Islamic Astronomical Conference – Introduction
Astronomical applications in Islam are among the most important applications that the AUASS has taken care of, for the importance of these applications in our daily life. And astronomers on many controversial issues between the astronomical and jurisprudential perspectives, and the most prominent of these issues are: criteria for seeing the crescent, the Hijri calendar in light of scientific and technological developments, new moons and times, …
The Second Islamic Astronomical Conference
The Second Islamic Astronomical Conference was held in the Jordanian capital – Amman during 29-30 October 2001, in coordination between the AUASS and the Jordanian Astronomical Society, and in cooperation with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places. More than 45 scientists and researchers in the jurisprudence and astronomical sciences from 18 countries. The conference sessions focused on the applications of astronomical sciences in Islamic law and its great role in many important issues in the conditions of sighting the crescent.
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The Third Islamic Astronomical Conference
The third Islamic Astronomical Conference was held in the Jordanian capital – Amman during the 20-22 October 2003, in coordination between the AUASS and the Jordanian Astronomical Society, and in cooperation with the Jordanian Ministry of Endowments, Affairs and Islamic Sanctities. More than 45 scientists and researchers in the jurisprudence and astronomical sciences from 14 countries. And the conferees came out with many recommendations
- Urging serious scientific research to study the Qur’anic verses related to the universe
- Forming a committee that includes official representatives from every Muslim country or Muslim community to discuss and resolve the issue of timings.
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Fourth Islamic Astronomical Conference
The fourth Islamic Astronomical Conference was held in the Jordanian capital – Amman during the period 20-22 – July 2006 in joint coordination between the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences and the Jordanian Astronomical Society and cooperation with the University of Al al-Bayt University of Jordan, More than 90 scientists and researchers In jurisprudence and astronomical sciences from 12 countries. And the participants came out with many recommendations
- Urging serious scientific research to study the Qur’anic verses related to the universe
- Preparing periodic bulletins showing the family accounts for various countries of the world
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The Fifth Islamic Astronomical Conference
The Fifth Islamic Astronomy Conference, titled “Astronomy and Calendars: Between Tradition and Modernity,” was hosted by the International Islamic Sciences University in Amman. It took place from March 22nd to 24th, 2011, organized by the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, the International Islamic Sciences University, and the Royal Jordanian Geographic Center, in collaboration with the Jordanian Association for the History of Sciences, the Jordanian Astronomical Society, and the Office of the Chief Justice in Jordan.
The conference saw a significant participation of experts from the Arab and Islamic worlds in the fields of astronomy, Sharia sciences, and the history of sciences among Arabs and Muslims, as well as specialists from friendly countries. Attendees discussed various research topics related to the sighting of the Ramadan and Shawwal crescents, Islamic calendars, prayer times calculation, scientific miracles in the Quran, the achievements of Arab astronomers from the Middle Ages to the present day, Arab and Islamic astronomical observatories, and other astronomical subjects relevant to the Arab and Islamic worlds. Research papers were also presented on the possibility of unifying the Islamic calendar to suit contemporary circumstances, as well as discussions on ancient and modern calendar types, the use of astronomical devices in calculating prayer times, determining the direction of the Qibla, and other important astronomical topics.
One of the main objectives of the conference was to enhance scientific and technological cooperation between Arab and Muslim astronomers and space scientists on one hand, and Islamic Sharia scholars and experts in education and teaching in the Arab and Islamic worlds on the other.
The Conference on Establishing Lunar Months between Sharia Scholars and Astronomical Calculation
The primary method for establishing the beginning and end of lunar months is through moon sighting, whether by the naked eye or with the assistance of observatories and astronomical devices.
If the crescent moon is not sighted, then the month is completed after thirty days.
The witness must meet the necessary conditions for their testimony to be accepted, and any disqualifying factors must be absent.
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Statement of Agreement between Esteemed Scholars of Jurisprudence and Astronomers Gathered at the Second Emirates Astronomical Conference
Affirming that modern astronomy is a precise scientific discipline based on calculation methods, and it has no connection to astrology or any other speculative methods.
Recognizing that astronomy encompasses applications in Islamic jurisprudence, such as issues related to prayer times, lunar sightings, and calendar calculations.
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The Sharia Astronomical Conference
Adopting the announcement of the sighting of the crescent moon in any Islamic country if the necessary scientific conditions are met.
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- The third session of the Islamic Fiqh Council conference affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (8th to 13th of Safar 1407 AH corresponding to 11th to 16th of October 1986 CE) – Click here for the final statement.
- Conference on the dialectics of the relationship between astronomy and Islamic jurisprudence: the legitimacy of astronomy in determining religious times – Click here for the final statement.
- Conference of Ministers of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, State of Kuwait (23rd to 28th of Muharram 1393 AH corresponding to 26th February to 3rd March 1973 CE) – Click here for the final statement.
- Malaysian Scholars Conference (27th April 1969 CE) – Click here for the final statement.
- The Third Conference of the Islamic Research Complex at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif (13th Rajab 1386 AH corresponding to 27th October 1966 CE) on determining the beginnings of lunar months – Click here for the final statement.
- Crescent vision conference – Click here to see the recommendations.
- The first Islamic astronomical conference.
- The Fifth Islamic Astronomical Conference.
- The Sixth Islamic Astronomical Conference.
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