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The issue of entering into the month of Ramadan has caused a lot of endless arguments, and time spent in extensive research, in trying to prove theories and opinions. From these opinions there are some who follow the moon sighting in Makkah, some who follow the sighting of the closest Islamic country, some who follow any Islamic country, and some who follow local sighting. What is the solution?
I have translated Al-'Aql as "intelligence" for lack of a better word, but the actual meaning is related but quite different. Allah Most High said: "Thus Allah makes clear to you His signs that perchance you may understand." Al-Baqarah: 242
The meaning of hayaa is the restraining of oneself from an action for fear of doing something blameworthy. According to the hadith of the Prophet (sas), hayaa is a praiseworthy attribute. On the authority of Ibn Umar: The Prophet (sas) came upon a man who was criticizing his brother for hayaa, saying: 'You are so modest (or so shy).' as if he meant to say that this has harmed him. The Prophet (sas) said to him: 'Leave him, for hayaa is from faith.'.Al-Bukhari
Lying, where it is not allowed (and there are only a few exceptions where it is allowed) is a heinous sin and puts one in grave danger of corruption, hypocrisy and even kufr. It is a "slippery slope" to all manner of corruption and a character flaw from which it is difficult to return. Fellow Muslims, search within yourself and rid yourself of all forms of lying, deception and falsehood. Make sure that truthfulness is victorious over falsehood in your heart at all times. Allah does not guide one who is a liar.
The origin of the word is khamara which means to conceal or cover. Wine made from the juice of grapes or dates was first called this because of the way it "covers" or impairs intelligence and sense. The general category is all things which are muskir (from sakara which means to block) the best translation of which is "intoxicants".
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