08.01.2020 CE / 12.05.1441AH
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Astronomy reports has stated, penumbral lunar eclipse to occur on 10th and 11th of January 2020 (Friday and Saturday), furthermore the report states the penumbral lunar eclipse will be seen in Sri Lanka according to Colombo time Friday night 10:37 PM to Saturday early morning 2:42 AM In Sha Allah.
When penumbral lunar eclipse occurs a nebulous situation will be seen in the light of moon. A part of the moon or the full moon will be not covered. The eclipse prayer is Sunnah when the full or a part of the moon or sun get covered, in compared to penumbral lunar eclipse, eclipse prayer is not a Sunnah.
Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said: The sun and the moon are two signs of Allah; they are not eclipsed on account of anyone’s death or on account of anyone’s birth. So when you see them, glorify and supplicate Allah, observe prayer, give alms.
(Saheehul Bukhari-1044)
Ash-Shaikh M.Abdul Wahhab
Coordinator of Hilaal Division
All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama
