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Pandangan Hukum Syarak : Pengisbatan Anak Bulan Dari Perspektif Syariah Dan Astronomi
What is the Shariah ruling on establishing the new moon, including the use of optical aids, imaging techniques and witness requirements?
Short answer
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that sighting the new moon with the naked eye assisted by optical equipment is permissible, and sighting through imaging techniques is allowed under parameters set by JAKIM.
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
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Astronomy & Calendar
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that sighting the new moon with the naked eye assisted by optical equipment is permissible, and sighting through imaging techniques is allowed under parameters set by JAKIM. The sighting must meet the Imkanur Rukyah criteria. One just witness is required for the Ramadan moon and two for other months, while imaging requires two just Muslim witnesses. The testimony of women is accepted in new moon sighting.
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;
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Pandangan Hukum Syarak : Pengisbatan Anak Bulan Dari Perspektif Syariah Dan Astronomi”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/27/pandangan-hukum-syarak-pengisbatan-anak-bulan-dari-perspektif-syariah-dan-astronomi/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-establishing-new-moon-sighting/