بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
by Irshad Mahmood - Director, Siraat-al-Mustaqeem Dawah Centre
That
(Sun and Moon) is the measure of the mighty (Al_Quraan_036.037)
They
ask thee, (O Muhammad), of NEW MOON.
Say: They are fixed seasons for the whole
mankind and for
the pilgrimage… (Al_Quraan_002.189)
(Every Month must start
with the NEW
Crescent MOON Globally NOT Locally)
Lailatul
Qadar
Remember:
Fasting on the Eid Day is Forbidden.
Be
Positive
and don't
do the Great
Mistake
that I
am Right
or My Group is
Right.
Also the 9th Dhil Hajj is the Global Day of Arafah
Do not fast unless you (UMMAH Globally) sight the crescent, and do not break your fast till you (UMMAH Globally) sight the (following) crescent.” (Al-Bukhari, Vol. 3:130).
Celebration
of Eid and starting of
Ramadaan has become a BIG Joke in the Global Muslim World, who are
widely divided and celebrating their Eid, or starting their Fasting on
2 to 3 different days. Don't forget that there is only one Sun, one
Earth and its one Moon. Thanks to Allah, Fridays are not decided by
moon sightings otherwise it could be real mess.
This is a Critical
Issue. We need to
remember that on the Day of Eid, Fasting is prohibited (Haraam). So we
need to understand it with True and Sincere Love for Allah and with a
broad mind.
Also keep in mind that
the very
First Global Lailatul Qadr was according to one Global Islaamic
Calendar from
Maghrib till Fajir in Makkah for the whole world, who are sharing same
night with Makkah and the Day of Arafah 9th Dhil Hajj who are sharing
same day with Makkah, at the time of Hajj is to unite the Muslim Ummah
on one Global Islaamic Day, for only one thing: the Love for Allah
alone on one Global Day of Arafa, i.e. 9th Dhill-Hajj Globally by
sharing same day like sharing Friday globally.
Those who are Sharing
Same Night
with Kabah, Makkah must
celebrate their Eid and Ramadaan same together, (Ref:
Al_Quraan_097.005). Global
Moon sighting must be observed around Makkah.
At the time of Magrib (Sunset) in Makkah then people in the far east,
who have not yet started their Fajir time, are sharing the same night.
Also before time of Fajir at Makkah people on the far west, who have
started their Maghrib (Sunset) time, are sharing the same night. Remember: Kabah in Makkah is Center of the Earth.
We may never Unite Muslim
Ummaah, if
we celebrate Eid/Ramadaan etc. on different days and also have
different Worshipping Methods in this modern age with advanced
technology. We must acknowledge all Muslims around the Globe.
We have seen, I am
Right, you are
right, we all are right. BUT it didn't work and Ummaah is being
butchered for centuries. The Great
Mistake of a human is that “I
am Right” (100%
correct). If he is right, it is very good, BUT if he is wrong then it
is WORST and he will never ever correct himself and might go to hell
forever.
One must keep in his
mind is that he
could be wrong at some point and so he always needs to keep getting
good knowledge by Listening
to all
BUT following the truth.
Allah
already mentioned the solution
of moon sighting in the Quraan very CLEARLY that it MUST be according
to Makkah Islaamic Calendar globally depending upon Very First Visible
Birth of the Moon near the House of Allah (Kabah for the whole world, NOT
according to any specific region/area/house/ or backyard,
and we
must
take guidance from the Quraan to perform Hajj for all Muslims around
the Globe and not very specific to one region, do fasting in the month
of Ramadaan and celebrate Eid, GLOBALLY
and follow one Makkah
Islaamic
Calendar globally in the light of Quraan (book of
guidance)
(Ref: Al_Quraan_002.189, 003.096, 006.096, 010.005).
They ask you (Muhammad
{Peace be Upon
Him}) about the (visible) phases of the moon! Say, They provide a
timing device for the Global People, and Determine the Time of
HAJJ
(in Makkah for the whole world Globally), and it is not righteousness
that you
should enter the houses by back doors, but righteousness is this that
one should guard (against evil); and go into the houses by their (main)
doors and be careful (of your duty) to Allah, that you may be
successful, (Al_Quraan,
{ Surah
Al-baqara} 002.189).
In the above verses Allah is clearly mentioning that the Phase of the Moon
is to Determine
the Time of HAJJ and Do
Not create your personal calendar, rather build one unified Global
Islaamic Calendar which must follow Makkah Islaamic Calendar.
