LessonsBook of Hajj: Prayers, Standing at Muzdalifah, and Departure to MinaQuiz

Ghalas refers to the early part of Fajr when darkness remains. Isfār means greater daylight brightness before sunrise.

Al-Quduri prescribes ghalas for this Hajj Fajr. General Hanafi discussions of preferred Fajr timing in other settings should not obscure the specific Muzdalifah sequence.

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Ghalas versus isfar

Book of Hajj: Prayers, Standing at Muzdalifah, and Departure to Mina

Ghalas refers to the early part of Fajr when darkness remains. Isfār means greater daylight brightness before sunrise.

Al-Quduri prescribes ghalas for this Hajj Fajr. General Hanafi discussions of preferred Fajr timing in other settings should not obscure the specific Muzdalifah sequence.