Dr. Zakir Naik - Can Eid be celebrated on the same day throughout the world?

[AlBalagh100]

Mufti Taqi Usmani حفظه الله stated: ‘In Saudi Arabia the sighting of the moon has been accepted before even the birth of the moon on many occasions which is impossible in my view. I have discussed the situation with many Saudi Scholars and they are also disturbed with these occurrences. However, since this is in the hands of the Majlisul Qadha Al-A’la (Saudi Supreme Court Riyadh) they are helpless.’ (19th Rabi us Thani 1412AH)

[AlBalagh100]

Respond to this video... Mufti Taqi Usmani حفظه الله stated: ‘In Saudi Arabia the sighting of the moon has been accepted before even the birth of the moon on many occasions which is impossible in my view. I have discussed the situation with many Saudi Scholars and they are also disturbed with these occurrences. However, since this is in the hands of the Majlisul Qadha Al-A’la (Saudi Supreme Court Riyadh) they are helpless.’ (19th Rabi us Thani 1412AH)

[StrainSop]

Done did shadahah almost 2 years ago

[ikadir18]

'Once in a blue moon it can differ by 4 days.....'

[MusabibnUmair1]

this stupid zakir naik is refusing the history...in the history of khilafah from the Prophet's time 622 CE till 1924 CE, all muslims celebrated the eid on the same day since that was practice of the Prophet (saw), the sahabs (R), the tabis and the tahi tabeins...

he is showing logic...however, islam is not based on logic...islam is rational...anyway i never liked his stupid logics...

he is far far away from the concept of rational islam followed by the prophet (saw)...

[MissAlhasnawy]

@MusabibnUmair1

Ummm.. disrespecting him doesn't make you credibly convincing btw. Plus he said there are two views that you can follow, so follow your own without being upset at others. fyi, at the time of Khilafa, everyone followed the rules Khulafa rashideen (May Allah be pleased with them) But now the ummah is under many different kinds of governments (not Muslim) with funny names. So Khalifas used to sight the moon for us and tell us when to fast, but our funny governments don't.

[sjadmiral]

scientifically Dr. Zakir is correct but why not a shadah of a person of 1 area can be used for other areas and what is the daleel of creating a specific area where no such hadith mentions about area. the history has limitation of means of communication but there is no such limitation today, and Muslims are 1 ummat and these so called boundaries r new

[axtamaxta123]

with respect, to my understanding in v185 of bakara, 'shahida' = witnessing, and NOT SIGHTING. also SHAHR means MONTH, NOT MOON.

so, it should mean' THOSE WHO WITNESS THE MONTH SHALL FAST', not 'those who sights the moon shall fast'.

v187 says 'eat and dring until the white thread of dawn is distinct from the black thread of night. BUT DO WE GO OUT AND LOOK FOR THIS DISTINCTION?, no, we just use the clock and trust science.

apparantly not good enough for the presence of the new moon.

[shabaanramadhan07]

Moon sighting issue cannot be resolved until the day of judgment.... just follow the sighting of moon in ur community without getting further confused...

[mishrik]

THE CONCEPT OF ISLAM IS ONENESS and UNITY HENCE ALL MOMINS SHOULD FAST TOGETHER, BREAK FAST TOGETHER thats as per the quran, WHAT ARABS DO NON ARABS SHOULD FOLLOW. MUSLIMS HAVE TO MIGRATE TO SAUDI ARABIA TO LIVE TOGETHER FOR EVER. QURAN ASKS TO DO HAJJ , BUT NOT LEAVE MECCA- hence muslims can occupy the arabian peninsula.

[kohatian114]

I totally disagree with brother zakir naik.Questions is not that whether we can see the moon same day in the world or not ,the question is whether we can have eid on same day or not and answer is yes we can.

Time difference in 2 corners of the world is 12 hrs.so difference of days is not possible.Also a number of hadis state that shahda is enough for whole ummah

[fathimathar]

Dear Brother,

i like to thank you for this video.

[Supersalmanqureshi]

But can any1 tell me, how should eid celebrated in kashmir,

is it sin (shrik) not 2 celebrate eid?

[alqawaa]

@Supersalmanqureshi Mufti Taqi Usmani 19th Dhul Hijja 1412 AH: I have replied to you letter and I hope that you have now received the earlier letter. In Saudi Arabia the sighting of the moon has been accepted before even the birth of the moon on many occasions which is impossible in my view. I have discussed the situation with many Saudi Ulama and they are also disturbed with these occurrences however since this is in the hands of the Majlisul Qadha Al-A’la Riyad they are helpless.

