رؤیت ہلال کا ضابطہ اور قمری کیلنڈر: جاوید احمد غامدی کے استدلالات کا جائزہ

Rule of Moon Sighting and Hijri Calender: Analysis of Javed Ahmed Ghamdi's Arguments

Abstract

With the advancement of science and technology, there is growing demand for a lunar calendar to determine the start of lunar months. This would result in having Eid celebrated on the same day in Pakistan, at least. It is argued that since we rely on science in many other areas, there is no harm in relying on it for determining the moon's phases. Well-known religious scholar Allama Javed Ghamdi shares this view and believes that if astronomers use technology to create a lunar calendar, it should be trusted. In the era of technology, relying on the sighting of the moon to start the month poses several difficulties. While there are benefits to using a calendar, according to traditional beliefs, Ramadan and Eid cannot take place without moon sighting, as it is set as a rule in Shari'ah. The crucial aspect in this context is the "birth of the moon." To fully understand this issue, it is important to consider the difference. This article aims to clarify this difference and also addresses the topic of whether a "unity of vision" is possible, meaning if it's possible to have Eid celebrated on the same day worldwide, and if the vision of Makkah can be considered as the vision of the world.