying outside of these times without a valid reason is considered "late" or "delayed." Here's a basic guideline for the timing of each prayer:
1. **Fajr**: Before sunrise. Praying after sunrise is considered late.
2. **Dhuhr**: From after the sun passes its zenith until the shadow of an object is equal to its length. Praying after this period can be considered late.
3. **Asr**: From when the shadow of an object is equal to its length until sunset. Praying after sunset is considered late.
4. **Maghrib**: From sunset until the red twilight fades. Praying after this time can be considered late.
5. **Isha**: From the end of twilight until midnight. Praying after midnight is considered late.
The specific number of minutes can vary depending on your location and the time of year, but generally, for the prayers, the delay would be considered late if it extends beyond the recommended time frame. It's best to check local prayer times for accurate timings.
❓ Question: In minutes?
💻 ChatGPT: The number of minutes considered late for each prayer varies based on the time of day and the local prayer times. Here’s a general guideline:
1. **Fajr**: Any prayer after sunrise is considered late, so typically a few minutes after sunrise.
2. **Dhuhr**: Praying after the time when the shadow of an object becomes equal to its length (which varies but is generally around 20-30 minutes after the time for Dhuhr begins).
3. **Asr**: Praying after the time when the shadow of an object is twice its length (which usually occurs about 30-60 minutes before sunset).
4. **Maghrib**: Praying after the red twilight fades, which can be approximately 30-45 minutes after sunset.
5. **Isha**: Praying after midnight (approximately 90 minutes to a few hours after the beginning of the Isha time, depending on the local time and season).
These times can vary based on location and time of year, so it’s best to refer to local prayer time tables for precise timings.
➡️ ChatGPT: If Salat Adh-Dhuhr starts at around 11:50 AM, here's how late a person would be for each time:
1. **12:15 PM**: This is 25 minutes after the start time. While it's not excessively late, it's slightly beyond the recommended time for Dhuhr prayer, as the optimal time extends until approximately 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM, depending on local tradition.
2. **12:30 PM**: This is 40 minutes after the start time. It's generally acceptable as it falls within the extended time frame for Dhuhr prayer, but ideally, it should be prayed before this time.
3. **1:00 PM**: This is 1 hour and 10 minutes after the start time. At this point, it is getting late but still within the permissible window, which extends until the time for Asr prayer begins.
4. **2:00 PM**: This is 2 hours and 10 minutes after the start time. By this time, it's considered quite late for Dhuhr prayer, as it is approaching the time for Asr prayer.
5. **3:00 PM**: This is 3 hours and 10 minutes after the start time. At this point, it is definitely considered late, as it is well into the time for the Asr prayer.
It's important to note that praying within the designated time is preferred, and consistently praying late should be avoided if possible.
❓ Question: if Salat Al-'Asr here in the Philippines starts at around 3 PM, describe how late a person is if they pray at:
3:15 PM
3:30 PM
4 PM
5 PM
5: 30 PM
💻 ChatGPT: If Salat Al-'Asr starts at around 3 PM in the Philippines, here's how late a person would be for each time:
1. **3:15 PM**: This is 15 minutes after the start time. This is still within the acceptable time frame for Salat Al-'Asr, though ideally, it should be prayed as close to the beginning time as possible (but not before the Adhaan / call to prayer of Salat Al-'Asr).
2. **3:30 PM**: This is 30 minutes after the start time. This is still within the permissible time for Salat Al-'Asr. It's advisable to pray before this time if possible.
3. **4:00 PM**: This is 1 hour after the start time. It is getting late, but Salat Al-'Asr can generally be prayed until the time for Maghrib begins, which is usually around 5:45 PM to 6:15 PM.
4. **5:00 PM**: This is 2 hours after the start time. It is considered quite late for Salat Al-'Asr, as it is approaching the time for Maghrib prayer. Ideally, you should pray well before this time.
5. **5:30 PM**: This is 2 hours and 30 minutes after the start time. It is definitely considered late, as it is very close to or within the time frame for Maghrib prayer.
It's important to try to pray within the designated time as much as possible, and consistently praying late should be avoided.
❓ Question: if Salat Al-'Ishaa here in the Philippines starts at around 7:15 PM, describe how late a person is if they pray at:
7:35 PM
8:00 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11: 30 PM
1:00 AM
💻 ChatGPT: If Salat Al-'Ishaa starts at around 7:15 PM in the Philippines, here’s how late a person would be for each time:
1. **7:35 PM**: This is 20 minutes after the start time. This is still well within the acceptable time frame for Salat Al-'Ishaa.
2. **8:00 PM**: This is 45 minutes after the start time. This is still within the permissible time frame for Salat Al-'Ishaa.
3. **9:00 PM**: This is 1 hour and 45 minutes after the start time. This is late but still acceptable, as Salat Al-'Ishaa can generally be prayed until midnight.
4. **10:00 PM**: This is 2 hours and 45 minutes after the start time. This is quite late but still within the permissible window for Salat Al-'Ishaa.
5. **11:30 PM**: This is 4 hours and 15 minutes after the start time. This is late, approaching the end of the permissible time for Salat Al-'Ishaa.
6. **1:00 AM**: This is 5 hours and 45 minutes after the start time. This is definitely considered late, as it is beyond the ideal time, although Salat Al-'Ishaa can be prayed until midnight according to most interpretations. Praying after midnight is generally discouraged unless there is a valid reason.
It is recommended for Muslims to strive to perform the obligatory prayers within their designated time.
⤴️ Some notes from ChatGPT (Note: When it comes to Fatawa, ask only the reliable scholars and trusted students of knowledge. Do not rely on AI and Google random searches)
May Allah the Almighty always forgive all our shortcomings and sins and keep us away from laziness and nifaaq / hypocrisy. Ameen.