[nonamefouji]

well i agree its impossible to see moon all over the world in a day. but why don't we follow the first sighting of moon from all over the world and make it the global lunar calender.

don't just make makkah as center, it can be anyplace, from whereever the first sighting of moon is being found.

[krix02]

Is it not Bid'ah to begin Ramadan or Celebrate Eid with Makkah? Because if its not mentioned anywhere in the Hadith, then this should be marked as an innovation, no?

[tabu421]

Al Baqarah (2)

-Verse 189-

They ask you (O Muhammad r) about the new moons. Say: These are signs to mark fixed periods of time for mankind and for the pilgrimage. It is not Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, etc.) that you enter the houses from the back but Al-Birr (is the quality of the one) who fears Allah. So enter houses through their proper doors, and fear Allah that you may be successful.

[StrainSop]

I am not a muslim but am learning and may do shahadah soon.  A question....I live in the middle of the city and can not always see the moon from my north or west windows in my condo. How would I compensate for this?

[rakiims]

Salaam,

As far as i know, we as the members of the public should go with whenever the local Muslim Institutions say when eid is.

[StrainSop]

That is a big help to new muslims, which I may be one soon God willing. I visited a local masjid last week and came away with a few god things to read and a nice conversation with the imam. :-)

[ImageOFlove]

A newly converted Muslim is like a new born infant who is clean from sin :) You are lucky Brother you would become a Muslim.. and try to keep yourself clean and away from sin, give charity help poor, and pray to Almighty God and you will go direct in Paradise:)

coz whatever you done in the past you were non-believer you didnt know that the God exist or you would be accountable for crimes you make..

now you know so be clean and pray for your other brother and sisters :)

[StrainSop]

I did not know I was a brother......last time I checked I was a sister....unless my cat did something to me while I was away taking care of my mom after she had nasal correction surgery. meow meow!

[alqawaa]

@ImageOFlove Mufti Taqi Usmani 19th Dhul Hijja 1412 AH: I have replied to you letter and I hope that you have now received the earlier letter. In Saudi Arabia the sighting of the moon has been accepted before even the birth of the moon on many occasions which is impossible in my view. I have discussed the situation with many Saudi Ulama and they are also disturbed with these occurrences however since this is in the hands of the Majlisul Qadha Al-A’la Riyad they are helpless.

[StrainSop]

I have since done hahadah and it will be a month since my shahadah on October 31. Keep posting these good videos. :-)

[ShahadahProject]

Allahu'Akbar!

Welcome to the religion of peace Sister. May Allah grant you Paradise and give you the best of this world and the hereafter.

If you have any questions/queries on Islam please do not hesitate to get in touch.

May the peace, mercy, blessings and guidance of Almighty Allah be upon you always.

Brother Omar.

[alqawaa]

@ShahadahProject Mufti Taqi Usmani 19th Dhul Hijja 1412 AH: I have replied to you letter and I hope that you have now received the earlier letter. In Saudi Arabia the sighting of the moon has been accepted before even the birth of the moon on many occasions which is impossible in my view. I have discussed the situation with many Saudi Ulama and they are also disturbed with these occurrences however since this is in the hands of the Majlisul Qadha Al-A’la Riyad they are helpless.

[AlBalagh100]

Mufti Taqi Usmani حفظه الله stated: ‘In Saudi Arabia the sighting of the moon has been accepted before even the birth of the moon on many occasions which is impossible in my view. I have discussed the situation with many Saudi Scholars and they are also disturbed with these occurrences. However, since this is in the hands of the Majlisul Qadha Al-A’la (Saudi Supreme Court Riyadh) they are helpless.’ (19th Rabi us Thani 1412AH)

[alqawaa]

@StrainSop Mufti Taqi Usmani 19th Dhul Hijja 1412 AH: I have replied to you letter and I hope that you have now received the earlier letter. In Saudi Arabia the sighting of the moon has been accepted before even the birth of the moon on many occasions which is impossible in my view. I have discussed the situation with many Saudi Ulama and they are also disturbed with these occurrences however since this is in the hands of the Majlisul Qadha Al-A’la Riyad they are helpless.

[nisrar]

May Allah make it easy for you...

[Ahlesunnat34]

I pray may Allah tala open the path of true guidence for you. Ameen.

[manguejus]

follow your local mosque which does local moon sighting for you

[MissAlhasnawy]

@StrainSop

Awww I hope by now you made your shahada already. May peace be with you :).. You should look for a moon sighting committee in your country.

[aslamshaikh04]

nice answer