WORSHIP | Fasting | Sighting the moon |

Ruling regarding searching for the new moon

Question: Are all the Muslims sinful if none of them tried to see (look out for) the new moon of the beginning and ending of Ramadhaan?

Response: Trying to see (look out for) the new moon, whether it is the new moon of Ramadhaan or Shawwaal, is a well-known issue during the time of the companions. This is based on the statement of Ibn 'Umar (radhi-yallaahu 'anhumaa):

«The people were looking for the new moon, so I informed the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) that I had seen it, and he ordered the people to fast according to it».

And there is no doubt that the characteristics of the companions are more perfect and complete.

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen

Fataawa Ramadhaan - Volume 1, Page 59, Fatwa No. 25;

Fiqh al-'Ibaadaat - Page 172

...

Published: 2 December 2000