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Zaid Alsalami,
Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from ANU, Canberra. He has written and translated several Islamic texts and also prepared educational videos on Islamic rulings and practices. 250 Answers
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Abolfazl Sabouri,
Abolfazl Sabouri is based in New Zealand and has an MA in Jurisprudence and Islamic Studies. He is a graduate of Elmiyeh seminary in Qom with more than 15 years of study and research where he has also taught Tafsir, Theology and Jurisprudence. 39 Answers
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Mahmood Abu Maryam,
Trying to make sense of it all... 46 Answers
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Abbas Jaffer,
Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral thesis on the challenges faced by educators of young Muslims in modern day Britain. He has also co-authored a book on Qur’anic sciences for the Islamic College as well as translating several works from Persian into English. 14 Answers
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Rebecca Masterton,
Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been teaching for seventeen years through different media, and has also worked in media for ten years, producing and presenting programs for several TV channels. 78 Answers
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Zoheir Ali Esmail,
Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD from the University of Exeter in the philosophical and mystical readings of Mulla Sadra in the context of the schools of Tehran and Qum. 283 Answers
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Nour Tessie Jørgensen,
Nour Tessie Jørgensen has an MA in Islamic studies from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark and a degree in Philosophy of Ethics at Al Mustafa International University in Qum, Iran. She works as an Islamic Studies teacher and a counselor in spiritual and female-related issues. 18 Answers
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Abbas Di Palma,
Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in London, Damascus and Qom and taught for different institutions in Italy and UK. 206 Answers
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Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb,
Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He is a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa Open University and has also taught Arabic conversation at Masoomieh school. 55 Answers
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Bismihi ta'ala
As far as the timings for prayers, there is a slight difference of opinion within the Sunni sects, and also between the Sunni and Shi'a point of view.
With the holy month of Ramadhan, and Iftar time, the Quran says to finish your fasting at "night time" (Surah al-Baqarah, verse, 187). Most Shi'ah jurists say this means it should be dark, including the fading of the redness in the eastern horizon.
The rational argument for this is that it is far better that one observes the basic level of precaution and wait until it gets 'dark', and becomes 'night'. Being patient for a few more minutes will guarantee the entering into the correct time of Layl.
However, Sunni scholars say with the setting of the sun one is able to break their fast, even if there is still redness in the horizon.
Shi'ah jurists also support their view by numerous traditions from Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) clearly mentioning this particular view.
And Allah knows best.
It is their jurisjurisprudence. It is according to their ahadith and their understanding of the Qur'an.
In verse 187 chapter 2 says continue your fast until night (الليل). Most of the Shia ulama believe it should be dark (to call it night) .