alazaan - FAQS

The application shows the awqaat-e-salaat meaning the beginning and end times of a particular salaat/namaaz. And the azaan for a particular salaat/namaaz has to be within that interval. Hence they will be different.

4 How will i know that my set is java enabled?

In the settings field of your phone, check out for the java settings.If java settings is present, ""awqaat-e-salaat" application will run on your set.or you cal also search online or refere to the maunufacturer's manual to learn more.

5 How will i know about the memory on my cell phone?

In the option called Memory,you can get the information about memory, if not then connect a cable to your system and check out the memory details.

6 How to use the calculated value of qibla direction?

Place the image in such a direction such that North of the Qibla as displayed in "awqaat-e-salaat" is pointing to the magentic north and then follow the direction to Kaaba on the "awqaat-e-salaat" application. The calculated angle will be in the north of west direction.

7 How about the hijri calendar?

Hijri Calendar is the Islamic Calendar,the green color box marks the current day of the hijri calendar.The Hijri calendar AS IN "awqaat-e-salaat" also marks the important days in Islam.

8 What is hijri correction?

Hijri Correction should be done based on moonsighting. Whenever you get a message from alazaan then enter the value which is either a +1 or -1 or any number that is passed.

9 How to set auto alerts & asr method?

In Auto Alerts If you set ""On"" you get alert at the beginning of the Salaat time. In Imam Shafi/Hanafi: For Asr salaat time based on Imam Shafi, select Imam Shafi for Asr method. For Asr salaat time based on Imam Hanafi, select Imam Hanafi for Asr method.

10 What is the default settings?

If you select the default settings, the auto alerts are set to "ON" and the salath alert preferences are set to "0".

11 How to activate the application?

To activate the application you need to purcahse the product.Please visit our website www.alazaan.com for more detials.

12 What are the jad/jar files?

The jad/jar files are the mobile application files, install these files onto the set and run the application.

13 How to install on my memory card?

To save the application onto the memory card, when installing the file you will be asked where to save the file ,select "memory".

14 How to run the application?

When once the application is installed completely,check out for the icon ,it may be on the main menu or it may be in subfolders depending on where you have chosen to install it..Open the application and set for your city.

15 List the sets that support the application?

The sets with the java settings and minimum of 500kb of memory will run the application.Check out our website www.alazaan.com for the list of sets.

16 How can i install on palm and run the application?

Palm will support the (*.prc) files.Before installing the application HotSync your data and install prc using the quick install.The prc file will be installed and you can see the icon, open the application and set your city.

17 How will i know my set is CLDC1.0/CLDC1.1?

Check out the list of cell phoes that support the application on our website "www.alazaan.com:, you can get the details ascertianing if your cell phone is CLDC1.0/CLDC1.1.

18 How is the software useful?

Salaat/Namaaz is obligatory and "awqaat-e-salaat" will help you in determinig the begininng and end times for each salaat/namaaz. It will guide you to makrooh times, help you keep up with the Hjri calender, read and rememeber duas for this world and the hereafter and be enagged in zikr by using our "tasbee"always be engaged in the remeberance of Allah subhanawatala. It is also very helpfull during travel and a wonderfull application to teach our youth and old alike on the important aspects of leading our daily lives according to the sunnah of our beloved prophet Muhammad salallahu-alai-hiwa-sallam.

19 How to use tasbee?

Select "tasbee" from option and choose the count (33/100), then by pressing the center select button or 7/9 buttons,the "awqaat-e-salaat" tasbee will count and beep when the chosen option is reached.

20 Will the application cause any problem to my set?

alazaan's "awqaat-e-salaat" application is similar to other mobile application you may have on your cell phone, if used as directed by alazaan and your cell phone manufacturer's guidelines then it may not casue any serious issues to your cell phone.

21 What to do to get the alerts on time?

Make sure that auto alerts are 'on' and in Alarm settings choose "Alarm " for all the salaat.

22 What is the Makrooh time in application?

Makrooh time is the time where offering of any salaat is prohibited .The alazaan application shows three Makrooh time: a)At the point of sunrise to 20min ahead. b)5 min before and after the Zawaal i.e. midday. c)10min before the Maghrib salaat.(According to some ulama you can pray the Fard Asr salaat/namaaz for that day if you have not already offered it).

23 How about salaat alert preferences?

Suppose you want an alarm 10min before/after the Fajr Salaat, in the Salaat Alert Preference set (-10) in the field. You can set befor/after alarm for all the salaat times.

24 How to set alarm for particular salaat?

In the Alarm Settings, set ""Alarm"" for the particular salaat and make sure that Auto Alerts is ""on"".

25 What is the prc file for palm?

The (*.prc) file is the file supported by the palm set's.

26 Complete procedure to use the application?(desktop to phone)

When once you have the jad/jar files on desktop, connect a cable to your cell phone and PC, Ex: If you have Nokia cell phone,use Nokia PC suite Check out the memory. Tranfer the files onto your set and the application will be installed."

27 My set support symbian operating system, will this application run?

If the mobile operating system is Symbian , then download jad/jar files and install on to your sets."

28 My local time and application time is different what to do?

In certain mobile's, the application time may differ from the current local time, in clock settings select the country and check if the displayed time is equal to local time and your cell phone time.

29 What is Minimize in application?

When we select the Minimize,the application will be running in the background and when local time matches the salaat time you get the alerts.