Disclaimer

1. Scope & Acceptance of Terms

This Disclaimer and Terms of Use page governs your access to and interaction with Prayertimesriyadh.com (“the Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By browsing, viewing, using our calculators, downloading timetables, or relying on any information published herein, you explicitly agree to the limitations, terms, and notices set forth in this document.

If you do not agree with these provisions, you should refrain from using the Website. We reserve the right to amend or update this document at any time without prior individual notice, with changes taking effect immediately upon publication.

2. Astronomical Calculation Methodology & Scientific Basis

All prayer times published on this Website are computed mathematically using internationally recognized celestial and astronomical algorithms. The parameters driving these calculations include:

• Calculation Standard: Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (the official reference method in the Kingdom).
• Astronomical Angles: Fajr is calculated at a solar depression angle of 18.5° below the eastern horizon. Isha is determined at exactly 90 minutes after Maghrib (extended to 120 minutes during the Holy Month of Ramadan).
• Geographic Coordinates: Precise central Riyadh coordinates at Latitude 24.7136° N, Longitude 46.6753° E, and an average elevation of ~612 meters above sea level (AST / Arabia Standard Time: UTC+3).
• Scientific Nature: While celestial mechanics provide exceptional mathematical precision, astronomical timing remains a predictive scientific model. Atmospheric refraction, temperature gradients, horizon obstructions, and seasonal variations can subtly alter observable sunrise, sunset, and twilight moments.

3. Riyadh Geographic Breadth & Neighborhood Mosque Variance

The Riyadh metropolitan region is a vast urban expanse covering over 1,900 square kilometers, stretching from Al-Diriyah and Al-Malqa in the north, to Al-Kharj road and Al-Aziziyah in the south, and from Laban and Tuwaiq in the west to Al-Rimal in the east.

4. Non-Clerical & Non-Fatwa Disclaimer (No Theological Authority)

Prayertimesriyadh.com is an independent digital publisher and informational utility. We are NOT a religious council, Islamic judicial body, fatwa-issuing committee, or theological authority.

• Educational Content Only: None of the religious explanations, hadith citations, jurisprudential summaries, or answers provided on this Website constitute a binding Islamic legal verdict (Fatwa) or formal clerical opinion.
• Individual Circumstances: Religious obligations, fasting exemptions (for illness, pregnancy, or travel), missed prayers, and personal worship questions depend heavily on individual factual circumstances that can only be evaluated by certified Islamic scholars.
• Official Saudi Religious Authorities: For binding religious inquiries, personal jurisprudence guidance, or official fatwas, users must direct their questions to the authorized state religious institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:
  • The Council of Senior Scholars (هيئة كبار العلماء): The highest religious authority in Saudi Arabia.
  • The General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta: Official portal for fatwa issuance at ifta.gov.sa.
  • Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance: Supervising mosques, muezzins, and imams at moia.gov.sa.

5. Interactive Zakat Calculator & Financial Disclaimers

Our interactive Zakat Calculator is provided exclusively as a simplified educational estimator to assist Muslims in understanding traditional zakatable asset categories and basic calculations:

• Market Benchmark Limitations: Precious metal prices (Gold and Silver per gram in SAR) displayed as quick-fill presets are estimated market benchmarks and may fluctuate with live bullion trading. Users are responsible for confirming actual prevailing market rates on the date of calculation.
• Exclusion of Complex Financial Instruments: The calculator is designed for personal wealth (cash, savings, gold, silver, simple trade inventory). It cannot account for complex financial instruments, corporate equity stakes, mixed asset funds, uncollected long-term bad debts, commercial real estate leases, or corporate tax adjustments.
• Official Regulatory Body: In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the collection and formal assessment of Zakat on commercial and business activities is overseen by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) (zatca.gov.sa). For commercial Zakat declarations, consult certified accountants and ZATCA guidelines.
• No Liability for Calculations: Prayertimesriyadh.com assumes no legal, financial, or religious liability for any calculation discrepancies, overpayments, or underpayments resulting from the use of our estimation tool.

6. Qibla Direction Compass & Device Sensor Limitations

Our Qibla Direction Tool calculates the great-circle bearing from central Riyadh to the Holy Kaaba in Makkah (~244.2° West-Southwest from True North):

• Sensor Interference: Digital compasses rely on device hardware sensors (magnetometer and accelerometer). These sensors are highly susceptible to magnetic interference from steel reinforcement bars (rebar) inside concrete buildings, metallic furniture, vehicle electronics, cellular towers, and nearby audio equipment.
• Calibration Requirements: Smartphone compasses require regular physical calibration (figure-eight motion) and true north correction. Without proper calibration, sensor readings may deviate by 10 to 30 degrees.
• Sun Shadow Physical Verification: To verify Qibla alignment beyond digital sensors, we recommend observing the solar shadow during the two annual zenith events over the Kaaba (May 27–28 at 12:18 PM AST and July 15–16 at 12:27 PM AST), during which the sun stands directly above Makkah.