Remember:
Before the advancement of modern technological when communication was
very slow even in Saudi Arabia different cities could have been
celebrating Eid and Ramadan at different days like in Pakistan Muslims
observing Eid and Ramadan on three different days still at the
beginning of 21st Century. Universe is expending as per the Quraan
(Ref: Al_Quraan.051:047) and thanks to Allah by the advancement of
modern communication we can use modern tools like telescope for more
accuracy and we already have very accurate data for moon sightings in
Makkah, we can inform rest of the world in advance and celebrate Eid,
Ramadaan etc., Globally according to Makkah Islaamic Calendar,
regardless of whether in the far east in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh,
Japan, China, Malaysia, Indonesia or Australia or New Zealand etc.,
people have not seen the crescent moon or in the far west in North
America (USA, Canada or Mexico etc.) and South America (Brazil,
Argentina, Peru, Chile etc.), WE
MUST
FOLLOW MAKKAH AND OBSERVE MAKKAH ISLAAMIC CALEDER for Global Muslims
Unity.
Yes we must use modern technology to observe Moon Sighting in around
Kabaah in Makkah the first Qibla and the first House of Allah, since
any modern technology which benefits humanity is Halaal, and we must
announce it using modern technology as well.
Also keep in mind it
will be hard to
see the crescent moon in cities due to lights and pollutions etc. We
should listen and observe to those in far remote areas near Kabah,
Makkah, where there is
less pollution, or even better, take advantage of modern astronomy. Not
only Global Warming BUT Global Dimming and other unknown factors may be
causing difficulty in sighting the Crescent Moon. Global Dimming was
discovered just after 11-SEP-2001, when all the US flights were
grounded for three days:
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article15809.htm
With the availability of
Modern
Technology, we must calculate crescent moon sightings and also
physically verify moon sighting with the naked eye around Kabah in
Makkah, and inform Global Muslim World and no one should look for the
Moon Sighting in their backyard individually in the far north or south
or east or west, instead Follow Makkah. It is not for your region in
the far north or south or east or west, instead it is to perform HAJJ
globally according to Makkah Islaamic Calendar. Every Month must start with the
NEW
Crescent MOON (Very
First Visible
Birth of the Moon) in around Kabah in Makah and announced
it
Globally. Invisibility
of moon
before New Crescent is like it is in mother’s womb and is not yet born.
Years, Months and Days
are GLOBAL
while Salaat Time is Local. Also the day JUMA is GLOABL while its
prayers time is Local, and is similar to New Year on 1st January, but
its breakfast, lunch and dinner etc. times are local.
Allah told to face Makkah means follow Makkah and get guidance from
Makkah for Hajj, Umrah, Salaat, Ramadaan and Eid etc., and do not
divide Religion Islaam, since those who Divide their Religion and break
up into Sects, thou hast NO part
in them in the least: their
affair is with Allah,
(Ref: Al_Quraan_002.125-129, 002.130-138, 002.142-144, 002.149-150,
002.189, 003.095-097, 003.103, 003.106, 006.096, 006.159, 010.005).
As
an example
to understand, if suppose Prophet Muhammad (sav) is alive today, and he
has to start Ramadaan or celebrate Eid today, then which day will you
do start fasting or celebrate Eid?
If in Kabah, Makkah (First House of Allah) and in Masjid-e-Nabvi in
Madinah Munawwarah people start Ramadaan or celebrate Eid today, then
which day will you do start fasting or celebrate Eid?
We must unite on ONE
method of worship of Prophet Ibraheem (Peace-Be-Upon-Him), and we must
take guidance from the Quraan (True Book of Guidance), Kabah in Makkah
and must not divide ourselves on all religious issues including Salaat,
Zakaat, Hajj, Umrah, etc., (Ref: Al_Quraan_002.001-005, 003.095-097).
If you are
not following
Makkah to Establish Salaat, Celebrate Ramadaan, Eid, Hajj etc., then
you are dividing Religion Islaam and your matter is with Allah,
(Ref: Al_ Quraan_002.125-129, 002.130-138, 002.142-144, 002.149-150,
002.189, 003.095-097, 003.103, 003.106, 006.096, 006.159, 010.005).
None argue concerning the
revelations (Ayaat) of Allah but those who disbelieve...,
(Ref: Al_Quraan_040.004).
We must not forget our Islamic Months and we must teach our Kids to remember the Islamic Months:
Islamic Calendar starts from the first day of Hijra (Migration), when Rasool Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) Migrated from Makkah al-Mukarramah ( مكة المكرمة) to Medina permanently for the establishment of an Islamic State.
Below is the list of Islamic Months in order.
1> Muharram Islamic New Year on 1st of Muharram. Ashura on 10th of Muharram.
2> Safar
3> Rabiiul-Awwal Birth of Rasool Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) on 12th of Rabiiul-Awwal.
