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Sighting of the moon

· 2 Rabiʻ II 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Why different scholars of India are of the opinion that the moon is not sighted in our country (India) when Saudia and many Islamic countries declare that the moon has been sighted for the celebration of eid. Moreover, some scholars of India celebrate eid upon announcement from Saudia? Is it a good practice?

Answer

We are commanded to sight the moon. There is no command for us to follow Saudi Arabia, America, Japan, Egypt or Australia. Just as Saudia will not accept the sighting of Australia or America, it maintains its own sighting, this rule will apply to all other areas as well.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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