7. Ramadan Timetables, Moon Sighting & Official Declarations

Our Ramadan Prayer Timetable and Hijri calendar conversions are generated based on the Umm Al-Qura astronomical calendar:

• Astronomical vs. Sharia Moon Sighting: The formal beginning and conclusion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr (1st of Shawwal), and Dhul-Hijjah (Hajj and Eid al-Adha) in Saudi Arabia are determined according to physical moon sighting (Ru’yat al-Hilal).
• Supreme Court Authority: The commencement of Islamic lunar months is officially proclaimed solely by the Saudi Supreme Court (المحكمة العليا) following certified testimonies of visual sightings.
• Calendar Adjustment Notice: Displayed dates are subject to adjustment by ±1 day depending on verified judicial announcements. Users must follow official state announcements for fasting and Eid celebrations.

8. Advertising, Google AdSense & Commercial Disclosures

To fund the hosting, computational resources, and ongoing maintenance of this free community utility, Prayertimesriyadh.com displays online advertisements, primarily through the Google AdSense program and certified third-party ad networks:

• Independent Advertising: Advertisements appearing on our web pages are served by automated third-party ad delivery systems. We do not personally review, endorse, curate, or guarantee any specific commercial product, commercial enterprise, financial service, or medical claim advertised within these banners.
• Ad Content Separation: All advertising units are clearly designated and segregated from our editorial prayer schedules and Islamic resources.
• Consumer Discretion: Clicking on an advertisement transfers you to the advertiser’s third-party website. We urge visitors to exercise their own due diligence before entering into commercial transactions or submitting personal information on external commercial sites.

9. External Hyperlinks & Third-Party Content

Throughout our guides and articles, we may include outbound links to third-party domains (such as authentic Hadith repositories at Sunnah.com, Wikimedia reference archives, the Aladhan astronomical API, or Saudi government websites):

• No Control Over External Content: These links are provided solely for educational reference and visitor convenience. We have no editorial control over the uptime, content updates, accuracy, or privacy policies of third-party domains.
• No Implied Endorsement: The inclusion of an external link does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with the operators of the destination website.

10. Limitation of Liability & “As Is” / “As Available” Warranty

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY, AS IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

• “As Is” Service: All information, software, algorithms, timetables, and content available through Prayertimesriyadh.com are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without warranty of any kind, whether express, statutory, or implied.
• No Warranty of Continuous Uptime: We do not warrant that our digital service will operate uninterrupted, timely, secure, or completely error-free, nor do we guarantee that server network disruptions or upstream API outages will not occur.
• Total Disclaimer of Damages: In no event shall Prayertimesriyadh.com, its owners, developers, contributors, or operational affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages—including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, missed religious prayers, travel disruptions, business interruptions, or data losses—arising out of or in connection with your use or inability to use this platform, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Intellectual Property & Permitted Personal Usage

All proprietary code, bespoke CSS stylesheets, child theme templates, responsive table layouts, original editorial explanations, and custom SVG icons published on Prayertimesriyadh.com are protected under international copyright and intellectual property conventions:

• Permitted Use: Visitors are granted a limited, revocable, non-transferable license to access, view, and print prayer schedules for personal, household, and non-commercial religious reference.
• Prohibited Actions: Automated web scraping, bulk data harvesting, republication of our codebases, commercial syndication, or iframe framing without express written permission is strictly prohibited.
• Sacred Scriptural Heritage: Holy Quranic verses and noble Prophetic Hadiths cited across the site belong to the universal, sacred public heritage of the Islamic Ummah and are presented with reverent fidelity to classical scholarly traditions.

12. Error Reporting, Corrections & Community Collaboration

We are deeply committed to delivering the highest attainable standard of precision. If you notice any typographical error, a calculation discrepancy with local mosques, or a technical issue with any tool, we warmly encourage you to notify us:

• Our editorial and technical team investigates verified reports promptly and deploys updates to maintain data integrity across the platform.
• Community input from imams, muezzins, astronomical observers, and Riyadh residents is invaluable in maintaining this service.