Today we will be starting the book: al-Qawā'id al-Muthlā, ʾIn Shāʾ Allāh.
Today at 7PM, ʾIn Shāʾ Allāh.
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“However, if the reports of the astronomers agree upon it, they are hardly mistaken. Despite this, no Sharʿī ruling follows merely from their report, for the eclipse prayer for the sun and moon is not
Majmūʿ al-Fatāwā (24/258).
He goes on to explain that if a person considers the astronomical report likely to be correct and consequently prepares himself at that time to observe the eclipse, this is commendable as a form of hastening to obedience to Allah. Thus, the calculation can be used to know when to look, while the prayer itself remains attached to observation.
Shaykh ʿAbdul-ʿAzīz ibn Bāz رحمه الله likewise…
When the Eclipse Prayer Coincides with an Obligatory Prayer
The eclipse prayer is connected to a particular cause and is legislated when an eclipse is observed.
Because the eclipse may clear before the prayer is performed, the Prophet ﷺ instructed the Muslims to hasten to prayer upon witnessing it.
This raises an important practical question when an eclipse occurs close to the time of an obligatory prayer: which…
A solar eclipse is forecast to begin at approximately 6:20 pm this evening. If the eclipse is sighted with the naked eye, Ṣalātul Kusūf (the eclipse prayer) will be performed at the masjid, after which Ustadh Abu Muqbil’s classes will begin, in shā Allāh.
We will keep you updated with any further information, in shā Allāh.
In the meantime, take a moment to familiarise yourself with some of the basic rulings…
For those attending the upcoming summer conference at Masjid as-Sahabah, overnight accommodation is available at the masjid.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you intend to stay, please complete the registration form below:
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Please ensure you read the form carefully and submit the form in advance, so that we can make the…
If we are in a city where there are clouds that block us from seeing the moon, so we did not see the eclipse, do we pray?
Sheikh Sulayman Ar-Ruhayli:
The eclipse prayer is connected to its sighting, not to astronomical knowledge, so if the eclipse is not seen in the city at all, then the eclipse prayer is not to be prayed.
(taken from Al-Minaḥ Al-ʿAliyyah)
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As-salāmu ʿalaykum Ustadh,
JazākAllāhu Khayran for teaching Al-Minaḥ Al-ʿAliyyah fī Bayān As-Sunan Al-Yawmiyyah. It was an extremely beneficial series and may Allah accept it from you.
I remember in the first lecture you advised us to create…
Abu Muqbil's class is cancelled today, due to unforeseen circumstances.
Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The Arabic class with Abu Aaliyah will go ahead as scheduled, بإذن الله.
بارك الله فيكم