Prayer Time Research Articles

Perspektif Fiqih Minoritas Yusuf Al-Qardhawi Dalam Penentuan Awal Waktu Salat Di Daerah Kutub

This study discusses the determination of the beginning of prayer times in polar regions that do not experience day and night changes as other regions normally do. The discussion will use the theory of thought from Yusuf Al-Qardhawi about minority fiqh. This study uses a library method with reference sources from books, scriptures, or articles related to the theme discussed. Furthermore, it is analyzed with qualitative data to find a complete understanding. The results are that the existing problems are in line with religious teachings and existing social realities. So with the existence of minority fiqh, it can provide a relevant legal perspective. With this discovery, it is hoped that it can contribute to minority fiqh that is by the social and cultural context that exists in Muslim minorities wherever they are.

PKM Penerapan Jam Tangan Mesjid dan Jam Tangan Alqur'an Portabel

This community service focuses on the application of wearable technology in the form of Mosque Watches and Portable Al-Qur'an Watches, which are designed to support Muslim worship practices by increasing accessibility to information on prayer times and the text of the Al-Qur'an. This activity involved structured training attended by 25 participants, including mosque administrators and congregation, to ensure understanding and ability to utilize this device optimally. The results of the training showed a high level of participant satisfaction with aspects such as usefulness, quality, suitability for needs and ease of use of watches. Despite challenges such as limited digital literacy, the evaluation showed significant improvements in participants' ability to integrate this technology into their daily lives. The success of this program indicates that the integration of technology in religious practice has great potential to provide real benefits for society, and can be an inspiration for further developments in religious technology in various communities.

Luke’s Divine Call of Jesus. Part One

Luke represents Jesus’ death as the martyrdom of a prophet. M. Dibelius has noted this in 1919. C.H. Talbert adds in 1982 that Jesus’ death “is not an atoning sacrifice.” Such an assessment of Jesus and his death, for the “Christ” who “atones for sins,” is anemic to some scholars. F. Bovon, prefers to say, “[T]he attitude of the people . . . testifies not only to the exemplary character but also to the redemptive nature of the passion.” The question is thus joined for this paper. Was Jesus’ passion in Luke “redemptive”? The answer is found in Luke’s divine call of Jesus. Luke finds that Jesus is informed progressively of God’s plans for him on five occasions, evidently from time at prayer. The first, after his baptism (3:21b-22), reveals to him divine approval in royal and servant terminology. Next, after a night of prayer (6:12) he selects twelve as apostles and proclaims new teaching, the “Sermon on the Plain.” Then come two times of prayer (9:18, 29), the first prior to and the second on the occasion of visible transformation on a mountain, the “transfiguration,” regarding Jesus’ prophetic role and his coming suffering. After declaring at his final meal the beginning of a new covenant, but without reference to sacrifice for sins, he prays for guidance a final time on the Mount of Olives (22:41-44), preparing for anticipated suffering and vindication. We conclude that Jesus’ death for Luke is the martyrdom of a prophet that does not atone for sins but does seal a new covenant (22:20). The study will be published in two parts, the first extending through the four occasions above and the subsequent one in the issue to follow beginning with the fifth and final instance.

PEMBUATAN DAN INSTALASI JAM WAKTU SHOLAT DAN SISTEM PENJERNIHAN AIR DI PONDOK PESANTREN HIDAYATUL MUSLIMIN 1

The community service program is one of the knowledges implementation activities to be useful in the community. This program is also can be used as socializing the D-IV Study Program in Electronics System Engineering Technology (TRSE), Pontianak State Polytechnic to the students in high school. The location of activities was Islamic Boarding School of Hidayatul Muslimin 1 Islamic Boarding School, Kubu Raya Regency. This school including orphanage, Madrasah Tsanawiyah (Junior High School), and Ulya Equivalency Education (High School Level). This program was carried out using service learning method by providing practical technology implementation and brief training on the use of the technology provided. The activities include were build-up dan installations of Prayer Time Clocks (JWS) and water purification systems for wudhu at the Sulaiman Mosque (for female students). In addition to the installation, the school was also given socialization about the installation and use of JWS and the importance of clean water in student’s daily activities. The implementation of this activity, it is hoped that the TRSE Study Program of Pontianak State Polytechnic can be widely recognized and bring more benefits to the community.

