What should Muslims do in a city in central France where prayer times, especially Fajr and Isha, differ between mosques by up to an hour, and each mosque claims to be correct, with the approach of Ramadan and the importance of accurately determining Iftar and Suhoor times?
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The time for abstaining () and the permissibility of breaking the fast () does not differ between two mosques that are close to each other. The question posed by the inquirer relates to the early or late performance of the Fajr and Isha prayers, as some scholars prefer to hasten them, while others prefer to delay them (like the Hanafis). This difference of opinion is permissible, and there is no harm in some mosques performing the prayer earlier than others. We advise Muslims and those in charge of mosques to be keen on upholding the truth, uniting ranks, avoiding discord, and having a good opinion of one another.
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