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Global Day of Arafah

by Irshad Mahmood

Remember: 9th Dhil Hajj is the Global Day of Arafah

The day (Globally ) on which the religion was perfected and Allaah’s Favour was completed.

.....This day (Globally 9th Dhil Hajj) I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor on you and chosen for you Islam as a religion..... (Al_Quraan_005.003)

Do not fast unless you (UMMAH Globally) sight the crescent, and do not break your fast till you (UMMAH Globally) sight the (following) crescent.” (Al-Bukhari, Vol. 3:130).

Great Thanks to FiqhCouncil of North America on Uniting Muslims on a Very BIG Controversial Issue on Moon Sighting:

http://www.fiqhcouncil.org/articles/Lunar_Calendar.html

From Ramadan 1427 - First of Fasting September 23, 2006, The Fiqh Council of North America after careful research, deliberations and discussion has adopted a new position regarding the determination of the beginning of the Islamic lunar months. The Fiqh Council is not going with the birth of the new Moon only; it is rather going with the possibility of its sighting somewhere within the Western Hemisphere.

Brief Explanation:

A. Discussion of a number of research papers led to the conclusion that the use of calculation both in negation as well as affirmation of the beginning of the new Islamic Lunar months has a firm basis in the Qur’an and Sunnah as well as in the opinion of some classical and contemporary jurists.

B. The new moon (i.e. time of conjunction) is when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun closest to the Sun-Earth line. This time of conjunction is precisely predictable by astronomical calculation.

C. The conjunction before 12:00 GMT would give enough time to the new moon to be visible somewhere on the globe before the end of the night in North America.

MoonSighting: http://www.moonsighting.com

A pre-calculated Global Islamic Calendar could be the same as Fiqh Council calendar on left. If the moon is born before 12:00 UT [Local time at International Date Line (IDL) would be 23:59 or less on the previous day], then the month begins at sunset of that day everywhere in the world. IDL has been accepted as the beginning of every day of the week. All Muslims pray Friday prayers on the day starting at IDL. Islamic Calendar should also follow the same convention of the day.

This moon will be about 18+ hours old at a point just East of IDL at local sunset. This convention has a basis of visibility at a point just East of IDL, and is born before the day begins at just West of International Date Line. If the moon is born after 12:00 UT, then the month begins on the next day's sunset everywhere.

According to U.S. Naval Observatory: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/islamic.html

The record for an Early Sighting of a Lunar Crescent, with a Telescope, is 12.1 hours after New Moon; for Naked-Eye sightings, the record is 15.5 hours from New Moon.

Calculations need corrections once the correct information of the moon sightings is found any where in the world:

The Width of the Moon will always increase before a full moon at a fixed Ratio and will decrease after a full moon at the same ratio at every second in an Analog way. Its increment and decrement is ANALOG.

If someone sees the Crescent Moon in the east, but no one sees it in the west that could be due to Global Warming, or Global Dimming or other unknown factors. We should not blame the Moon on this issue; instead we should blame ourselves for polluting the environment, which is the main cause for all these issues. Since the whole world got polluted, so another option could be to go higher above all the pollutions on an airplane on the specified days and watch the New Crescent Moon or use one of the cameras on the Satellite for this purpose, record it and put it on the websight.

Not only Global Warming BUT Global Dimming and other unknown factors may be causing difficulty to see the Crescent Moon. Global Dimming was discovered just after 11-SEP-2001, when all the US flights were grounded for three days:

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article15809.htm

DR DAVID TRAVIS: We found that the change in temperature range during those three days was just over one degrees C. And you have to realize that from a layman's perspective that doesn't sound like much, but from a climate perspective that is huge.

We should not neglect the Eye Witness of those who don't have voices, phones, or other media to communicate with the rest of the world. Remember! On the day of Eid, Fasting is Haraam.

Since Global Dimming is causing Sun Rays, how come it is not affecting the visibility of New Crescent Moon?

In Karachi, Pakistan, it is always difficult to see moon, while in the remote areas of NWFP, Pakistan, specially high on the mountains, it is easy to see the moon sighting. The reason showed by Chairman SUPARCO at a Science Conference in Islamabad, Pakistan. The photograph taken by Satellite at the same time for Karachi and remote area of NWFP, were very helpful to understand. In the photograph of Karachi City the big buildings were not clear due to industrial and traffic and other environmental pollutions, while the photograph of remote area of NWFP was very clear and we were able to see, even a baby goat on that photograph. Naturally in these situations we mostly have confirmed moon sightings from the remote areas.