Kriteria Baru Mabims 3-6,4: Upaya Penyatuan Kalender Hijriah di Indonesia Dalam Perspektif Maqāṣid Al-Syarī'ah

Minister of Religion Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Singapore which is abbreviated to MABIMS. Several things have been agreed upon by the ministers of religion from the four countries, including the criteria for imkān rukyat. The MABIMS criteria regarding the new moon have undergone several changes. The new MABIMS criteria or MABIMS hilal neo-visibility are a hilal height of 3⁰ and an elongation of 6.4⁰. These new criteria are applied to unite Muslims, especially in Indonesia, in the Hijri calendar. The author understands that there is something interesting about the neo-visibility of the MABIMS hilal in the form of a maqāṣid al-syarī'ah perspective. This study is from a point of view that is still related to fiqh considering the connection between the neo-visibility of the MABIMS new moon in determining rukyatulhilal. The author found that the MABIMS hilal neo-visibility criteria are from the perspective of maqāṣid al-syarī'ah or the objectives of the shari'a. Maqāṣid al-syarī'ah regarding the criteria for the neo-visibility of the new moon MABIMS related to ḥifẓ al-dīn in the categorization of ḥajiyat with consideration of the impact that will occur in efforts to unify the Hijri calendar not to the level of eliminating souls, changing the order of worship itself and destroying natural sustainability, which is more about setting prayer times, not the essence of worship. The government's efforts in adopting these new criteria are none other than an effort to avoid difficulties and difficulties in the context of Muslim harmony and togetherness as well as strengthening the sense of brotherhood.

Transformation of Prayer Time Schedules: from A Static-Passive to A Dynamic-Variative Perspective

Prayer times are extremely important for Muslims, as they serve as a guide for the beginning of prayer times. However, there are still people who do not fully understand the impact of changes in the position of the Sun, which causes the start of prayer times to change daily. Additionally, some people still use perpetual prayer time schedules. Although they use the term "perpetual," in reality, prayer time schedules are not everlasting, as they cannot be used over long periods. This research is a library study with a phenomenological-astronomical approach. The results of this study show that prayer times change every day. Someone who believes that the start of Maghrib prayer is always at 18:00 WIB and the start of Fajr prayer is always at 04:30 WIB may find that on some days, their prayer or fasting is invalid, as the start of Maghrib prayer may occur between 18:01 and 18:08 WIB and the start of Fajr prayer may occur between 04:31 and 04:34 WIB. These changes can serve as an understanding for the community that the correctness of prayer time schedules is not static-passive but dynamic-variable. This means that the start of prayer times each day and year is not always the same as the following days and years, and the changes vary. Therefore, this study provides a scientific guide for the community to better understand and be cautious in using prayer time schedules, considering that the beginning of prayer times determines the validity of a Muslim's prayer.

Smart and Intelligent Prayer System for Elderly Muslim with IoT

An assistive and monitoring prayer system has been designed to help elderly Muslims in performing their daily prayers. However, the system has several limitations in the aspect of efficiency, cost, size, complexity, security and usability. In this paper, several enhancements have been proposed to improve the existing smart prayer system including a better approach to retrieve exact prayer times, efficient way to retrieve current date/time, two different sensors used to detect the physical movements, smaller microcontroller with a built-in Wi-Fi module and the fabrication of PCB board. On the monitoring system, this project offers a more user’s friendly mobile application with several enhanced features. Reminder and authentication features are added to the mobile application for increased security and usability. The mobile application only allowed authorized or registered users to use the mobile application to view prayer performance of the elderly and send a prayer reminder to the elderly. The proposed system implements Internet of Things (IoT) technology, with a microcontroller communicating with the database through Wi-Fi, and data is modified before being displayed via the mobile application. Experimental testing shows a high level of support for the system's commercialization due to its ability to assist and monitor the elderly with their daily prayers. This new smart prayer system offers a more reliable assistive and monitoring system for elderly Muslim.

