The Islamic Tradition Of "Moon Sighting"
And Its Implications
M. A Malek
The Islamic Tradition Of "Moon Sighting"
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Front Cover Image The first observatory in Europe was built by the Arabs. The Giralda, or tower of Seville, was erected under the superintendence of the great mathematician Jabir bin Afiah in 1190 AD for observation of the heavens. Its fate was not a little characteristic. After the expulsion of the Moors, it was turned into a belfry, the Spaniards not knowing what else to do with it! The Spirit of Islam Syed Ameer Ali |
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