4> Rabiiul-Thani
5> Jumadal-Awwal
6> Jumadal-Thani
7> Rajab Israa and Meraj - The Night Journey of Rasool Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) on 27th Rajab.
8> Shaabaan
9> Ramadaan The Month of Fasting.
Lailar-ul-Qadr. Any odd number night between 21st and 29th of Ramadan.
10> Shawwaal Eid-ul-Fitr. The Feast after Fast on 1st of Shawwal.
11> Zul-Qaidah
12> Zul-Hijjah Waqfatu Arafat - The Day of Arafat on 9th Zul-Hijjah.
Eid-ul-Adha - The Feast of Sacrifice on 10th Zul-Hijjah.
Celebration of Eid and Starting of Ramadaan became BIG Joke in the Muslim Ummaah, who are widely divided and celebrating their Eid, or starting their Fasting on 3 to 4 different days in the whole world. Don't forget that Sun is one, Earth is one and its Moon is one. Thanks to Allah, it is not for Friday, otherwise it could be real mess.
This is a Critical Issue. We need to remember on the Day of Eid, Fasting is prohibited (Haraam). So we need to understand it with the Love for Allah and with broad mind.
Also the Day of Arafa 9th Dhil Hajj, at the time of Hajj is to unite the Muslim Ummaah, for only one thing for the Love for Allah alone on one Global Day of HAJJ, i.e. 9th Dhill-Hajj Globally.
We may never Unite Muslim Ummaah, if we celebrate Eid / Ramadaan etc. on different days and also having different Worshipping Methods.
We
have seen, I am right, you are right, we all are right.
BUT it didn't worked and
Ummaah is being butchered for centuries. The
Basic
Human
Mistake is I
am right (100%
correct). If
he is right, it is very good, BUT if he is wrong then it is WORST
and he will never ever correct himself and might go to hell forever.
One must keep in his mind that he could be wrong at some point and so he always needs to keep getting good knowledge.
We
must trust each other. If a True Muslim, medically OK to see the moon
says that
he saw the moon, we must have to believe on him and Celebrate our Eid
or Start
Fasting on Ramadaan Globally.
Let Us see what Allah says in the Quraan about the Sun and the Moon:
They ask you about the phases of the moon! Say, "They provide a timing device for the people, and determine the time of Hajj (Globally on 9th Dhill-Hajj)." It is not righteous to beat around the bush; righteousness is attained by upholding the commandments and by being straightforward. You shall observe GOD, that you may succeed. (Al_Quraan_002:189)
(Remember: The day of Hajj is 9th Dhil-Hajj, which is the same all around the Globe)
He causes the dawn to break; and He has made the night for rest, and the sun and the moon for reckoning (to serve as calculating devices); this is an arrangement of the Mighty, the Knowing. (Al_Quraan_006:096)
(Remember: Here Allah is emphasizing that we may calculate the months and years on a Global basis.)
He is the One who made the sun radiant (brightness), and the moon a light, and He designed its phases that you may learn to count the years and to calculate. GOD did not create all this, except for a specific purpose. He explains the revelations for people who know. (Al_Quraan_010:005)
(Remember: Here again Allah is emphasizing that we may calculate the months and years on a Global basis.)
And We have made the night and the day two signs, then We have made the sign of the night to pass away and We have made the sign of the day manifest, so that you may seek grace from your Lord, and that you might know the numbering of years and the reckoning (This also establishes for you a timing system, and the means of calculation); and We have explained everything with distinctness. (Al_Quraan_017:012)
(Remember: Here again Allah is emphasizing that we may calculate the months and years on a Global basis.)
And a Sign for them is the Night: We withdraw there from the Day, and behold they are plunged in darkness; And the sun runs his course for a perfect period determined for him: that is the decree of (Him), the Exalted in Might, the All-Knowing. And the Moon,- We have measured for her mansions (to traverse) till she returns like the old (and withered) lower part of a date-stalk. It is not permitted to the Sun to catch up the Moon, nor can the Night outstrip the Day: Each (just) swims along in (its own) orbit (according to Law). (Al_Quraan_036:037-040)
(Remember: Here Allah is emphasizing that the Sun and the Moon are perfectly traveling in their perfect orbits for perfect period with perfect measure, so it can be calculated at present time with the help of Computers and Astronomy and we can build a Hundred Year Calendar)
The sun and the moon are perfectly calculated. (Al_Quraan_055:005)
(Remember: Again, Allah is telling us that the Sun and the Moon are perfectly calculated, so at present time with the help of Computers and Astronomy and we can build a Hundred Year Calendar)
And an announcement (Globally) from Allah and His Messenger to the people (Globally) on the day of the greater pilgrimage (Day of Arafa, 9th Dhil Hajj, Globally) that Allah and His Messenger are free from liability to the idolaters; therefore if you repent, it will be better for you, and if you turn back, then know that you will not weaken Allah; and announce painful punishment to those who disbelieve. (Al_Quraan_009.003)
Can we have
Hundred Year
Global Islamic Calendar?