Things to do for the Unity on Moon Sighting Issue:

It is not one man's work to unite the Ummah; each one of us need to help each other spread information about the New Crescent Moon Sighting Locally as well as Globally, if any one sees it. Someone can become a bridge to inform the rest. There are many Muslims working on the Moon Sighting issue, at least you can inform them. Be an honorable member of the Ummah on this issue and Allah will give you a very good reward, Inshaa Allah. Since the whole world got polluted, so another option could be to go higher above all the pollutions on an airplane on the specified days and watch the New Crescent Moon or use one of the cameras on the Satellite for this purpose, record it and put it on the websight. Not a single Muslim would like to miss any single day of fasting and Not a single Muslim would like to fast on the day of Eid. Below is the information to whom you can inform about moon sightings:

shaukat@moonsighting.com

http://www.moonsighting.com

Allah is one, Rasool Allah is one, Quraan is one - Also - Sun is one, Moon is one and Earth is one.

BUT

Day of Arafah was on Monday 09-Jan-2006 in Algeria, Bahrian, Canada, Egypt, European Countries, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK (Most organizations), USA (Fiqh Councilof North America), Yemen and many other countries, and they had celebrated Eid Al-ADhar on Tuesday 10 -JAN-2006.

Day of Arafah was on Tuesday 10-Jan-2006 in Australia, Bangladesh, Canada (Few Organizatons), India, Pakistan, UK (Few organizations), USA (Few organizations) and many other countries, and they had celebrated Eid Al-ADhar on Wednesday 11 -JAN-2006.

According to moonsighting, The official first day of Dhil Hajj in the World.

Monday, 2nd Jan, 2006

According to US Naval Obsarvatory, The official first day of Dhil Hajj in the World.

Sunday, 1st Jan, 2006

Is this the Day of Arafah or a BIG Joke for the Ummah?

When US says there will be Lunar Eclipse or Solar Eclipse on such and such days, even after 10 or 20 years and that really happens as well and we accept them, BUT why not for Moon Sightings???

Let us see what US Latest Research says about Moon and Moon Sightings:

http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/islamic.html

The record for an early sighting of a lunar crescent, with a telescope, is 12.1 hours after New Moon; for naked-eye sightings, the record is 15.5 hours from New Moon.

In Karachi, Pakistan, it is always difficult to see moon, while in the remote area of NWFP, Pakistan, specially high on the mountain, it is easy to see the moon sighting. The reason showed by Chairman SUPARCO at a Science Conference in Islamabad, Pakistan. The photograph taken by Satellite at the same time for Karachi and remote area of NWFP, was very helpful to understand. In the photograph of Karachi City the big buildings were not clear due to industrial and traffic and other environmental pollution, while the photograph of remote area of NWFP was very clear and we were able to see, even a baby goat on that photograph. Naturally in this situations we mostly have confirmed moon sightings from the remote areas.

## 2005 Phases of the Moon

#### Universal Time (GMT)

     NEW MOON FIRST QUARTER FULL MOON LAST QUARTER

     d h m d h m d h m d h m

     JAN. 3 17 46
    JAN. 10 12 03 JAN. 17 6 57 JAN. 25 10 32 FEB. 2 7 27
    FEB. 8 22 28 FEB. 16 0 16 FEB. 24 4 54 MAR. 3 17 36
    MAR. 10 9 10 MAR. 17 19 19 MAR. 25 20 58 APR. 2 0 50
    APR. 8 20 32 APR. 16 14 37 APR. 24 10 06 MAY 1 6 24
    MAY 8 8 45 MAY 16 8 56 MAY 23 20 18 MAY 30 11 47
    JUNE 6 21 55 JUNE 15 1 22 JUNE 22 4 14 JUNE 28 18 23
    JULY 6 12 02 JULY 14 15 20 JULY 21 11 00 JULY 28 3 19
    AUG. 5 3 05 AUG. 13 2 38 AUG. 19 17 53 AUG. 26 15 18
    SEPT. 3 18 45 SEPT. 11 11 37 SEPT. 18 2 01 SEPT. 25 6 41
    OCT. 3 10 28 OCT. 10 19 01 OCT. 17 12 14 OCT. 25 1 17
    NOV. 2 1 24 NOV. 9 1 57 NOV. 16 0 57 NOV. 23 22 11
    DEC. 1 15 01 DEC. 8 9 36 DEC. 15 16 15 DEC. 23 19 36
    DEC. 31 3 12 (According to Toronto, Canada time, New Moon was at DEC 30 10:12 PM)

