The AUASS, in cooperation with many astronomical bodies, held several seminars focusing on jurisprudential and astronomical issues, and the attempt to reach radical solutions in issues of concern to the Arab and Islamic worlds.
Lecture titled "Utilizing Statistical Mechanics to Determine Galaxy Mass: A New Approach"
بلال الخصاونة – 7/1/2023
Lecture titled "The Big Bang and Nuclear Synthesis in Stars – The Universe in the Laboratory"
د. كفى الخصاونة – 27/12 /2022
Skills in Stellarium Astronomy Software workshop
مروان الشويكي – 17/10/2022
"World Space Week 2022" event: "Space and Sustainability"
Lecture titled "Space Technology: Challenges and Opportunities in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era and Internet of Things Technologies"
الدكتور خالد يوسف كامل 14/9/2022
Scientific seminar titled: "James Webb Space Telescope" presented by Professor Dr. Alaa El Nahry
6/9/2022
Scientific seminar titled: "The Arabic Lunar Months"
الدكتور محمد العايدي 2/8/2022
World Moon Day
20 / 7 /2022 ( الفلكي عصام جوده ، الفلكي هاني الضليع )
The First Virtual Astronomy Forum for Teachers (Ma'an, Jordan)
السبت 28/5/2022
Seminar titled "Sun on Earth: ITER Nuclear Fusion Reactor - Energy Source of the 21st Century"
21/6/2021
Scientific seminar "Climate Change and Global Warming: Updates and Solutions"
5/6/2021
Open Ramadan Seminar with Arab Astronomical Associations and Organizations
7/5/2021
International Dark Sky Week: Scientific Seminar on Dark Skies
14/4/2021
Seminar on the Hijri Calendar in Light of Scientific Data
The Islamic Organizations Union in France, in collaboration with the European Council for Fatwa and Research and the Union of Islamic Organizations in Europe, organized the “European Seminar on the Islamic Calendar” held in Paris, France on 12th – 13th Rabi Al-Awwal, 1433 AH (4th – 5th February, 2012 CE). Many works and research papers were discussed by a group of scholars in jurisprudence and astronomy, focusing on the Hijri calendar and the beginnings of lunar months in light of modern scientific and technological data, aiming to establish a unified mechanism for the start of months. The participants concluded with several recommendations and reached a consensus in jurisprudential astronomy to resolve inter-differences. For further recommendations, click here.
Seminar on Developing a Calendar for European Countries Located between Latitudes 48-66 Degrees
A seminar was held at the Islamic Center in Brussels on 25th – 26th Sha’ban, 1430 AH (21st – 22nd May, 2009 CE) to prepare a calendar for European countries located between latitudes 48-66 degrees north and south. The seminar was attended by several jurists, astronomers, and Muslim leaders from some European countries. On 10th Ramadan, 1430 AH (corresponding to 10th August, 2009 CE), a special committee was convened at the headquarters of the Muslim World League in Mecca to follow up on the recommendations made by the scholars regarding the timing of Fajr and Isha prayers in those regions. For further recommendations, click here.
The Second Experts Meeting to Study the Islamic Calendar
The legal and jurisprudential aspects of regulating the lunar months.
The experiments and systems currently in place or proposed for this purpose.
The conditions for the validity of the calendar. For further recommendations, click here
The First Experts Meeting to Study Moon Sighting
The legal and jurisprudential aspects of regulating the lunar months.
The experiments and systems currently in place or proposed for this purpose.
Modern approaches to regulating the lunar months. For further recommendations, click here
Seminar on Determining the Prayer Times for Fajr and Isha
A seminar on determining the prayer times for Fajr and Isha was held at the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research in Helwan, Egypt, on 23rd Dhu al-Hijjah 1420 AH (corresponding to 19th March 2000 CE). Several research papers were presented, discussing the significant discrepancies between the recorded prayer times and those newly inferred. Additionally, various specialized papers were presented. At the end of the seminar, the researchers issued several recommendations, emphasizing the importance of continuing research within the scientific and technological developments in this regard. For further recommendations, click here.
Seminar on Crescent Sighting, Prayer Times, and Astronomical Techniques
The Kuwait Scientific Club organized a seminar on crescent sighting, prayer times, and astronomical techniques from 21st to 23rd Rajab 1409 AH (corresponding to 27th February to 1st March 1989 CE). The seminar resulted in several recommendations, including:
The observation of the crescent in one country should be followed if confirmed.
Crescent sighting is the primary method for determining the beginning of the month, with astronomical calculations as a supportive tool.
Colleges of Sharia and Law should prioritize teaching astronomical sciences. For further recommendations, click here