Question 1

What time is Fajr prayer today?

Accepted Answer

Fajr prayer time varies by your location and the time of year. Daily Prayer automatically detects your location and shows today's accurate Fajr time using trusted calculation methods like ISNA, MWL, Egyptian, and Umm Al-Qura.

Question 2

How do I find the Qibla direction from my location?

Accepted Answer

Use the built-in Qibla compass on Daily Prayer. It uses your device's GPS to calculate the precise direction toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia from your current location.

Question 3

What is the Hijri date today?

Accepted Answer

Daily Prayer displays today's Hijri (Islamic) date alongside the Gregorian date. The Hijri calendar is updated daily with accurate conversion between Islamic and Gregorian calendars.

Question 4

What prayer time calculation methods are supported?

Accepted Answer

Daily Prayer supports all major calculation methods including ISNA (Islamic Society of North America), MWL (Muslim World League), Egyptian General Authority, Umm Al-Qura (Makkah), and University of Islamic Sciences Karachi. You can choose the method used in your region for the most accurate times.

Question 5

Are the prayer times accurate for my city?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Daily Prayer uses your precise GPS coordinates combined with astronomical calculations to determine accurate prayer times for your exact location. Times are recalculated daily to account for seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset.

Question 6

How many prayers do Muslims pray each day?

Accepted Answer

Muslims pray five obligatory (fard) prayers each day: Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). Each prayer has a specific time window determined by the position of the sun.

Question 7

Can I get prayer time notifications and Azan alerts?

Accepted Answer

Daily Prayer supports browser notifications to alert you before each prayer time. Enable notifications in your browser settings to never miss a Salah.

Question 8

What is the difference between Hanafi and Shafi Asr time?

Accepted Answer

The Hanafi school calculates Asr time when the shadow of an object is twice its length plus the shadow at noon, while the Shafi (Standard) method uses when the shadow equals the object's length plus the noon shadow. Hanafi Asr time is typically 30-60 minutes later than Shafi.

Question 9

What are Sehri and Iftar times during Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Sehri (Suhoor) is the pre-dawn meal eaten before the Fajr prayer, marking the start of the daily fast. Iftar is the evening meal when Muslims break their fast at Maghrib (sunset). Our app provides accurate Sehri and Iftar times with countdown timers and traditional duas.