What is the difference between imsak and fajr

This is the official Salat time in Iran and the authorities of the holy shrines in Iraq also follow the same calculation method. That means eating and drinking are permissible until you are certain that dawn has appeared Morning Prayer time. However, there is no obligation for Imsak before this time.

Nonetheless, observing Imsak a few minutes earlier to avoid any possible human error would be wise. By the same token, it is wise to offer your Morning Prayer a bit later than the above time to ensure you have prayed within time.

For example, wait for 5 minutes for Adhan to finish, then offer the Nafila for the Morning Prayer — which according to a Prophetic narration will benefit you more than owning the whole world — and then offer your Morning Prayer. Similarly, the authorities in the holy shrines in Iraq call the Adhan according to the same calculation method, but delay the congregational prayer for about ten minutes by calling a second Adhan and invite the pilgrims to offer their Nafila before the Morning Prayer starts.

Meaning of Imsak. The time for Iftar. Among the issues of Imsak and Iftar. Collective Iftar. Breaking fast upon verifying that the sun has set and declined below the western horizon. Fasting without having Suhur. If the sun rises while a person is performing the morning prayer and before he finishes the prayer, his prayer is invalidated according to Hanafis. It is necessary to perform it again after the time of karahah ends.

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