Assalamualaikum
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| Lunar eclipse is one of the Sunnatullah. Allah is Almighty |
Muslims recognize that everything in the heavens and on earth is created and sustained by the Lord of the universe, Allah Almighty. Throughout the Qur'an, people are encouraged to look around them, observe and reflect on the beauties and wonders of the natural world - as signs of Allah's majesty.
"Allah is He, who created the sun, the moon, and the stars -- (all) governed by laws under His commandment." Qur'an 7:54
"It is He who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon. All (the celestial bodies) swim along, each in its orbit." Qur'an 21:33
"The sun and the moon follow courses exactly computed." Qur'an 55:05
In remembrance and gratefulness for all of His favors, Muslims all over the world bow down in prayer five times each day. At a time of a solar or lunar eclipse, there is a recommended prayer (salatul-kusuf) that is performed by the Muslim community in congregation.
>>The Prophet's Tradition (peace be upon him)
During the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), there was a solar eclipse on the day that his son Ibrahim died. Some superstitious people said that the sun eclipsed because of the young child's death and the Prophet's sadness on that day.
The Prophet corrected their understanding:
Narrated Al-Mughira bin Shu'ba: On the day of Ibrahim's death, the sun eclipsed and the people said that the eclipse was due to the death of Ibrahim (the son of the Prophet). Allah's Apostle said, "The sun and the moon are two signs amongst the signs of Allah. They do not eclipse because of someone's death or life. So when you see them, invoke Allah and pray till the eclipse is clear."
>>Reasons that Muslims should be humble before Allah during an eclipse
- An eclipse is a sign of the majesty and power of Allah.
- An eclipse can cause people to become frightened. When frightened, Muslims turn to Allah for patience and perseverance.
- An eclipse is a reminder of the Day of Judgment.
>>How the Prayer is Performed
- The eclipse prayer is offered in congregation.
The eclipse prayer is two rakats (cycles of prayer).
Narrated Abu Bakr: In the life-time of the Prophet the sun eclipsed and then he offered a two Rakat prayer.
- Each rakat of the eclipse prayer has two bowings and two prostrations (for a total of four).
Narrated 'Aisha: In the life-time of Allah's Apostle, the sun eclipsed, so he led the people in prayer, and stood up and performed a long Qiyam, then bowed for a long while. He stood up again and performed a long Qiyam but this time the period of standing was shorter than the first. He bowed again for a long time but shorter than the first one, then he prostrated and prolonged the prostration. He did the same in the second Raka as he did in the first and then finished the prayer; by then the sun (eclipse) had cleared. He delivered the Khutba (sermon) and after praising and glorifying Allah he said, "The sun and the moon are two signs amongst the signs of Allah; they do not eclipse on the death or life of anyone. So when you see the eclipse, remember Allah and say Takbir, pray and give Sadaqa (charity)."
In modern times, superstitions and fear surrounding solar and lunar eclipses have diminished. However, Muslims continue the tradition of praying during an eclipse, as a reminder that Allah Alone has power over all things, in the heavens and on earth.
Some info about Lunar Eclipse-16th June 2011
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| This photo shows the visibility map of the Lunar Eclipse of 15 June 2011. A huge part of Africa and Asia will be able to observe this eclipse if weather permits. |
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| The red color while moon eclipse (unbra) is due to the emission of sunlight to earth's atmosphere. |
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| This is how an eclipse happens. The moon crosses our Earth's shadow. The moon will turn red/orange when it hits the Umbra (darker) part of the shadow. No visible eclipse when the Moon is in the Penumbra shadow of Earth. |
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| Time of Lunar Eclipse over Malaysia: 16 June 2011 P1 : 01:24:37 AM U1 : 02:22:57 AM U2 : 03:22:29 AM Max : 04:12:36 AM U3 : 05:02:14 AM U4 : 06:02.14 AM P4 : 07:00:41 AM Time reference to NASA's eclipse calculation. Exact time may vary according to locations. |
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Why we cannot see eclipse when the moon is full? Moon's orbit will slant over 5 degrees on Earth's orbits when surrounding the sun (eclipstic line) Moon will cross over elipstic line twice a year. That's why, it cannot cross over the earth then, it will be no moon eclipse |
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| This is how the Moon will pass the Earth's shadow on 15/16 June 2011. Total Lunar Eclipse program - 16 June 2011 (Malaysia) with ANGKASA |
On the 16th of June 2011, we will be able to observe a total lunar eclipse starting from 1:25 a.m. to 7:01 a.m. In conjuction with Total Lunar Eclipse, National Space Agency (ANGKASA) and National Mosque will be organizing a Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Program at the Main Entrance of National Mosque (nearby the expo site) on 16 June 2011 from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m..
Public are invited to observe the phenomena through a few of telescopes that will be setup during the event. You also can bring your own telescope in this program.
The first 1000 visitors attending the program will be given a tin of Eclipse Mints, contribution by The Wrigley Company (M) Sdn. Bhd..
The tentative program is shown below:
1:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Total Lunar Eclipse Observation
Jupiter, Mars and Venus Observation
Eclipse Talk
Quiz
3:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. Solat Sunat Gerhana Berjemaah
7:00 a.m. Dismiss
For further inquiry please contact National Planetarium at 03-22734301/4303/5484 or email lau@angkasa.gov.my (Ms Lau) / asmidarz@angkasa.gov.my (Ms Asmidar).
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