Accepting the sighting of the new moon from a single person in times other than that of the Companions
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Question:
This questioner says: Is the sighting of the new moon by a single person valid only in the time of the Companions, because the Companions were trustworthy?
Answer:
No, my Muslim brother, Muslims are trustworthy, and praise be to Allah. The default for a Muslim is that he is trustworthy at all times until the Hour occurs. So if a Muslim sees it, his sighting is acted upon. And if his status is unknown, the judge asks him for details, as happened with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the Bedouin.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner says: Is the sighting of the new moon by a single person valid only in the time of the Companions, because the Companions were trustworthy?
Answer:
No, my Muslim brother, Muslims are trustworthy, and praise be to Allah. The default for a Muslim is that he is trustworthy at all times until the Hour occurs. So if a Muslim sees it, his sighting is acted upon. And if his status is unknown, the judge asks him for details, as happened with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the Bedouin.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح كتاب الصيام من بلوغ المرام، بلوغ المرام باب الصيام [01] — alfawzan.live (38:06)
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