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Samee · **Re: Can you pray Isha juuust before fajr? -** 06-23-2006

No, you cannot. Allah has fixed a time for every prayer, and he expects us to perform it at that time unless we have an excuse.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The time for ‘Isha’ lasts until midnight.”

Keep in mind that "midnight" does not mean 12 AM. Midnight literally means the middle of the night. So if Isha prayer starts at 9PM and Fajr is at 4 AM, the middle of these two times is 12:30. So, Isha ends at 12:30. Similarly, if Isha starts at 6 PM and Fajr starts at 5AM, then Isha ends at 11:30 PM.

Strive to perform the prayers on time Inshallah.

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Samee Wal Qu'raanil Hakeem Status: Offline Posts: 395 Reputation: 548 Rep Power: 23 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Can you pray Isha juuust before fajr? - 06-23-2006 No, you cannot. Allah has fixed a time for every prayer, and he expects us to perform it at that time unless we have an excuse. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The time for ‘Isha’ lasts until midnight.” Keep in mind that "midnight" does not mean 12 AM. Midnight literally means the middle of the night. So if Isha prayer starts at 9PM and Fajr is at 4 AM, the middle of these two times is 12:30. So, Isha ends at 12:30. Similarly, if Isha starts at 6 PM and Fajr starts at 5AM, then Isha ends at 11:30 PM. Strive to perform the prayers on time Inshallah. __________________ "It will be said to the pious believers in Islamic Monotheism: 'Oh you, the one in complete rest and satisfaction! Come back to your Lord well rested and well pleased! Enter you among my honored servants! And enter you my paradise! Al-Fajr, 27-30