Answer to Al-Azhar’s Fatwa on Celebrating Eid on the Same Day as Makkah – Majlisul Ulama of South Africa

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Answer to Al-Azhar’s Fatwa on Celebrating Eid on the Same Day as Makkah

Every year, Muslims in the USA and around the world ask the same question: should Eid be celebrated on the same day as Makkah, or according to the local moon sighting? Answer to Al-Azhar’s Fatwa on Celebrating Eid on the Same Day as Makkah is the Majlisul Ulama of South Africa’s response to an Al-Azhar fatwa on this subject.

If you are looking for an Islamic book on moon sighting and Eid that sets out a scholarly response in English, this publication offers one organization’s detailed position on the question.

What you will find in this book

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• The Al-Azhar fatwa on celebrating Eid with Makkah, and the Majlisul Ulama’s response to it
• Discussion of moon sighting and the determination of Eid
• Evidence and reasoning presented by the author
• A reference for those who must advise their communities

Who is this book for?

• Imams, khateebs and mosque committee members
• Students of fiqh and Islamic studies
• Community leaders who deal with Eid and Ramadan moon-sighting decisions
• Readers who want to understand both the question and one scholarly answer to it
• Mosque and community libraries

Why choose this book?

• A direct, focused topic: one question, answered in one publication
• A named source: published by the Majlisul Ulama of South Africa, Port Elizabeth
• Useful before Ramadan and Eid: a ready reference when the question comes up in your community
• English language: accessible to readers across the USA

Please note

Scholars hold different views on whether Eid should follow Makkah or local sighting. This book presents the Majlisul Ulama of South Africa’s response. For your own situation, follow the guidance of your local scholars and mosque.

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Who published this book?
It is by the Majlisul Ulama of South Africa, Port Elizabeth.

What is it about?
It is a response to an Al-Azhar fatwa on celebrating Eid on the same day as Makkah.

Is the book in English?
Yes. This listing is for the English edition.

Does the book settle the question for everyone?
No. Scholars differ on this question. The book presents the Majlisul Ulama’s response.

Who should read it?
Imams, students, community leaders, and anyone interested in the moon sighting and Eid discussion.