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What are the Islamic laws (salah,fasting,etc) when living in space? Is Islam only for the Earth?

· 12 Ramadan 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7210English

Question

As you now people live in space stations for months on end(even >1year).How does Islamic rules apply i.e. Prayer Times,Fasting times, sighting of the moon for eid,etc? Does this mean that Islam is only for the Earth as many sunnats not possible eg. no tayamum even though water in very short supply,etc.Some people would say Islam is outdated as it cannot meet these challenges.How do I answer them?

Answer

Islam can be well practised in Space as well. Which specific aspect of Islam in space do you wish to know about?

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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