Does one who sees the crescent fast, even if his testimony is rejected?
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A man went to the judge to prove the sighting, but the judge did not accept his integrity. Is this man obligated to fast?
He does not fast except with the people, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:. If the people fast, he is with them.
Q: But he saw the crescent?
A: Even if he did, as long as his testimony is rejected, he does not fast except with the people and he does not break his fast except with the people. This is the stronger position.
He does not fast except with the people, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Fasting is the day you fast
الصوم يوم تصومونQ: But he saw the crescent?
A: Even if he did, as long as his testimony is rejected, he does not fast except with the people and he does not break his fast except with the people. This is the stronger position.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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