The 12, 15, and 18 degrees argument exposed. The degrees are being thrown around by some to confuse people from the reality. The reality is, those arguing 12 and 15 degrees, argue on the basis of Fajr starting when whiteness has spread across the horizon. This is contrary to Hanafi Fiqh. Please save your fasts. Here are some evidences from Key Hanafi Texts, when Fajr commences: Haji Liaqat and Shahid’s main argument is that Fajr commences when the whiteness has spread across the horizon. Whilst all Hanafi Jurists in history have stated that Fajr commences when the whiteness starts spreading. Do not get confused by mushahada and degrees they are throwing at you, to confuse you. Issue is they are going against Hanafi Fiqh and disputing when Fajr starts. I have quoted some Hanafi text below which clearly tell you when Fajr starts. Nur ul Idah This is broadly taught Hanafi Text. The dawn prayer (fajr) begins at true dawn and ends just before sunrise. True dawn is when the sky around the Horizon begins to increase in light. Bahaar e Shariat Law: The time of Fajr is from the break of True dawn (Subh o Saadiq) up to the first ray of the sun. Note: Subh o Saadiq (True Dawn) is a spreading glow, which appears in the eastern horizon from where the sun is to rise today. The brightness of this glow increases until it spreads along the entire horizon (sky), and earth becomes bright (i.e. daylight appears). Before this, in the centre of the sky a very light whiteness appears, under which the entire horizon remains black (dark). Subh o Saadiq (True Dawn) breaks from under this, spreading out to the southern and northern ends, and then rising upwards. This slight whiteness becomes lost in this. This slight whiteness is known as Subh o Kaazib (False Dawn). Subh o Kaazib does not mark the starting time of Fajr. That which has been mentioned by some, wherein they say that after the whiteness of Subh o Kaazib fades away darkness appears, is actually an incorrect notion. The correct view is that which we have mentioned. Law: It is preferred in regards to the Namaaz of Fajr, to commence praying it once the spreading glow of Subh o Saadiq breaks and then starts to spread a little. Credence should be given to this. However, with regards to last time of Esha and halting eating at the time of Sehri, credence should be given to the beginning of Subh o Saadiq (in other words, the moment dawn breaks the time of Esha should be regarded as having elapsed, and the one making Sehri should stop). [Alamgiri vol.1, pg.48] Hadith: Haakim reported from Ibn Ab’bas radia ta’ala anhu that Rasoolullah sallallaahu alaihi wa alihi wa sallam said, ‘There are two Fajrs (dawns)! One is that in which eating is Haraam, and Namaaz is Halaal (i.e. for one who is fasting), and the second is that in which Namaaz (Fajr) is Haraam and eating is Halaal. Hadith: Tirmizi reports from Raafi’ bin Khadij radia ta’ala anhu that Rasoolullah sallallaahu alaihi wa alihi wa sallam said, ‘Read the Namaaz of Fajr in brightness as there is immense reward (blessings) in this.’ Hadith: It is reported in the narration of Dailmi from Anas radia ta’ala anhu that in doing so you will be pardoned. It is also mentioned in another narration of Dailmi from Anas radia ta’ala anhu that one who performs his Fajr as it becomes bright, Allah will brighten his grave and his heart, and He will accept his Namaaz. Hadith: It is in Tabrani Awsat from Abu Hurairah radia ta’ala anhu that Rasoolullah sallallaahu alaihi wa alihi wa sallam said, ‘My Ummah will always remain on Fitrat (i.e. on the True Religion) for as long as they perform their Fajr Salaah in brightness.’ The above is taken from Bahare Shariat compiled by Sadrush Shariah Hazrat Allama Maulana Mufti Mohammed Amjad Ali Aazmi Razvi radia ta’ala anhu. Translated into English through the Blessings of Ghaus-ul-Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind radia ta’ala anhu by a humble servant of Allah Mawlana Muhammad Afthab Cassim al-Qaadiri Razvi Noori damat barakatuhu alia (From personal experience I can confidently say this individual is very humble and lives to propagate Maslak E Aala hadhrat radia ta’ala anhu, we are truly blessed to have such a personality amongst us working relentlessly to translate key texts so we can benefit from it). Fatawa e Razviyya Shareef Imam Ahmad Raza Khan radia ta’ala anhu states in Fatawa e Razviyya Shareef, volume 10, page 570 that Subh O Sadiq begins when whiteness spreads slightly wider than Subh O Kaazib (which is a thin vertical white line). As you can see from the above it is unanimous that Subh O Sadiq commences as soon as whiteness of true dawn starts spreading and the best time to pray Fajr is when the whiteness has spread across the horizon end to end. Imam Ahmad Raza Khan radia ta’ala anhu further explains in Fatawa e Razviya Shareef, volume 10, page 572 that Subh O Sadiq (True Dawn) by the consensus of Scholars is the spreading whiteness which goes across the horizon end to end, he further explains this so that it is not mistaken for Subh O Kazib (Fake dawn). There are group of people in the UK who have deliberately misinterpreted this to make a name for themselves and mislead people by setting times later to suit their personal desires. Al-Hidayah This position is also confirmed in Al-Hidayah which is considered as an Encyclopedia for those who are beginning Hanafi Scholars: “The first timing of fajr (Morning Prayer) is the rising of the second dawn [first dawn being the fake dawn (Subh O Kaazib) and second dawn being true (Subh O Sadiq)], which is whiteness that spreads horizontally in the horizon, while its last timing is till the sun has not risen [it confirms this is spreading whiteness which ends at sunrise]. The basis is the tradition of Hazrat Jibril (Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) when he led the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace) in prayer. He led the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and grant him peace) in the Morning Prayer on the first day at the rising of the dawn. He led him on the second day when the whiteness had spread considerably and the sun was almost about to rise. Thereafter, Hazrat Jibril (Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said, at the end of the tradition, “What is between these two timings, is the time for you and your ummah.” The false dawn is not to be taken into account and this is the whiteness that rises vertically, but is followed by darkness (According to some it is not followed by darkness, rather it remains till the rise of the dawn), due to the word of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace), “Let not Bilal’s (Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) adhan (call for prayer) or the oblong dawn deceive you. Dawn is that which is dispersed in the horizon,” that is, widespread.” The list goes on……… Note: I have no intention to argue or debate such ludicrous claims these two men are making. This is exactly why non-Ulama should not try delving in these key fundamental matters. I know, none of the said personalities support these claims that Fajr commences when whiteness has spread as it will refute and go against all the above texts.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 22:57:29 +0000
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