Obligatory Prayer Before Its Time

Question
I prayed the obligatory evening prayer before the time for the evening prayer had entered, and I was convinced that it was the time for the evening prayer. What is the ruling on my prayer?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: Prayer is not valid before its time has entered, and it may count for you as a voluntary prayer, but you have the obligatory prayer of the evening upon you, and God knows best.
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