FatwaMelakaAstronomy & Calendar
Kriteria Imkanur Rukyah
What are the new Imkanur Rukyah criteria used in Melaka and when did their implementation begin?
Short answer
This gazetted Melaka fatwa takes note of the revised values of the Imkanur Rukyah criteria.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Melaka State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Warta Fatwa Negeri Melaka
- Topic
- Astronomy & Calendar
Gazette evidence in the source: M. P.U. 5
Summary
This gazetted Melaka fatwa takes note of the revised values of the Imkanur Rukyah criteria. At sunset, the moon's altitude must be at least 3 degrees and the angular distance between the Moon and the Sun (elongation) at least 6.4 degrees. Implementation began in 2021 (1443H), in line with the decision of the 44th MABIMS senior officials' meeting.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mengambil maklum perubahan nilai Kriteria Imkanur Rukyah yang baharu iaitu ketika matahari terbenam ketinggian bulan tidak kurang dari 3° dan jarak lengkung Bulan ke Matahari (elongasi) tidak kurang dari 6.4°
Read the full fatwa on the Melaka website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Melaka State Mufti Department. “Kriteria Imkanur Rukyah”, 23 February 2023. https://www.muftimelaka.gov.my/fatwa/kriteria-imkanur-rukyah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/new-imkanur-rukyah-criteria-melaka/