Meer Hassan Ali, B.: Observations on the Mussulmauns of India: descriptive of their manners, customs, habits, and religious opinions ; made during a twelve years residence in their immediate Society (Band 1) (London, 1832)

148 THE NAMES AND TIMES

3rd. " The Ausur," at the third day watch.

4th. " The Muggrib," at sunset; and,

5th. " The Eshaa," at the fourth ghurrie of the
night.

These are the commanded hours for prayer.
Mahumud himself observed an additional ser-
vice very strictly, at the third watch of the
night, which was called by him, " Tahujjoot,"
and the most devout men, in all ages of their
faith, have imitated this example scrupulously.

" The Soobhoo Namaaz," is deemed a neces-
sary duty, and commences with the earliest
dawn of day. The several prayers and prostra-
tions occupy the greatest part of an hour, with
those who are devout in their religious exercises;
many extend the service by readings from an
excellent collection, very similar to our Psalms,
called "The Vazefah."

" The Zohur Namaaz," an equally essential
duty, commences at mid-day, and occupies
about the same time as " The Soobhoo."

" The Ausur Namaaz," commences at the
third day watch. The religious men are not
tempted to excuse themselves from the clue