The cause of fasting: sighting the crescent or the presence of Ramadan

Question

Details of the difference of horizons What do the scholars say regarding the sighting of the crescent of Ramadan? It is agreed that the ruling of fasting changes due to the difference of horizons. Some have taken the hadith of Hazrat Kurayb as evidence, while others present different proofs. Some also say that this view is correct and in accordance with the Qur’anic text, because in the Noble Qur’an it is stated: “So whoever among you witnesses the month, let him fast it,” meaning Ramadan.

Answer

The statement that all the mujtahid scholars are unanimously agreed that the ruling of fasting changes due to the difference of horizons in the sighting of the crescent of Ramadan is based on ignorance of their schools. The details of their positions are as follows.

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