The Ruling on Relying on Astronomical Calculations
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Question:
A questioner says: Shaykh, regarding astronomical calculations for sighting the new moons, what is your opinion on them?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) clarified this matter, saying: "Fast when you see it, and break your fast when you see it." He also said: "Your fasting is the day you fast, and your breaking of the fast is the day you break it." Therefore, the ruling is not based on calculation, but on sighting.
A questioner says: Shaykh, regarding astronomical calculations for sighting the new moons, what is your opinion on them?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) clarified this matter, saying: "Fast when you see it, and break your fast when you see it." He also said: "Your fasting is the day you fast, and your breaking of the fast is the day you break it." Therefore, the ruling is not based on calculation, but on sighting.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4591] حكم العمل بالحسابات الفلكية - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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