Cooling operation strategies in a typical neighborhood mosque: A Case study on electricity consumption, CO2 emissions, and thermal comfort

Mosques are used five times daily by Muslims. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain adequate thermal conditions in mosques in the hot summer months. In this study, a simulation model was developed in the DesignBuilder program to investigate various operation strategies of two air conditioners (A/Cs) used for cooling of a typical medium-sized uninsulated neighborhood mosque. The A/Cs operation strategies were as follows: Case-I: continuous A/Cs operation, Case-II: intermittent A/Cs operation during prayer times (starting 10, 20, 30 or 60 min before daily prayers except Fajr prayers), Case-III: A/Cs operating at night (from the Isha prayer until the end of the Fajr prayer), Case-IV: A/Cs operated during the day (from the Fajr prayer to the end of the Isha prayer), and Case-V: A/Cs operated during the afternoon (from the Zuhr prayer until the end of the Isha prayer). The predicted percentage of dissatisfied reached up to 30 % during the Asr prayer despite continuous operation in Case-I. Adequate thermal conditions could not be achieved in the other cases either. All cases, except Case-II (operation before and during prayer times), required higher electricity consumption than that of the invoice data. Therefore, it is recommended to adapt the A/Cs capacity based on changes in outdoor and indoor thermal conditions and focus on zonal cooling in the mosque.

A Kingdom of Possibility

A Kingdom of Possibility

Fajar Shodiq Dalam Pandangan Mufassir Modern-Kontemporer Telaah Waktu Shalat Subuh

The definition of dawn shodiq that has been understood so far is the scattering of light on the eastern horizon, starting to become bright towards morning when the sun is -20 degrees below the eastern horizon. Fajr shodiq is a sign of the beginning of the dawn prayer time. Fajr is one of the five daily obligatory prayers which is a spiritual obligation for Muslims. The discourse on dawn shadiq and the beginning of Fajr time has emerged in at least the last eight years. Especially when some Muslim communities driven by Qiblati began to observe the dawn of sadiq in a number of places in the provinces of East Java, Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Qiblati publishes the results physically and electronically. Qiblati claims that the start of dawn time in Indonesia is too fast, namely between 12 and 24 minutes compared to when shadiq dawn begins to be observed. If this Qiblati opinion is correlated with the position of the Sun, it is found that the beginning of Fajr time according to Qiblati occurs when the height of the Sun is between minus 17° to minus 14°

Integration of Science and Religion: Salat Time in Astronomical Perspectives

The integration between science and religion in determining prayer times is one of the efforts of astronomers to understand the Qur'an and at the same time deepen scientific knowledge. This makes Muslims aware of the importance of studying religious knowledge and general knowledge at the same time. This research is library research. By using references from previous studies, this study covers how prayer times are from an astronomical perspective. Determination of prayer times from an astronomical perspective always pays attention to the star's arguments that have been determined. The explanation of prayer times in the Qur'an and hadith needs to be redefined through the science of astronomy so that the integration between sciences can be clearly described.

Aktivitas Dakwah Melalui Metode Cawisan di Majelis Inaayatul Qubro Desa Teluk Kecapi Kecamatan Pemulutan Kabupaten Ogan Ilir

