MENELISIK METODOLOGI HISAB-RUKYAT DI INDONESIA
ABSTRACT: This paper deals
with the significance of the methods of calculation (ḥisāb) and observation
(ru’yah) in determining the beginning of month in Islamic calendar, especially
months of Ramaḍān, Shawwāl and Żū al-Ḥijjah,
since these months have relationship with sacred Islamic rituals. However,
Muslims should review and reexamine the basic method employed in
determining beginning of month in
Islamic calendar. Classical dichotomy that has led to controversy until these days
relates to ḥisāb and ru’yah. Some said that ru’yah method is final and decisive
while ḥisāb is only supporting ru’yah. Others said that it is ḥisāb that is
final and decisive, while ru’yah is used to support the method of ḥisāb. From
this dispute, there should be a meeting point; that is, ru’yah should be
supported by accurate science of ḥisāb.
Penulis: Sakirman
Kode Jurnal: jpperadabanislamdd110286
