The stars, the zodiac signs and reaching the moon

Question

These days reports are being published day after day that those who claim to reach the moon have succeeded after years of effort. What is the verdict of the truest of religions on this? (1) What is the moon in itself, and what are its constituent parts? (2) Which is bigger, the moon or the earth, and what is the size of the moon — its extent, length and depth? (3) What is the separation between the earth and the moon, and how great is the distance?

Answer

[ar](١) القمر كوكب يستفيد نوره من الشمس فينعكس على الأرض فيرفع ظلمة الليل، وهو قمر بعد ثلاث ليال إلى آخر الشهر، وأما قبل ذلك فهو هلال.[/ar] (1) “The moon is a heavenly body that derives its light from the sun; it is reflected onto the earth and removes the darkness of the night.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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