Da'wah is an important aspect of the Islamic religion which aims to spread religious teachings to the wider community. One of the da'wah methods that has been used at the Inaayatul Qubro Council is the Cawisan method. Cawisan is a place to prepare to listen to religious recitations or lectures delivered by Ulama or Ustadz (teachers) providing explanations of religious issues while the congregation listens and continues with questions and answers. This research aims to find out how da'wah activities use the cawisan method in the Inaayatul Qubro assembly, Teluk Kecapi Village, Pemulutan District, Ogan Ilir Regency and the Supporting and Inhibiting Factors. The research uses descriptive qualitative methods with data collection techniques of observation, interviews and documentation. In this research, behaviorist communication theory is used. The results of this research show that after attending the cawisan the congregation began to understand the benefits of studying Islamic teachings not only understanding them but being able to practice positive activities in daily life to achieve happiness in this world and the hereafter and show changes towards the better in accordance with Habib's teachings. as well as changes in behavior and thought patterns, this is proven by the increasing number of Cawisan members, and they are willing to attend every meeting. Cawisan method, namely Islamic teaching delivered in the mosque. The congregation in the mosque forms a circle facing the habib who is delivering material in the mosque. Habib and his congregation sat on the floor on the mosque shelf with their legs crossed. The material presented has been arranged systematically and continuously from one material to the next. The implementation of Cawisan is an activity that is held periodically, namely once a month, with learning using books. This event is usually held in the evening, especially after Isha prayer time, at the Al Wustho Mosque which is located in Teluk Kecapi Village, Pemulutan District, Ogan Ilir Regency. This activity went through several series of activities, namely: Opening, Reading of Maulid Ad-Dhiyaul Lami, Mahalul Qiyam, Closing Prayer, Reading of Maulid, Lecture on the Muqoddimah Al-Hadhromiyah Book, Question and Answer Session, Prayer, Eating Together, Closing.

The Hijriyah Calendar Perspective Islamic Law: What and How?

<em>In various countries with a Muslim majority population, the use of the Hijri calendar in Islamic law has significant implications. This calendar affects legal practices such as the determination of the start of Ramadan, family law, prayer times, and religious celebrations. However, there are differing opinions and challenges in harmonizing Islamic legal provisions based on the Hijri calendar with national positive law. The purpose of this research is to identify the significance of using the Hijri calendar in the context of Islamic law and to understand how its use adapts to changes in time and globalization. The research method used is normative legal research with a legislative approach and the analysis of legal documents and legal literature to identify the use of the Hijri calendar in Islamic law. The data analysis technique used is a qualitative approach to answer research questions about the contribution of the Hijri calendar to Islamic law and its adaptation to changes in time and globalization. The results of the research show that the use of the Hijri calendar in Islamic law has significant impacts, including the determination of the start of Ramadan, influence on inheritance law, determination of prayer times, and commercial transactions. Furthermore, the Hijri calendar reflects the religious and cultural values in Muslim society, although there are challenges regarding the recognition of Islamic law in different legal contexts. This research highlights the importance of a thorough understanding of the use of the Hijri calendar in Islamic law. Additionally, the adaptation of the Hijri calendar to changes in time and globalization involves changes in determining the start of Ramadan, its use in civil law, adjustment to time zones, its role in international agreements, and dealing with conflicts with the Gregorian calendar</em>

Formulation of Faḍīlah, Ikhtiyār, and Jawāz Times of Asr Prayer of Fiqh and Science Perspectives

Asr prayer is one of the obligatory prayers performed at specific times among the five daily prayers. However, in the literature of fiqh, there is a division of Salat Asar into faḍīlah (preferred time), ikhtiyār (permissible time), and jawāz (allowable time). This is closely related to the virtue of performing the prayer in its early time, as mentioned in the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, and the discouragement of delaying Asr prayer until its later time. It is essential to establish a precise time, specifying the exact hour and minute for faḍīlah, ikhtiyār, and jawāz in Asr prayer. There are two methods for determining the timing of faḍīlah, ikhtiyār, and jawāz: firstly, through a fiqh approach, which involves observing the phenomena of the Sun’s movement, and secondly, through a scientific approach, using mathematical and astronomical calculations. Both the fiqh and scientific methods are integrated and mutually beneficial in the development of a formulation, providing ease in determining the timing of faḍīlah, ikhtiyār, and jawāz in Salat Asar.
 Keywords: Asr prayer, Faḍīlah, Ikhtiyār, Jawāz, fiqh, science

