Vision with the naked eye and with astronomical telescopes
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Question:
He says: Does the sighting have to be with the naked eye, or is it also valid with astronomical telescopes?
Answer:
Sighting with the eye, whether the naked eye or through a telescope, is fine. It is permissible to use telescopes that aid in seeing the moon, but it is not obligatory. It is not required for us to acquire telescopes or observatories; that is not required. However, if they are available, there is no harm in using them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He says: Does the sighting have to be with the naked eye, or is it also valid with astronomical telescopes?
Answer:
Sighting with the eye, whether the naked eye or through a telescope, is fine. It is permissible to use telescopes that aid in seeing the moon, but it is not obligatory. It is not required for us to acquire telescopes or observatories; that is not required. However, if they are available, there is no harm in using them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح كتاب الصيام من الروض المربع [1] — alfawzan.live (57:20)
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