Q 3: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) stated in a Sahih (authentic) Hadith,
When the sun sets from that side (i.e. the west) and the night appears from that side (i.e. the east), then a fasting person should break their Sawm (fasting).
It became clear to us that the Mu'adhin (caller to Prayer) announces the Adhan (call to Prayer) five or seven minutes after sunset, according to the calendar made by Al-`Ujiry in
Kuwait
.
Is it permissible to break Sawm before the Adhan and after verification of sunset?
A:
If a person makes sure that the sun has set and the evening has come, it is permissible for them to break their Sawm, as Allah states,
...then complete your Saum (fast) till the nightfall
The Prophet (peace be upon him) stated,
When night falls from this side and the sun sets from this side, a fasting person should break their Sawm.
Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. Thus, it is deduced that other calendars which contradict this are not taken into consideration. You do not have to hear the Adhan after verification of sunset. (Part No. 10; Page No. 287) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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