The Origins of Catastrophe and Our Last Mohicans. Hegumen Nikon (Vorobyov)

This article narrates the life journey, theological ideas, and pastoral practices of one of the eminent Orthodox ascetics in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church — Hegumen Nikon (Vorobyov) (1894–1963). In his youth, influenced by the spirit of the time, he was initially an atheist, fervently studied various sciences and philosophy. However, not finding what he sought in philosophy, he ardently turned to faith. In the “borderline state”, his soul experienced a somersault, and God revealed Himself to the one who sought Him with all the strength of his soul. In Minsk in 1930, Nikolai took monastic vows. He was given the name in honor of Hegumen Nikon of Radonezh, and later was ordained as a hieromonk. At that time of persecutions, this step was a true renunciation of the world and a direct path to Golgotha. In 1944, he was appointed the abbot of the Annunciation Cathedral in the city of Kozelsk. Here, he lived in an apartment held bynuns and kept a truly ascetic lifestyle. In a small room, he spent all his free time in prayer. His sermons made a strong impression on the believers, as he explained the Gospel, taught how to pray correctly, what humility and repentance meant as the foundations of spiritual life. In 1948, Father Nikon began to be driven from one parish to another: initially transferred to Belyov, then to Efremov, and further to Smolensk. His excellent sermons made many people restless, including, quite often, his fellow brethren. In 1948, from Smolensk, he was sent to the city of Gzhatsk (now Gagarin) — according to the father, in exile. Father Nikon led a strict monastic life. He had the gift of unceasing prayer, which was discovered accidentally. Hegumen Nikon’s constant readings included patristic writings, the Fathers of the Philokalia, the lives of saints, sermons, expoundings, and rarely — scientific, theological and philosophical works. Especially diligently and constantly he re-read and studied the works of St. Ignatius (Bryanchaninov), whom, being a truly spiritual father, he strongly recommended to all his spiritually close ones. The essence of his instructing was beautifully expressed in his letters, which were repeatedly published under various titles: “Repentance Is Left to Us”, “Letters on Spiritual Life”, “Give Heed to Yourself”, and others. He spoke and wrote about the essence of the Savior’s preaching, calling for spiritual and moral self-change through recognizing the damaged nature of humanity and its inability to heal itself from passions, primarily from the most foolish one — pride. Through this self-awareness, true repentance could be accomplished, turned to Christ the Savior, Who heals us.

Hukum Sholat Sunnah di Iqamah

Adhan is a call for Muslims to perform fardhu prayers. Iqamah is a notification call to the congregation to be ready to stand up for prayer, with the pronunciation determined by the syara'. Adhan and iqamah are very important for every Muslim. Apart from that, the call to prayer is said as a sign that the prayer time has arrived and the iqamah as a sign that the prayer will begin soon. The call to prayer and iqamah should not be done haphazardly, unlike other religious prayers. The call to prayer and iqamah are said at certain times. The lessons learned from the implementation of the call to prayer and iqamah include: As a tool and medium for notification of the approaching prayer time, inviting Muslims to perform prayers in congregation. Adhan and iqamah cannot be separated from the life of Muslims and Muslim women. Its use is not limited to obligatory prayers and certain times when they are said. If the iqamah has been said before he starts the sunnah nafilah prayer then his sunnah prayer is invalid. It is permissible to decide to pray the sunnah nafilah prayer because the obligatory prayer is not comparable in value to the nafilah prayer.

