Is the Umm al-Qura calendar in accordance with the appearance of dawn?

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The Shaykh : The Green Lands.

The questioner : Peace be upon you, O honorable Shaykh! Is the Umm al-Qura calendar in accordance with the appearance of dawn?

The Shaykh : By Allah, there is disagreement among people regarding this. Some of our brothers who are scholars and experienced have investigated the matter and found that it is five minutes ahead of the appearance of dawn. Yes.

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