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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Establishment of Entering Ramadan and Exiting It by Witnesses

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The questioner:
If there are clouds in it, may Allah reward you.

The Shaykh:
Establish the count, and if it appears to you, establish the count. Pray upon Muhammad.

Another questioner:
Exiting from the act of worship requires two witnesses.

The Shaykh:
Yes, and entering it requires only one.

Another questioner:
In Ramadan only.

The Shaykh:
Yes, good, yes.

Another questioner:
And entering the month of Dhul-Hijjah.

The Shaykh:
If it is seen by those who observe it, yes, for all months. And if it is a man and a woman, two witnesses are required regarding the house. Remind me.
Source شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم [ الشرح الأول ]، بداية من باب زكاة الفطر — islamhouse.com (16:09)

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