Question
In our country the government has made it mandatory to follow Saudi Arabia's Ramadhaan and Eid announcements. The issue is sensitive. One is liable to be arrested if one differs. What should we do if according to our local sighting it is the last day (30th) of Ramadhaan, but Saudi Arabia declares it to be Eid?
Answer
If according to local sighting the moon for Ramadhaan has been confirmed, then Muslims should commence fasting silently. The stupid, evil government will not know if one is fasting. If according to local Ulama it is not Eid, then to save oneself from government persecution, attend the mock eid salaat, but fast on the day which is the last day of Ramadhaan. Obviously, one will in this case be deprived of Eid Salaat. If there are no Ulama to guide the public on this issue, then the masses may follow the Saudi announcements ordered by the government.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 22 No 10
- PDF page
- 4
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