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BAYAN AL-FALAK SIRI KE-20 : METEOR
What is a meteor, how can it be observed, and what is its role from an Islamic perspective?
Short answer
A meteor is a celestial object that enters the earth's atmosphere and produces a streak of light across the sky.
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
A meteor is a celestial object that enters the earth's atmosphere and produces a streak of light across the sky. It is linked to Quranic verses about flaming projectiles hurled at devils who try to eavesdrop on news of the heavens. To observe it, one should consult the meteor shower schedule, check the weather, choose a location free of light interference and observe at night while making remembrance and supplication. The text also states that meteors helped bring water, iron and metals to earth during its early formation.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pastikan lokasi cerapan tidak terdapat gangguan cahaya dari bahagian bumi seperti lampu bangunan, kenderaan, jalan dan sebagainya;
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN AL-FALAK SIRI KE-20 : METEOR”, 12 August 2022. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-al-falak/5386-bayan-al-falak-siri-ke-20-meteor. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/what-is-a-meteor-and-how-to-observe/