On September 26, 2024 (21 Rabiul Awwal 1446), the Zawal Time in Multan begins at 11:25 AM and ends at 12:05 PM. Sunrise in Multan today starts at 6:05 AM and lasts until 6:20 AM. Knowing the precise Zawal time in Multan is important as it indicates the period during which offering prayers is not allowed.
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Start Time: 06:05 AM
End Time: 06:20 AM
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Zawal time, or Zawal waqt, is a significant moment for performing salah and other forms of worship. The term “Zawal” refers to the time when the sun starts moving away from its highest point in the sky, not the exact time of the meridian as commonly misunderstood. It marks the beginning of the Zuhr prayer.
Another related term is Istiwa, which signifies the moment when the sun reaches its peak at noon. During this time, offering Salat is not permissible according to the rules of Hanafi or any other Islamic sect. This time is often confused with Zawal time, but understanding both Zawal and the makrooh times for sunrise and sunset helps in recognizing the prohibited periods for salah. Additionally, while there are forbidden times for prayer, there is no restricted time for reciting the Quran.
In Multan, the Zawal time represents the brief period when the sun is at its zenith, and prayers are not allowed. This phase lasts only a few minutes, but to be cautious, scholars advise avoiding prayer for about three to five minutes before and after noon. This Zawal Time in Multan is calculated as the midpoint between sunrise and sunset. Offering the Maghrib prayer promptly is recommended to avoid the makrooh time for Maghrib.
Similarly, the sunrise in Multan signifies the end of the Fajr prayer time, and prayers are not permitted a few minutes before and after sunrise. You can find the Zawal Time in Multan, as well as the sunrise time and makrooh periods for namaz, conveniently on this page.