The Impact of Osteoarthritis on the Quality of Life of the Patient in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability and a decline in health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Healthcare professionals should prioritize the optimal measurement of HRQoL in patients with OA. To examine and assess the influence of Osteoarthritis on patients' quality of life in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In this cross-sectional study, a cohort of 149 individuals diagnosed with Osteoarthritis was included. Data related to QoL was collected by using Mini-Osteoarthritis Knee and Hip Quality of Life (Mini-OAKHQOL) and Western Ontario &McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). The Spearman rank correlation test was used to assess the correlation between assessments on different instruments used in osteoarthritis patients. The study involved participants with a mean age of 56.7 ± 11.7 years. Most of the patients experienced extreme pain during prostrating in prayer time (45.6%), sitting (32.2%), and while doing heavy domestic duties (30.9%). The Cronbach alpha coefficients for Mini-OAKHQOL and WOMAC ranged from 0.83 to 0.89 and 0.85 to 0.96 respectively. Only a few demographic factors significantly and positively correlated with Mini-OAKHQoL. This study concludes that OA has a substantial impact on HRQoL. This study can benefit healthcare professionals and policymakers to develop specific interventions and public health initiatives to address the multifaceted nature of osteoarthritis and improve the lives of those affected.

The Determination of Dawn Time through Image Processing Camera

Determining the early time prayer is very fundamental for Muslims as it directly relates to the legal requirements of prayer. Prayers are not performed whenever we want, but rather there is a determination of the beginning and end of the prayer time as a guideline for Muslims to carry it out. The Indonesia government sets standards for Muslims to perform the dawn prayer service, by precisely determining the degree of the emergence of the dawn of Sadiq by -200. This study aims to compare the determination of the government's dawn time using different sensors, specifically drone cameras as image sensors. Drones were chosen due to their several advantages. The data generated by the drone is in the form of photos, which are subsequently processed using digital image processing software, called image-J. The data obtained are in the form of mean and standard deviation. All data collected in 1 day is recorded using Excel to form a graph of data which is then carried out by a polynomial approach to find out the cutoff point as the beginning of the dawn of Sadiq which indicates the start of dawn. The method used in this research is using the 4th order polynomial approach and the Sarrus method and the data obtained is the mean value and standard deviation. The conclusions obtained in the image analysis research are that the government's dawn time is 15 minutes too fast, the standard obtained in this study is -14.98° and unlike 2D SQM data, 3D drone data results in more accurate data analysis.

Nurturing and Caring?

Abstract This essay examines Francis de Sales’s Introduction to the Devout Life through the framework of caregiving. It also uses de Sales’s correspondence with two elite women, Jeanne de Chantal and Marie Brûlart, to demonstrate how de Sales’s guidance for laity was put into practice. Exploring women that yearned for a richer spiritual yet also had extensive caregiving obligations that did not allow for complete withdrawal from the secular world, reveals the increased labor these women faced. Women could not neglect household and family to spend more time in prayer and devotional practices. Caregiving duties were ongoing for most women of Early Modern Europe and continue today. Exploring how caring was viewed as part of women’s obligations as Christians, highlights the often-hidden labor of women.

Dynamics Encounter of Tradition and Religion in the Wedding Parade (Baarak Bako) in Solok City West Sumatra

Islamic Sharia stipulates that marriages must be announced to the public. One method of the announcement is through walīmat al-‘urs, translated differently in different Muslim communities. In the city of Solok, West Sumatra, one of the forms of walīmat al-‘urs is the baarak bako tradition (a wedding parade around the village). Baarak bako's implementation frequently clashes with obligatory prayer times in Islam, causing many participants to leave the prayer. This research aims to examine the background of the baarak bako tradition, the reasons for deciding the time to perform baarak bako, and the effects of baarak bako on prayer services. Using a qualitative method, this article revealed that the origin of baarak bako was the desire of the bako (father's female family) to show their presence by enlivening anak pisang's (the children of a brother) wedding. According to the custom, the best time to announce a marriage is in the afternoon because people are already at home and have finished their activities outside the home; the implementation of baarak bako resulted in some participants failing to perform the obligatory prayers. The neglected prayers are carried out in jama' (merging two prayers). Others, on the other hand, leave the prayer without jama'. The people of Solok City are very rigorous about following customary rules. When religious law and customary law rules conflict, some people prefer customary rules over religious rules and vice versa. These findings show the dynamic relationship between religion and customs in the Minangkabau ethnic group, West Sumatra. These two norms can coexist and adapt to each other in practice.
 Keywords: Islamic law, prayers, marriage, tradition, baarak bako.