Najafi Q&A: Timing

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In the name of Allah, the time is established when the eastern redness moves from the meridian area to the western horizon. With the disappearance of this redness, the time for Maghrib prayer and ifṭār begins. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, if this act leads to neglect or disregard for the prayer, then it is a sin and a major disobedience. However, if it occurs due to the believer being occupied with other obligatory or recommended duties, it is not considered a sin or a wrongdoing. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, it is better to perform the Asr prayer immediately after Dhuhr rather than delaying it, and likewise for Maghrib and Isha. Yes, it is preferable for a person to pray the Nawafil (voluntary prayers) of Dhuhr, then Dhuhr, then the Nawafil of Asr, followed by Asr, then Maghrib and its Nawafil, and then Isha and its Nawafil. Allah, the Guide, knows best.

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In His name, the Exalted: The virtue of place must be considered stronger and greater than the virtue of time—for example, praying near the Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him) is equivalent to two hundred thousand prayers. Likewise, praying in congregation carries significant merit. Therefore, the virtue of place and of congregation takes precedence over the virtue of time. Otherwise, no. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, it is obligatory. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, it is not permissible if their sleep will take up the entire time for the prayer. Allah is the All-Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, it is not permissible if they know that their sleep will take up the entire time for the prayer. Allah is the All-Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, I believe that combining is better than separating if the separation simply involves delaying the Asr or Isha prayer. Yes, if the worshipper wishes to separate them with recommended prayers between Asr and Maghrib, then that is better than combining. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, yes, it is obligatory to repeat it. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, if the person intends to join the congregational prayer, then they should wait and listen for the Adhan. Otherwise, they are allowed to initiate the prayer with its preliminary actions. Allah knows best.