Islamic Monthly Declarations & Announcements for 1441
Current Calendar
Dhū al-Hijjah 1441
The Hilaal for Dhū al-Hijjah 1441 has been sighted. Therefore, Dhū al-Hijjah 1441 has begun after sunset with the first day being Wednesday, 22nd of July 2020.
Eid al-Adha will be...
In the Mas’alah of Moonsighting, astrologers, and those who have knowledge of the stars are not to be relied upon, hence on the basis of their calculations the Hilal will not be determined. As Shariah has determined the Fast and Eid on sighting of the Moon, hence the opinion of the Astrologer however researched it may be cannot be deemed as conclusive. Rather many a times their opinions could differ.
Islamic Monthly Declarations & Announcements for 1440
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh
This statement is being issued on the 01st of August 2019 and supersedes all previous statements on the subject.
Wifaqul Ulama has a set Moon sighting criteria...
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh (Peace, Blessings & Mercy of Allah be upon You).
This statement is being issued on the 24th of July 2019 and supersedes all previous statements on...
Why does Wifāqul Ulāmā not follow the Moon Sightings from Nigeria? You have commented on the Mozambique, Kenyan and French Sightings, what is your opinion on Nigeria?
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi...
Shaykhul-Hadeeth Mufti Saeed Ahmed Palunpuri (DB) of Darul-uloom Deoband on British Moonsighting
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh
Clarification: We have received an objection that this is the personal stance of Mufti Saheb...
Why did Wifaqul Ulama reject Mozambique, Kenyan and French Sightings?
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh
France: 29th of Sha’bān 1440 (05th of May 2019)
A team of Scholars from Wifaqul Ulama and Batley...
Wifāqul Ulāmā have received many requests to visit various Mosques throughout the country and give public presentations on the subject of Moonsighting. It is for this reason that we have decided to put together a scientific paper on visibility curves and will also a few presentations covering the most important aspects of this topic.
We end this release by advising British Muslims to be cautious and to let this incident be a stark reminder for the Ulamā about the need to scrutinise the testimonies and news of Moonsighting. This is not the first incident of mistaken Moonsighting and unfortunately it will not be the last.
