The following is an updated version of an article that was published previously about this topic.  Allah (swt) says: “Whoever witnesses the crescent of the month, he must fast the month." [TMQ 2:185]Today, the matter of when to begin the month of Ramadhan and when to celebrate the day of Eid ul-Fitr is a subject of … Continue reading Moon sighting – Distinguishing between nationalism, political allegiance & fiqh (jurisprudence)