Definition of the Solar and Lunar Eclipse PrayerEclipse of the sun (Kusuf)

Obstruction of the light from the sun, or part of it, during the day

Eclipse of the moon (Khusuf)

Obstruction of the light from the moon, or part of it, during the night.

Wisdom behind the Eclipses of the Sun and the Moon

Both of them are two signs, among the numerous signs of Allah, which He uses to remind His servants, so that they can return to Him in repentance. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Indeed the sun and the moon are not made to eclipse because of the death of anyone nor his life (birth), but they are two signs from the numerous signs of Allah that He uses to frighten and remind His servants. Thus when they eclipse, then hurry to (perform) Salat.” [ Source: Abu Dawud.]

Rulings of Salatul-Kusuf and Salatul Khusuf

It is an emphatic Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, as evidenced from his ﷺ statement: “Indeed the sun and the moon are two signs among the numerous signs of Allah, they are eclipsed not as a sign of death of anyone or his birth. Thus, when you see (any of) this, then you should supplicate to Allah, say takbeer, observe Salat and give charity.” [ Agreed upon.]

Time for Salatul-Kusuf and Salatul-Khusuf

- The time for this Salat is from the start of either of the eclipses until it ends.
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Muslims are encouraged to put this into practice if eventually it occurs at their locations.