According
to Quraan, Surat Al_Yasin, Ayat 37 – 40 and with the help of
Astronomy and
space and computer it is really possible to prove it. Perhaps not
before Year
1995.
1> Orbit,
Speed and
velocity of Sun
are fixed.
2> Orbit,
Speed and
velocity of Moon
are also fixed.
3> Only
variable
things are Clouds, Industrial smokes
that include traffic smokes.
The Width of Moon will
always increase
before a full moon
at a fixed Ratio
and will decrease
after a full moon at the same
ratio at
every second in an Analog
way. Its increment
and decrement
is ANALOG.
We
don’t
include clouds and other smokes
for moon sighting.
The
very first
Lailatul
Qadr was according
to Arabic
(Makkah al-Mukarramah ( مكة
المكرمة))
Calendar
and it was for the whole
world
at the same
time. Not
according to
Pakistan or India or Australia or USA (California) time, on different day.
Beauty of very First
Lailatul
Qadr, which was from the time of Maghrib
till the time of Fajir
according
to the time of Makkah
al-Mukarramah ( مكة
المكرمة).
It started at the time of Magrib
in Makkah
al-Mukarramah ( مكة
المكرمة),
while it was the time of Fajir in the Far East,
in Australia.
So it covered
all
the east
by sharing
the same night.
Similarly when it was
the time of Fajir
in Makkah
al-Mukarramah ( مكة
المكرمة),
It was the time of Magrib
in the Far
West, USA. So it covered all the west
by sharing
the same night.
At
present time with the help of Modern
Science,
which includes Astronomy, space science and computers, it is really possible to have
HUNDRED
YEAR Islamic Calendar.
Announcement for Moon sighting:
Muhammad
(Peace Be Upon Him) used to send Sahabaas on the fastest
running horses to do announcements
about Moon Sightings in all the directions
in such a way that one should go for around 2 hours and then next
person should
take place till
the time of Fajir.
Now a
days we can do announcements on the Media (Web, TV, Radio etc) and we
can
celebrate Eid and Ramadan globally.
Months
(Ramadan etc) are GLOBAL while Every Day Salaat Times are LOCAL.
Even the day of
Jumaa is Global. We
have same day
for Jumaa
but according to Local
Time.
My suggestion for the Unity of
Muslim
Ummah:
Since
the sun and the moon are the measure according to Quraan, therefore for
the
unity of Muslim Ummah, my suggestion will be to accept Kabah (Makkah
al-Mukarramah
( مكة
المكرمة))
as a
center point for calculations. If the moon is born before the start of
Duhr
Prayer at Kabah (Makkah al-Mukarramah ( مكة
المكرمة)),
then the month begins at sunset of that day everywhere
in the world. This requires only the calculation of new moon birth,
which is
well known.
Human Error:
Keep
in mind that there could be human error. Below is an example.
When US says there will be Lunar Eclipse or Solar Eclipse on such and such days, even after 10 or 20 years and that really happens as well and we accept them, BUT why not for Moon Sightings???
Let us see what US Latest Research says about Moon and Moon Sightings:
According to U.S. Naval Observatory http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.php
The record for an early sighting of a lunar crescent, with a telescope, is 12.1 hours after New Moon; for naked-eye sightings, the record is 15.5 hours from New Moon.
In
Karachi, Pakistan, it is always difficult to see moon, while in the
remote areas
of NWFP, Pakistan, specially high on the mountains, it is easy to see
the moon
sighting. The reason showed by Chairman SUPARCO at a Science Conference
in
Islamabad, Pakistan. The photograph taken by Satellite at the same time
for
Karachi and remote area of NWFP, were very helpful to understand. In
the
photograph of Karachi City the big buildings were not clear due to
industrial
and traffic and other environmental pollutions, while the photograph of
remote area of NWFP was very
clear and we were able to see, even a baby goat on that photograph.
Naturally
in this situations we mostly have confirmed moon sightings from the
remote
areas.
Misguided Mullas do not preach the Quraan, do not follow the Quraan, do not understand Modern Sciences and keep their followers in the DARK.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEcat5/LE2001-2100.html
http://astropixels.com/ephemeris/moon/phases2001mst.html
http://astropixels.com/ephemeris/phasescat/phases2001.html
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/index.php
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.php
http://www.makkahcalendar.org/en/hijriCalendar.php
May Allah UNITE all Muslims. AMEEN.