If the setting of the sun and the timekeeping conflict, which takes precedence?
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The questioner : If the sighting of the sun and the timekeeping conflict regarding the setting of the sun, which is the determining factor?
The Shaykh : The sun takes precedence.
The questioner : Here in this region.
The Shaykh : For example, if the sun has set but the timekeeping does not indicate that it has set, it is considered to have set. And vice versa: if the timekeeping indicates that it has set but we see it, the ruling follows the sun, without doubt, whether for breaking the fast or for the Maghrib prayer.
The Shaykh : The sun takes precedence.
The questioner : Here in this region.
The Shaykh : For example, if the sun has set but the timekeeping does not indicate that it has set, it is considered to have set. And vice versa: if the timekeeping indicates that it has set but we see it, the ruling follows the sun, without doubt, whether for breaking the fast or for the Maghrib prayer.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 693 - 4600 إذا تعارض غروب الشمس والتوقيت إيهما يقدم؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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