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− sunset, when the sunlight has paled. Although, it is not entirely forbidden to say the Prayer that ‘Asr ± late in the day, it is most certainly preferred that it be offered before daylight has started fading out while the sun is still above the horizon by a good measure. Maghrib: The Maghrib Prayer begins immediately after the sun has set. It lasts until dusk. But the word dusk is differently understood by the different Schools of Jurists. According to the word dusk Fiqh Ahmadiyya ± means the time when the redness in the Western Horizon disappears. Thus, Prayer time Maghrib period is slightly less than one and a half an hour. ‘Isha’ : All Schools of Jurisprudence agree that the time for − ‘Isha’ Prayer begins when dusk has finally − disappeared, giving way to the darkness of night. According to most, this period lasts till midnight but some even extend it beyond midnight till one retires for sleep. The Prayers should be performed at their appropriate time and preferably in congregation. It is very strongly advised and preferred that Prayers should be generally offered at the beginning of their respective times and should not be delayed until the time is about to run out. However, if it is impossible for the afternoon Prayer to be offered at its proper time, it is permissible to combine the and Prayers. The and Prayers may Zuhr Asr Maghrib ‘Isha’ ‘ ± ± − also be combined if necessary. 101