ACJU/NGS/2021/263
Hijri 1443.04.19 (2021.11.25)
Astronomy reports have stated that the total solar eclipse shall occur on Saturday, 04th of December 2021 In Sha Allah. Furthermore, it is stated that the eclipse will not be visible in Sri Lanka.
The eclipse prayer is Sunnah when the moon or the sun is seen to disappear completely or partially. Since the eclipse will not be visible in our country, the eclipse prayer will not be sunnah upon us.
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.L.M. Ilyas
Secretary – Fatwa Division
All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama
Ash-Shaikh M. Arkam Nooramith
General Secretary
All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama
