The Fiqh Council of North America is an independent body, comprised of qualified Islamic scholars in North America. The Council communicates with experts and consultants to meet expected needs for rulings and advice in various areas of Islamic life in North America.
ISNA’s Majlis Ash-Shura, the highest policy making body of ISNA, has resolved to follow the Fiqh Council?s position on the issue of determining the beginning of the Islamic lunar months for North America.
According to the calculation criteria for determining the Islamic Lunar dates adopted by the Fiqh Council of North America, following are the dates for Ramadan and Eidul Fitr for the year 1427.
Ramadan 1427 – First day of Fasting September 23, 2006
Eidul Fitr 1427 – First day of Shawwal October 23, 2006
Click here to listen to Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi about the Fiqh Council’s Position
A Call for Understanding and Harmony
The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) is encouraging all Muslims throughout North America to consider using the methodology of calculations for the sake of unity and to avoid the confusion and disputes that have occurred in the past. However, the Fiqh Council does not, and does not intend to, force its decision on anyone or on any Muslim community.
You should follow the decision of your Imam and your Masjid. Moreover, you should do so with great respect and avoiding unnecessary disputes and arguments. The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA)
