Q. We were in college last semester and we were debating if the time for hanafi zuhar ends when the shafee asr time for Asr sets in? (Text Message)

Answer: The Hanafe time for zohr ends when the shafe time of Asr sets in.

Perplexity seeks unveiling: since you both are debating the matter, it seems like you both are more qualified then the person you are seeking a response from, or it could very well be that you are part of a sharia academy and merely needed a third parties affirmation. Should the latter be the case, we are always glad to assist.

By contrast, should you both be debating as a result of an attempt in which the blind intends to steer the blind, or as a result of a mere educated guess, then in Islam, even if your answer tended to be correct, it would be viewed as wrong. Islam is not about guess work, it is about actual facts derived from sharia.

In future, spend your time wisely, not on mere (time wasting) debates! Save yourself time the grief. Spend your time on the greater positives.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.