Ruling on the use of calendars in establishing the beginning of the month
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Question:
Or they seek a reasonable estimate of the specific time that applies to the food.
Answer:
The established calendars are relied upon. Established calendars, such as the one from the Ministry of Agriculture here or the Qatari calendar, which has been tested and verified, are not relied upon; they are relied upon. As for calendars whose calculators are unknown, these are not relied upon because accuracy and freedom from error are not guaranteed in them. As for calendars that have been established and tested, these are used for the announcement. Yes.
Or they seek a reasonable estimate of the specific time that applies to the food.
Answer:
The established calendars are relied upon. Established calendars, such as the one from the Ministry of Agriculture here or the Qatari calendar, which has been tested and verified, are not relied upon; they are relied upon. As for calendars whose calculators are unknown, these are not relied upon because accuracy and freedom from error are not guaranteed in them. As for calendars that have been established and tested, these are used for the announcement. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، كتاب الصيام — islamhouse.com (58:53)
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