Ramadan 2021: What time is Fajr today?
MUSLIMS across the world rise before dawn for morning prayer, known as Fajr.
During Ramadan, this morning prayer marks the beginning of the fast which is only be broken once the sun has set.
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What time is Fajr today?
The Fajr prayer is the first of the five prayers performed daily by practising Muslims.
Fajr means dawn in the Arabic language.
During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the start of Fajr prayer time marks the beginning of the obligatory daily fasting.
Fajr will take place at 4.36am in London on April 13, 2021.
Times will vary in your location.
Fajr follows the daybreak meal of Sehri.
Why is the prayer important?
Fajr prayer is important as Allah named a chapter of the Qu'ran after it.
The five daily prayers collectively form one pillar of the Five Pillars of Islam, in Sunni Islam, and one of the ten Practices of the Religion according to Shia Islam.
Fajr, which is also known as Subuh, takes place very early in the morning.
The early Fajr prayer is seen to be a symbol of commitment to Allah, as despite perhaps feeling tired, Muslims across the globe wake up before dawn to practise their religion.
The fact that Fajr takes place so early in the morning is significant because it requires one to fight the natural inclination to continue sleeping.
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The prophet Mohammed stated, ‘’If the people knew the reward for the Isha and the Fajr prayers in in congregation, they would join them even if they had to crawl’’.
Those who pray Fajr are said to be privy to special protection from Allah, according to the prophet Mohammed.
They are also believed to be in the company of angels.