What does the phrase "after Zawwal" mean? And when does the time of Zawwal begin, and how were prayer times determined in the past?
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The meaning of "after zawal" is that the sun has passed its meridian in the sky, tilting westward. At this point, the time for Dhuhr prayer begins. This is recognized by the appearance of a shadow for an upright object, inclining towards the east.
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