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Title: : عصرحاضر میں رؤیت ہلال کے شرعی ضوابط اورمختلف ممالک میں طریقہ کار کا جائزہ
Authors: Khadija Noor, Hafiz Ateeq Ur Rehman
Journal: Al-Mithaq
Publisher: Hira Institute of Social Sciences Research & Development
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2024
Volume: 3
Issue: 2
Language: Urdu
Keywords: LegislationReligiousModernMoonsighting
In the Muslim lifestyle, certain things have advanced over time but there have been many constant practicalities. One of them is the moonsighting tradition that begins a month. Many religious events commenced based on this tradition and the timings are set to perform activities i.e. fasting, pilgrimage, Eid, etc. according to the crescent moon. This study presents an overview of this unchanged doing of Muslim societies which has been upheld for generations. Every Muslim society awaits the crescent to embark on their month’s journey and they have adopted specific ways for this observance. Moonsighting committees are made to perform this task with keen observation. No doubt, due to standardization and management issues there exist ambiguities all over the Muslim World but, this tradition has glued Muslim countries together. This has radiated a true sense of unity and spirituality in Muslims no matter which area of the World they belong to. The researchers have tried to gather all the information related to the moonsighting tradition to get an insight into it. All the conditions and rules of Islamic legislation regarding the topic have been included in the paper. Also, this briefly discusses selected countries and their strategies to commence this activity. There is room for betterment in this Muslim custom which has been under discussion for years. Many advancements associated with this astronomical field have gained attention too. Muslim moonsighting committees are using technological tools as an aid for this cause. All this research is part of this paper.
To present an overview of the tradition of moon sighting in Muslim societies, examine its role in Islamic legislation and international practices, and discuss advancements and potential areas for improvement in this custom.
The study is a discourse that gathers information related to the tradition of moon sighting, including its conditions and rules according to Islamic legislation. It also briefly discusses the strategies of selected countries for moon sighting and incorporates technological advancements used by Muslim moon sighting committees.
graph TD;
A["Gather Information on Moon Sighting Tradition"] --> B["Analyze Islamic Legislation Rules"];
B --> C["Examine International Practices of Selected Countries"];
C --> D["Incorporate Technological Advancements"];
D --> E["Discuss Challenges and Areas for Improvement"];
E --> F["Formulate Overview and Conclusions"];
The paper highlights the enduring significance of moon sighting in Muslim life, its role in unifying diverse communities, and the ongoing efforts to refine and standardize the process. It acknowledges the challenges posed by modern advancements and the need for continuous discussion and improvement in this age-old custom.
The tradition of moon sighting is a constant practice in Muslim societies that begins each month and is crucial for determining religious events like fasting, pilgrimage, and Eid. Despite existing ambiguities due to standardization and management issues, moon sighting has fostered a sense of unity and spirituality among Muslims globally. Technological tools are increasingly being used to aid this practice.
The tradition of moon sighting remains a vital element of Muslim life, promoting unity and spirituality. While advancements in technology are aiding the process, there is still room for improvement and standardization to address existing ambiguities and ensure a more cohesive global practice.
* The article is published in Al-Mthq (Research Journal of Islamic Theology), Volume 03, Issue 02, July-September 2024. (Confirmed by journal details)
* The article is authored by Khadija Noor and Hafiz Ateeq Ur Rehman. (Confirmed by author list)
* The article was received on 03-09-2024, accepted on 20-09-2024, and published on 30-09-2024. (Confirmed by article history)
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