NASA Web sight for Moon Phases from -1999 to +3000 (2000 BCE to 4000 CE)

http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/phase/phasecat.html

NASA Moon Home Page

http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/planets/moonpage.html

Moonsighting Web sight

http://www.moonsighting.com

Eid-al-Adha: The Astronomical New Moon is on Saturday December 31, 2005, at 3:12 Universal Time, i.e. Friday, December 30, 10:12pm Eastern Standard Time - 7:12pm Pacific Standard Time. On Saturday, December 31, it will be about 22 hours old and about 6 degrees above the horizon on west coast of USA. This moon can be seen in South Africa, South America, and Polynesian Islands, but not in Asia, Europe, or Middle East. In USA, it will be very difficult to see. Telescope or binoculars may be needed to see it in USA. Therefore, first day of Zul-Hijja is expected to be on Sunday, January 1, 2006 in South Africa, Americas, and Polynesian Islands, and elsewhere on January 2, 2006. Accordingly, 10th Zul-Hijja (Eid-al-Adha) will be on Tuesday, January 10, 2006, Insha'Allah in South Africa, Americas, and Polynesian Islands.

http://www.moonsighting.com/1426zhj.html

Eid-al-Adha: The Astronomical New Moon is on Saturday December 31, 2005, at 3:12 Universal Time, i.e. Friday, December 30, 10:12pm Eastern Standard Time - 7:12pm Pacific Standard Time. On Saturday, December 31, it will be about 22 hours old and about 6 degrees above the horizon on west coast of USA. This moon can be seen in South Africa, South America, and Polynesian Islands, but not in Asia, Europe, or Middle East. In USA, it will be very difficult to see. Telescope or binoculars may be needed to see it in USA. Therefore, first day of Zul-Hijja is expected to be on Sunday, January 1, 2006 in South Africa, Americas, and Polynesian Islands, and elsewhere on January 2, 2006. Accordingly, 10th Zul-Hijja (Eid-al-Adha) will be on Tuesday, January 10, 2006, Insha'Allah in South Africa, Americas, and Polynesian Islands. Elsewhere 10th Zul-Hijja (Eid-al-Adha) should be on Wednesday, January 11, 2006.

December 31, 2005 (Saturday):

Mr. Abdul-Rashid Abdullah (ICOP member), Ewa Beach, Hawaii: Seen
The Hilal is clearly visible in our skies tonight. It was witness by my entire family in Ewa Beach, HI looking towards the western skies. At 18:41 it was still fairly high above the horizon. I am sort of a novice at this but I would say it was about 12-15 degrees above the horizon. Unfortunately, I was unable to take any more precise measurements.

This is a Critical Issue. We need to remember on the Day of Eid, Fasting is prohibited (Haraam). So we need to understand it with the Love for Allah and with broad mind.

Also the Global Day of Arafa, 9th of Dhil Hajj at the time of Hajj is to UNITE the Muslim Ummah, for only one thing for the Love for Allah alone.

They ask you concerning the new moon (phases of the moon!, for the whole world Globally). Say: They are times appointed for (the benefit of) men, and (for) the pilgrimage; and it is not righteousness that you should enter the houses at their backs, but righteousness is this that one should guard (against evil); and go into the houses by their doors and be careful (of your duty) to Allah, that you may be successful. (Al_Quraan_002.189)

For Hajj are the months well known. If any one undertakes that duty therein, Let there be no obscenity, nor wickedness, nor wrangling in the Hajj. And whatever good ye do, (be sure) Allah knoweth it. And take a provision (With you) for the journey, but the best of provisions is right conduct. So fear Me, o ye that are wise. (Al_Quraan_002.197)

And an announcement (Globally) from Allah and His Messenger to the people (Globally) on the day of the greater pilgrimage (the Day of Arafa, 9th Dhil Hajj, Globally) that Allah and His Messenger are free from liability to the idolaters; therefore if you repent, it will be better for you, and if you turn back, then know that you will not weaken Allah; and announce painful punishment to those who disbelieve. (Al_Quraan_009.003)

Your comments are welcome....noor.e.islaam@gmail.com

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