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Calculation Method

This method is called “Astronomical Third of the Night” and was affirmed through a theological assessment (al-Fatwa) by the scholar Dr. Ali Karadaghi.
The calculation method applies the following rules:

• Algorithm that includes a tamkeen-calculation
• On days, on which the signs exist, the prayer times for the morning and night prayer are calculated according to the astronomical signs (morning prayer: -18°, night prayer: -17°).
• On days, on which the astronomical signs exist very early/late or not at all, the times for the morning and night prayer are determined according to the astronomical third of the night method.