We would like to know what a Muslim says once the moon of Shawwaal has been sighted [up until] before the ‘Eed prayer?
Category: Sighting the moon
Impermissibility of fasting on the day of doubt [يوم الشك]
What is the day of doubt [يوم الشك]? And is it permissible to fast on this day?
Hesitancy towards whether or not to fast
We heard the cannons tonight more than once and we doubted whether or not it was ‘Eed or Ramadhaan so we waited until we heard something from the imaam before Fajr. But we didn’t hear anything.
Not fasting until he sees the crescent for himself
What is the ruling regarding those who do not fast at the sighting of the crescent of Ramadhaan once seen until they see it for themselves, using as a proof the hadeeth; Is it correct for them to use this hadeeth as a proof?
Establishing the beginning and ending of Ramadhaan by sighting the moon
Is it permissible for a Muslim to rely upon astronomical calculations in order to establish the beginning and ending of fasting or is it a must that the new moon is seen?