The Distinction Between One Who Sees the Crescent of Ramadan and One Who Sees the Crescent of Dhu al-Hijjah

The questioner : Regarding the issue of confirming the sighting, we said, O Shaykh, that in Ramadan, if the crescent or the entry of the month is confirmed by a man who saw it, and it has not been confirmed by the Imam, he must fast. And in the question of the brother regarding standing at 'Arafah, we said no; even if they see it, they must stand with the people. What is the difference between the two?

The Shaykh : The difference is that the disagreement is apparent here and relates to the location, so he must stand with the people. As for there, the disagreement is not apparent and does not relate to the location, but to the person himself; you fast in any place, and there is no obstacle.