The Local Approach in Solving Issues Related to Prayer Times Determination

Basically, the determination of times for the five daily obligatory prayers according to an Islamic astronomy perspective are based on the rotation of the earth around the sun.It is not practical and effective if determination of worship times for the five obligatory prayers, fasting during Ramaḍān and period for hajj are depend on observations of the naked eye on celestial movements as it is difficult. Nowadays knowledge of modern calculation advancements by using the scientific trigonometry formula and computerised calculation is more compatible thus rendering it easier to calculate the times for worship. This study aims to identify the related issues and problems in determinig prayer times through a local approach. Through a qualitative study, the findings of this paper indicate that local researchers have made several significant contributions in solving related issues such as determining the times of Fajr and Isya and prayer time calculations by using prayer time software,zones, prayer time guidelines in the International Space Station (ISS) and determining prayer times on airplane.