"وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته

The fundamental ruling is that once the red twilight disappears, ‘Ishā prayer begins. However, it is more cautious to wait until the white light has also disappeared, and this is preferable because the recommended practice is to delay ‘Ishā until complete darkness. This is the preferable position. Although the basic principle is that when the red twilight vanishes, ‘Ishā time has entered, since this matter is subject to difference, it is safer to wait until the white light has disappeared. May Allāh bless you." [https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/1815] ----------------------------------------------- Q4. Can we depend on weather cams and astronomical calculations? A4. There are several effective methods to calculate the timing for ’Ishā, including: 1-> The example cited by An-Nawawi rahimahullāh, who said: «قيل إن ما بين المغرب والعشاء نصف سدس الليل، فإن طال الليل طال نصف السدس، وإن قصر قصر» "It is said that the interval between Maghrib and ‘Ishā is half a sixth of the night. If the night is long, half of this sixth is extended; if it is short, it is shortened accordingly." 2-> The Muslim World League concluded that the twilight disappears when the sun is at an angle of 17 degrees below the western horizon: the twilight referred to in their statement is the red twilight. [http://www.islamtoday.net/bohooth/artshow-32-4582.htm] 3-> Uk weather cams are also useful. That being said, it is important to confirm the accuracy of the above methods through direct observations as and when needed. ----------------------------------------------- Q5. What if it gets too difficult to stay awake late into the night waiting for ’Ishā to begin? A5. The default ruling is that each prayer must be performed within its designated time. However, for those experiencing significant hardship, it is permissible to combine between combinable prayers. This ruling is based on the texts that relieve hardship upon this Ummah, including the ḥadīth of Ibn ‘Abbās in Sahih Muslim, that: ((جمع رسول الله ﷺ بين الظهر والعصر، والمغرب والعشاء بالمدينة، من غير خوف ولا مطر)) 'The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ combined Dhuhr and ‘Asr, and Maghrib and ‘Ishā in Madīnah without fear or rainfall.’ When asked about this, Ibn ‘Abbās said: ((أراد ألا يُحرج أمته)) ‘He wished not to burden his Ummah.’ It should be noted, however, that combining prayers should not become a general practice for everyone throughout this period. [See link https://t.me/madrasatuna/4954]