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BAYAN AL-FALAK SIRI KE-18 : KEPENTINGAN ILMU FALAK DALAM MASYARAKAT
Why is the science of astronomy (ilmu falak) important in Muslim society?
Short answer
Ilmu falak is a branch of natural science that studies the movement of celestial bodies such as the earth, moon, sun and stars.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan al-Falak
- Topic
- Astronomy & Calendar
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Ilmu falak is a branch of natural science that studies the movement of celestial bodies such as the earth, moon, sun and stars. It is important because it serves as evidence of the existence and greatness of Allah for those who reflect with sound reason. It also facilitates acts of worship bound by set times, such as prayer, fasting and pilgrimage, and offers guidance for daily matters like direction, time and the calendar. Worship performed outside its prescribed time is not valid.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pelaksanaan ibadah yang diperintahkan oleh Allah SWT mempunyai kaitan dengan fenomena-fenomena alam yang berlaku seperti pergerakan bumi, bulan dan matahari.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN AL-FALAK SIRI KE-18 : KEPENTINGAN ILMU FALAK DALAM MASYARAKAT”, 10 August 2022. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-al-falak/5382-bayan-al-falak-siri-ke-18-kepentingan-ilmu-falak-dalam-masyarakat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/importance-of-astronomy-ilmu-falak-in-society/