Title: I am praying Vitra namaz before fazer prayer it is around 5 minutes before starting time of fazar namaz,is it ok or I have to keep some more gap between viter and fazar namaz timing?

Question: I am praying Vitra namaz before fazer prayer it is around 5 minutes before starting time of fazar namaz,is it ok or I have to keep some more gap between viter and fazar namaz timing?

Answer ID: 12866Posted on: Aug 30, 2020

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

(Fatwa: 1165/907=H/1430)

One should perform Witr salah at least 10-12 minutes before the time of Fajr i.e. true dawn; since the Witr is feared to be out of its time if performed 5 minutes before the time of Fajr. And, it is not lawful, rather it is sinful.