Performing fajr before sunrise

Q: My question is can I pray fajr Salaah before sunrise when it is light? If sunrise is at 7:40 and I pray at 7am or 6:40, will my fajr salaah be valid?

A:

1. Yes.

2. Yes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)