Tag: 18 DEGREE

The Correct Time to Start Your Fast

Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad 24 Min Read

We are approaching persistent twilight soon in the northern hemisphere, which means the technical fajr time is going to be moving RAPIDLY until it reaches around 1AM!

A Modern Misunderstanding of Fajr

Rizwan Iqbal 52 Min Read

A detailed critique of using "Aqrab al-Ayyām" to estimate Fajr during persistent twilight

Summer ‘Ishā & Fajr Prayer Times

Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad 34 Min Read

This time of year many countries with significant Muslim populations will be experiencing persistent twilight, where the astronomical signs for Isha will disappear and Fajr will occur very early...

UK and Europe Prayer & Fasting Explanation

Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad 20 Min Read

The prayer and fasting timetables listed in the link above were obtained based on what is now known as the “18 degree formula” along with some necessary amendments to cater for the abnormal