The naked-eye-watch of the born-crescent of the Moon is critical to the Islamic Calendar. It is an issue of great debate through centuries.. Till date, among sub-Saharah Muslims, they mark their rituals by the naked-eye-watch, despite any weather conditions..
Many people follow the exact wording of the Quranic verses; which precisely tell the necessity of such a naked-eye-watch.. On the contrary, a growing number of Muslims believe in the scientific approach; which would solve many practical blockages due to climatic conditions.. Between both; many arguments and abstracts..
Many people follow the exact wording of the Quranic verses; which precisely tell the necessity of such a naked-eye-watch.. On the contrary, a growing number of Muslims believe in the scientific approach; which would solve many practical blockages due to climatic conditions.. Between both; many arguments and abstracts..
The following website is Islamically very useful for both ordinary people and professionals to work out their rituals..!
Today, Astronomical Society in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, had questioned the method of sighting the moon of Shawwaal, and declared that through Tuesday, the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
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Sorry, it is in Arabic.. Howeever the Religious Authorities in both Egypt and KSA reject the claims and confirm their delegates had watched the crescent..!
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