Determining Tahrim Prayer Times Based on Sky Brightness and Sun Altitude Parameters with a Sky Quality Meter

Abstract

The aimed of this study is to examine the time for tahrim prayer with the parameters of sky height and sky brightness. Because the average limits of the sun's height and sky brightness during the time of tahrim prayer are unknown, this study uses both data to be used as parameters in determining the time for tahrim prayer. To obtain both data, the author also used a Sky Quality Meter (SQM). This study is researched by qualitative method using field research. Where the primary source is taken from data generated by direct observation using a Sky Quality Meter (SQM). The finding of this research is determined that the duration of the tahrim prayer time with the parameters of sky brightness and sun height which ranges from 5-8 minutes before the time of Maghrib prayer. In addition, it can also determine the average limits of sky brightness and sun height data during the time of tahrim prayer. It is important to know the time for tahrim prayer so that you can perform prayers according to the time, because not all prayer time schedules have an explanation regarding the time for tahrim prayer and when the prayer time ends, not all times mark the beginning of prayer time. And avoid times when it is forbidden to perform prayers.