When does the eclipse prayer begin?
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Q 2: There are some imams who do not pray unless a total solar or lunar eclipse occurs, while others pray as soon as the eclipse begins. What is the correct ruling?
A 2: Muslims must hasten to perform the eclipse prayer as soon as they see its beginning, and it is not prescribed for them to wait until the eclipse becomes total. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sahih Muslim 907a narrated by Muslim , and his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): Sunan an-Nasa'i 1483Hasan (Darussalam) agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim. This indicates the immediacy of the prayer and the prohibition of delaying it. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
A 2: Muslims must hasten to perform the eclipse prayer as soon as they see its beginning, and it is not prescribed for them to wait until the eclipse becomes total. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
The sun and moon are two signs from the signs of Allah. These two do not eclipse on account of the death of anyone or on account of the birth of anyone. So when you see that,
إن الشمس والقمر آيتان من آيات الله، لا ينكسفان لموت أحد ولا لحياته، فإذا رأيتم ذلك فصلوا حتى يكشف ما بكمIf you see that then hasted to remember Allah (SWT) and pray.
فإذا رأيتم ذلك فافزعوا إلى ذكر الله ودعائه واستغفاره
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