AlKawtharAcademy - The Issue Of Moonsighting (an Unbiased Account) - Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh Ul Haq




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Part 2: www.youtube.com A detailed account into the issue - A difference in opinion should not cause disunity!. Both positions are valid in fiqh Lesson 256 of the Commentary of the Book of Fasting from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 928-931 and took place on Friday 5th February 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester. SUBJECTS COVERED How important is the sighting of the crescent? The collective responsibility of making an effort to sight the crescent. The meaning of 'Hilal.' What happens when there are reports of moon sightings? How many people's testimony is required for validity? What if the sky is not clear? Why is the basis for accepting testimonies with regards to the sighting of the crescent? Did Imam Malik base all his verdicts on the views and practice of Sayyiduna Abduulah ibn Umar رضى الله عنه? Was Makkah detached from the rest of the world? Belittling the Arabs of Arabia in order to attack Islam. Understanding the ancient trade routes. Can astronomical data and calculation replace sighting of the crescent? Some of the problems related to astronomical data and calculation. Can astronomical data be used as an aid? What if astronomical data suggests that it is impossible to see the crescent? Do we already use astronomical data? Imam Ghazali on those who deny absolute truths. We cannot ignore the explanation of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم. The controversy regarding sighting of the...
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