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ISSN 1511-3701
Mohd Paidi Norman*, Mohd Norazri Mohamad Zaini, Mohd Solahuddin Shahruddin, Muaz Mohd Noor and Mohd Yusra Abdullah
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 25, Issue S, February 2017
Keywords: Multiple Reference Point, Prayer Time Zone Concept, Western Most Point
Published on: 11 Sep 2017
Salat is an Islamic obligation (prayer) that should be performed within a stipulated period. Based on the eccentricity of the Earth's orbit and its axis which affect the time for salat has led to JAKIM establishing the Time Zone Concept considering all zones. Scientifically, two types of techniques are used to specify the time of salat: the Western Most Point technique and the Multiple Reference Point technique. This study compared these techniques based on the calculation between the various setting points and their effects on the time for salat in 2013 for all zones within Selangor. Findings showed that the Multiple Point technique is the most suitable as it represents the entire zone.
ISSN 1511-3701
e-ISSN 2231-8542