The Ruling on Fasting in a Country That Relies on Astronomical Calculations
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Question:
He says: In our country, they do not rely on the sighting of the moon, but rather on astronomy and calculation. So if we are with them, do we fast with their fasting, or what do we do?
Answer:
O brothers, a Muslim fasts with the Muslims he is with. He fasts with the Muslims when they fast, and he breaks his fast when they break their fast, and praise be to Allah, what is permissible for them is permissible for him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He says: In our country, they do not rely on the sighting of the moon, but rather on astronomy and calculation. So if we are with them, do we fast with their fasting, or what do we do?
Answer:
O brothers, a Muslim fasts with the Muslims he is with. He fasts with the Muslims when they fast, and he breaks his fast when they break their fast, and praise be to Allah, what is permissible for them is permissible for him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح كتاب الصيام من الروض المربع [1] — alfawzan.live (56:54)
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