Today's Isha Athan and Iqamah Times in Riyadh
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Today's Prayer Times in Riyadh
Isha Prayer
Isha prayer is the fifth and final of the five obligatory prayers, an audible prayer consisting of four rak'ahs, and its time begins after Maghrib time ends.
Isha Prayer Time: Begins after the disappearance of the red twilight (end of Maghrib time) and ends with the appearance of true dawn (beginning of Fajr time).
Number of Rak'ahs: Four rak'ahs, in which the Imam recites audibly in the first two rak'ahs.
Virtues of Isha Prayer:
- Whoever prays Isha in congregation is as if he prayed half the night
- Whoever prays Maghrib and Isha in congregation is as if he prayed the entire night
- Praying Isha on time is among the reasons for entering Paradise
- Whoever preserves it will have light and proof on the Day of Resurrection
- Isha prayer is witnessed by the angels
Important Notes
Delaying Isha Prayer: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "If it were not for hardship upon my Ummah, I would have commanded them to delay Isha until one-third or half of the night." However, it should not be delayed past midnight.
Praying Isha at its earliest time: It is best to perform Isha prayer at its earliest time, but it is permissible to delay it until one-third of the night for those busy with work or study.
Necessity Time: It is permissible to combine Maghrib and Isha at Isha time for travelers and the sick.
Making up Isha Prayer: Whoever misses Isha prayer should make it up immediately upon remembering or waking up from sleep.
Sunna after prayer: Two rak'ahs of emphasized sunna are prayed after Isha.
Athan and Iqamah Times
In Riyadh, mosques follow the official Umm al-Qura calendar for prayer times, with some minor differences in iqamah times.
Athan: Based on precise astronomical calculations according to the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Iqamah: Varies from mosque to mosque but usually:
- 10-15 minutes after Isha athan
- Some mosques establish prayer after 10 minutes
- Others after 15 minutes
- It is recommended to arrive 5 minutes before iqamah
Major Mosques: Such as Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque and Al-Rajhi Mosque follow precise iqamah times.
Riyadh Specificity
Riyadh city has specificity in prayer times due to its distinctive geographical location.
Location: Located at latitude 24.7136° north and longitude 46.6753° east.
Time: Riyadh time is the official Saudi Arabia time (GMT+3).
Difference from other cities: Prayer times in Riyadh differ slightly from:
- Jeddah: About 10 minutes later
- Makkah: About 15 minutes later
- Dammam: About 5 minutes earlier
Accuracy: Riyadh relies on the Umm al-Qura calendar approved by the Council of Senior Scholars.
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Famous Riyadh Mosques for Isha Athan
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque
Located in Al-Malaz district, one of the oldest and largest mosques in Riyadh. Its athan is heard in half of Riyadh.
Al-Rajhi Mosque
In Al-Olya district, one of the modern, fully air-conditioned mosques. Its athan is very accurate.
King Khalid Mosque
North Riyadh, distinguished by its beautiful architecture and high minaret. Its athan is heard from the farthest distance.
Quick Tips for Isha Athan
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Frequently Asked Questions About Isha Athan
Isha prayer time is relatively long, beginning after the disappearance of the red twilight (end of Maghrib time) and ending with the appearance of true dawn. In Riyadh, Isha time lasts about 7-8 hours depending on the seasons.
Yes, Isha athan time in Riyadh differs from some other cities due to differences in longitude and latitude. For example:
- Riyadh is about 15 minutes later than Makkah
- Riyadh is about 5 minutes earlier than Dammam
- Riyadh is about 10 minutes later than Jeddah
It's best to go to the mosque immediately upon hearing the athan, but if you know the mosque delays iqamah by 10-15 minutes, you can go within that time. Make sure to arrive well before iqamah.
Yes, it is permissible to delay Isha prayer until midnight, and it's best to delay it until one-third of the night for those busy with work or study, but it is not permissible to delay it past midnight except for a valid excuse.
If you hear the athan while about to sleep, get up and pray first, then sleep afterward. Sleeping before Isha prayer is disliked, and it has been prohibited in the Prophetic Sunnah.