The Concept Of Zoning System For The Determination Of Prayer Time In Malaysia From Contemporary Islamic Jurisprudence Perspectives

Authors

  • Nurul Kausar Nizam PhD Student
  • Muhammad Syazwan Faid PhD Student
  • Mohd Saiful Anwar Mohd Nawawi Senior Lecturer
  • Mohd Paidi Norman Lecturer

Keywords:

Zoning, System, Ijtihad, Prayer, Time

Abstract

The determination of Islamic prayer time required a reference in timekeeping. This is because determination of Islamic prayer time depends on a position of the sun, and sun position are varying from one location to another. A 45 km displacement in terms of location will result to the difference in 2 minutes. The 2 minutes difference is vital as it is used for determining the time for breaking the fast or the end of Subh prayer time windows. There are numerous methods of timekeeping referencing or zoning system in Malaysia. Most of the states in Malaysia used the westernmost point method in determining the prayer times. Meanwhile, Perak, Penang and Kedah used multiple reference points in order to resolve the issue of the difference in prayer time zone. However, both method a considered new problem in Islamic Jurisprudence and its position in Islamic Law has not been discussed in the classical Islamic literature. Therefore, this paper seeks to examine the zoning system under the framework of contemporary Islamic Jurisprudence. A qualitative approach has been adopted through two methodologies, literature analysis and in-depth interview. These methodologies aimed to put light on the Islamic Jurisprudence position on zoning system based on principle of maslahah and mashaqqah. The finding indicated the prayer time zoning system in Malaysia is a product of ijtihad that produce through the maslahah, musyaqqah and suitability of the respective states.

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Author Biographies

Nurul Kausar Nizam, PhD Student

Department of Fiqh and Usul, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya. 

Muhammad Syazwan Faid, PhD Student

Department of Fiqh and Usul, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya. 

Mohd Saiful Anwar Mohd Nawawi, Senior Lecturer

Department of Fiqh and Usul, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya

Mohd Paidi Norman, Lecturer

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, UITM Shah Alam.

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2022-11-12

How to Cite

Nizam, N. K., Faid, M. S., Mohd Nawawi, M. S. A., & Norman, M. P. (2022). The Concept Of Zoning System For The Determination Of Prayer Time In Malaysia From Contemporary Islamic Jurisprudence Perspectives. Al-Qanatir: International Journal of Islamic Studies, 28(2), 168–177. Retrieved from https://www.al-qanatir.com/aq/article/view/580

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