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FATWA HUKUM PENGISBATAN ANAK BULAN
What is the ruling on confirming the sighting of the new moon, and how many witnesses are required?
Short answer
Sighting the new moon with the naked eye aided by optical instruments is permissible, and sighting through imaging techniques is allowed within parameters set by the State religious authority.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Astronomy & Calendar
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 13
Summary
Sighting the new moon with the naked eye aided by optical instruments is permissible, and sighting through imaging techniques is allowed within parameters set by the State religious authority. The sighting must meet the Imkanur Rukyah criteria. The new moon of Ramadan requires one just witness, other months require two just witnesses, and confirmation by imaging techniques requires two just witnesses. Testimony from women is accepted in all these cases.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum melihat anak bulan melalui mata kasar dengan bantuan peralatan optik adalah harus.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “FATWA HUKUM PENGISBATAN ANAK BULAN”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2024/06/20/fatwa-hukum-pengisbatan-anak-bulan/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-confirming-new-moon-sighting-witnesses/