بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
by Irshad Mahmood - Director, Siraat-al-Mustaqeem Dawah Centre
They ask thee, (O
Muhammad), of NEW MOON.
Say: They are fixed seasons for mankind and for the
pilgrimage… (Al_Quraan_002.189)
(Every Month must start with the NEW Visible MOON around Kabah in Makkah Globally NOT Locally)
Do not fast unless you (UMMAH Globally) sight the crescent (around Kabah in Makkah), and do not break your fast till you (UMMAH Globally) sight the (following) crescent (around Kabah in Makkah).” (Al-Bukhari, Vol. 3:130).
Very First Global Lailat-ul-Qadr was
according to Makkah al-Mukarramah Calendar. If one
starts Ramadaan on different days, then his Lailat-ul-Qadr will not
match with Kabah (First House of Allah) in Makkah al-Mukarramah. If one misses true Lailat-ul-Qadr, he/she might misses
Blessings of Lailat-ul-Qadr.
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 (Crescent) of the Moon near the
House of Allah (Kabah) for the whole world, NOT according to any other 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 Makkah and announce 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
prayer 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).
IF QURAAN CANNOT CONVIENCE YOU NOTHING WILL
The literal meaning is "the night of decree", "the night of measure" and "the night of value", sometimes, also translated as "the night of power". The worship and works of this night carry more value than the worship and works of one-thousand months. This WAS the night in the PAST when angels descended with the decree of Allah. This night may be any of the odd nights of Ramadan during the last ten days, meaning, Laylatul Qadr may be the 21st or 23rd or 25th or 27th or 29th night of Ramadan. Some Muslims celebrate only on the 27th night and by doing so they may be missing the real Laylat al-Qadr. During these nights, Some Muslims stay awake all night reading and studying the Quraan, listening to religious addresses and performing Salaat. They go home for the pre-dawn meal to prepare for the fast; naturally, they need to sleep the next day.
21st to 30th Night of Ramadhan-Ul-Mubarak to avoid misjudgment of Laitlat-Ul-Qadr
Offer Minimum 2 cycles of
ritual prayer (rakaat), between
Ishaa and Fajir Salaat, preferable last part of night.
In each Rakaat, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah
IKHLAS three times.
After completion of this Salaat, recite Quraan and ask for forgiveness.
Some Muslims take time off from their work for the entire last ten days of Ramadan and stay in the Masjid, day and night, until the end of Ramadan. This is called I'tikaf or isolation from the worldly affairs. Those who are in I'tikaf are allowed to go out for necessities only, such as for food and to use the bathroom and shower, if not found within the mosque area.
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, at the time of Hajj is to unite the Muslim Ummaah, for only one thing for the Love for Allah alone.
We can never Unite Muslim Ummaah, if we celebrate Eid / Ramadaan etc. on different days and having different Worshipping Methods.
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.
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).
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 own personal calendar, rather build one unified Global Islaamic Calendar which must follow Makkah Islaamic Calendar. Remember: Very First Lailat-ul-Qadr was according to Makkah al-Mukarramah Calendar. If one starts Ramadaan on different days, then his Lailat-ul-Qadr will not match with Kabah (First House of Allah) in Makkah al-Mukarramah. If one misses true Lailat-ul-Qadr, he/she might misses Blessings of Lailat-ul-Qadr..
(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)
We
have sent it (Quraan)
down in the night of Al-Qadr (in
the past). (Al_Quraan
097.01).
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. On this very first Lailatul
Qadr the Quraan was being revealed in the past, now we are having it
like a BIRTHDAY.
The
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.
Months
(Ramadan etc) are GLOBAL
while Every Day Salat
Times
are LOCAL.
Even the day of Jumaa
is Global.
We have same day
for Jumaa
but according to Local
Time.
Islamic
and
Moon Sighting web Addresses:
http://www.islamonline.net/english/index.shtml
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/islamic.html
Phone#
for Islamic Information Center
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Phone#
for Reflections on Islam
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416 – 596 – 6584
The literal meaning is "the night of decree", "the night of measure" and "the night of value", sometimes, also translated as "the night of power". The worship and works of this night carry more value than the worship and works of one-thousand months. This is the night when angels descend with the decree of Allah. This night may be any of the odd nights of Ramadan during the last ten days, meaning, Laylatul Qadr may be the 21st or 23rd or 25th or 27th or 29th night of Ramadan. Some Muslims celebrate only on the 27th night and by doing so they may be missing the real Laylat al-Qadr. During these nights, Muslims stay awake all night reading and studying the Qur'an, listening to religious addresses and performing Salat. They go home for the pre-dawn meal to prepare for the fast; naturally, they need to sleep the next day.
Some Muslims take time off from their work for the entire last ten days of Ramadan and stay in the masjid, day and night, until the end of Ramadan. This is called I'tikaf or isolation from the worldly affairs. Those who are in I'tikaf are allowed to go out for necessities only, such as for food and to use the bathroom and shower, if not found within the mosque area.
Happy Eid
Muslims in Qatar, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and other countries had observed Eid ul Fitr on Saturday November 13th, 2004. In conformity with the opinion of Wehdat al Matalee (one sighting for the whole world), IANA is pleased to declare Saturday Nov. 13th, 2004, corresponding to (1425AH) Eid-ul-Fit'r . We wish you all a very blessed Eid.
Remember: Listening the Khutba (Speech) after Prayer is also Necessary
Don't forget to take your family with you for prayers. Also Enjoy with your family on this special occasion.
May
Allah UNITE
all Muslims. AMEEN.