Hadiths on Times Not to Pray

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6 explained prophetic hadiths on "Times Not to Pray": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Times Not to Pray

Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade praying after the Fajr prayer up until the sun rises, and after the ‘Asr prayer until the sun sets Authentic hadith Story of ‘Amr ibn ‘Abasah's conversion to Islam and how the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) taught him prayer and ablution Authentic hadith When the edge of the sun rises, avoid prayer until it becomes prominent; and if the edge of the sun disappears, avoid prayer until it sets. And do not offer your prayer at the time of sunrise or sunset, for it rises between two horns of a devil - or the devil Authentic Three hours the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to forbid us from praying or burying our deceased ones in them Authentic hadith Do not prevent anyone from circumambulating this House and from praying at any time of the day or night as they wish Authentic hadith Those who are present should inform those who are absent: Do not offer any prayer after dawn except for two Rak‘ahs

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 11 Rabi' al-Thani
الخميس 11 ربيع الآخر