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For centuries, Muslims followed the prophetic practice (sunnah) of moon sighting to determine the beginning of lunar months. However, in recent times, there is a call to abandon this important sunnah in favor of calculation and a pre-determined calendar. This has lead to the lunacy of “moon fighting”-back-and-forth quarreling that is renewed every Ramadan. In this video, Dr. Youssef Ismail, who has a PhD in mechanical engineering from Stanford University and is a professor of astronomy, math, and jurisprudence at Zaytuna College, takes us on an extraordinary journey through the science and practice of moon sighting and explains why this timeless sunnah is a critical part of our worship and connection to our Creator.
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - How I Got Started
02:38 - Why Do Muslims Follow a Lunar Calendar?
07:03 - The Story of Moon Sighting
09:10 - Why Does the Moon’s Shape Change Over the Course of the Month?
12:56 - The Practice of Moon Sighting
14:22 - The Limits of Science
22:31 - Reviving a Prophetic Practice
Негізгі бет Ойын-сауық Moon Sighting to End the Lunacy of Moon Fighting
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