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What is the correct understanding of an eclipse and performing Salaatul Kusoof?

Published as The eclipse being a sign of Allah Ta'ala

· 6 Jumada I 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the correct understanding of an eclipse and performing Salaatul Kusoof?

Is this a warning of azaab? Is it something a person should look forward to seeing? What should be told to children?

Answer

These are signs of Allah Ta`ala through which Allah Ta`ala warns His servants. If you see great signs then understand the power, might and glory of Allah Ta`ala. Get into namaaz, istighfaar and sadaqah. Looking at it is not amongst the aadaab shown in the hadeeth.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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