A notice appeared in the newspapers stating that a lunar eclipse will occur at the end of the night. Should we wake up and wait for the eclipse?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. There are many questions stating that there is a notice in the newspapers that a lunar eclipse will occur this night at the end of the night. They ask: Do we pray for it? And do we wake up and wait for this eclipse?
The Shaykh:
If you see it with your own eyes, if you see it with your own eyes, then pray. As for relying on the newspapers before you see it, no, it is not permissible. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The matter of the prayer is tied to seeing the eclipse. Yes. Ah.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh. Just that.
The Shaykh:
As for you seeking it out and sitting in your leisure, that is up to you. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. There are many questions stating that there is a notice in the newspapers that a lunar eclipse will occur this night at the end of the night. They ask: Do we pray for it? And do we wake up and wait for this eclipse?
The Shaykh:
If you see it with your own eyes, if you see it with your own eyes, then pray. As for relying on the newspapers before you see it, no, it is not permissible. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
When you see either of them, pray
إذا رأيتم منهما ذلك فصلواThe presenter:
Honorable Shaykh. Just that.
The Shaykh:
As for you seeking it out and sitting in your leisure, that is up to you. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [525 /1350] ظهر إعلان في الصحف عن أنه سيحصل كسوف للقمر في آخر الليل، فهل نستيقظ وننتظر الكسوف؟ — youtube.com
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