In a nutshell and according to the principles of Islam, Moon sighting is only done and valid after sunset. Moonsighting during the day has no basis or foundations in Islamic Law and it is to be disregarded and rejected for the establishment of Ramadhan, Shawwal etc.
In a nutshell we don't deem it necessary to follow Moonsighting from Saudia in United Kingdom because there is an established monthly system already in existence in Britain. Their opinion is for countries to sight the Moon locally. Therefore, according to their own principles we find your suggestion to be inconsistent. We find it puzzling that you would recommend following Saudi scholars but then advise following Saudi Moonsighting.
In a nutshell and in the most direct manner, Moon Sighting from South Africa in certain circumstances and under certain conditions is acceptable to the Scholars Wifaqul Ulama. This was widely discussed, scrutinised and approved by other Ulama. We have never changed our criteria in 2009 and the acceptability of South African Moon Sighting for British Muslims was endorsed Darul-uloom Deoband by in 2007!
Can you please tell me about the monthly Moon Sighting system of Wifaqul Ulama, the Ulama who supervise the decisions and the Ulama who endorse this system?
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In a nutshell and in the most direct manner, Wifaqul Ulama DOES NOT question the validity of Hajj NOR its date OR it’s establishment. Wifaqul Ulama has never done so in the past and never will. I hope this answers your question in the most direct and emphatic manner, lets proceed with a detailed analyses of your query and various reasons for the invalidity of such a position from Sharia based sources and common sense.
Does Wifaqul Ulama rely on Science instead of Moon Sighting?
(Qari) Muhammad Shoyaib Nurgat
Maulana Marghoob Ahmed Lajpuri
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Why is there a problem with Moon Sighting in Britain?
Abdul Aziz Raje
Question: Please explain as to why there is such a problem with Moon Sighting in Britain? Why do other Ulama differ with you? What can be done to...
Why can’t we follow the Moonsighting of anywhere on the globe in UK?
(Qari) Muhammad Shoyaib Nurgat
Question: Why can’t we follow Moonsighting of anywhere on the globe in UK? Wherever the Moon is seen and we get the news, we...
System of Moonsighting for United Kingdom
