Summary of "لماذا لا يجوز الصلاة وقت شروق الشمس وغروبها ـ الشيخ محمد بن زعمية ـ هلا سألوا"

Key Points on Prayer Timing and Related Rulings

Prohibition of Prayer at Sunrise and Sunset:
- It is prohibited to perform prayers exactly at the times of sunrise and sunset.
- This prohibition is based on a Hadith stating not to pray during these times because the sun rises and sets on the "horns of Satan."
- The reason is to avoid the appearance of worshipping the sun or resembling those who prostrate to Satan.
- Satan is described as feeling arrogant during these times, so Muslims avoid praying to prevent any association with such acts.
Times of Dislike (Makruh) for Voluntary Prayer:
- After the afternoon prayer until sunset is a disliked time to perform voluntary prayers.
- Similarly, after the dawn prayer until sunrise is also a disliked time.
- These times are not prohibited but are discouraged for voluntary prayers.
Making Up Missed Prayers:
- Making up missed obligatory prayers (Qada) is allowed at any time, including during times of dislike.
- The ruling for making up prayers due to forgetfulness is the same; it can be done anytime without restriction.
General Distinction:
- Prohibited times apply mainly to voluntary (Nafl) prayers.
- Obligatory prayers missed must be made up regardless of the time, even during disliked or prohibited times.

Avoid voluntary prayers at sunrise and sunset.
Avoid voluntary prayers after afternoon until sunset and after dawn until sunrise.
Make up missed obligatory prayers at any time.
The prohibition aims to prevent resemblance to sun worship or Satanic prostration.