28th Shawwāl 1442 AH ~ Wednesday 9th June 2021  

Solar Eclipse

By Shaykhul-Hadīth, Hadrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh 

On Thursday 10th June 2021 a partial solar eclipse is going to occur. In the UK, the eclipse will begin at approximately 10:07am and last until around 12:25pm. To understand the Islamic viewpoint of an eclipse and what to do when it occurs, please read the following article written by Shaykhul-Hadīth, Hadrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh.

Sayyidunā Abū Bakrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu relates: “We were with Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam when the sun eclipsed. The Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam stood up dragging his cloak¹ till he entered the masjid. We also entered. He sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam led us in a two raka’āt salāh till the eclipse cleared. Then the Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, ‘The sun and the moon do not eclipse because of anyone’s death.² So whenever you see these (eclipses), perform salāh and make du’ā until the eclipse is cleared.’” (Al-Bukhārī) 

Sayyidah Ā’ishah radhiyallāhu ‘anhā relates: “The sun eclipsed during the time of Rasulullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam... The Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, ‘The sun and the moon are signs from the signs of Allāh; they do not eclipse because of anyone’s death or life.’” (Al-Bukhārī)

¹ This indicated urgency.

²  Prior to the advent of Islām, it was a widely held belief in Arab society that an eclipse would occur upon the death of a great personality. The Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam had a son named Ibrāhīm radhiyallāhu ‘anhu who passed away in infancy, on the same day as a solar eclipse. The Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam dispelled this false notion.

*** WHAT TO DO AT THE TIME OF A SOLAR ECLIPSE *** 

...So whenever you see these (eclipses), offer salāh and make du‘ā till the eclipse has cleared. (Al-Bukhārī)

...So when you see the eclipse, make du’ā to Allāh and say takbīr, perform salāh and give sadaqah... (Al-Bukhārī)

...He (the Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam) went to the Masjid (on the occasion of solar eclipse) and offered the salāh with the longest qiyām, rukū‘ and sujūd that I had ever seen him doing. He sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam then said, ‘These signs which Allāh sends do not occur because of the death or life of someone, but Allāh makes His servants afraid through them. So when you see anything from this then hasten towards remembering Him, making du‘ā to Him and seeking His Forgiveness.' (Al-Bukhārī)

From the ahādīth above we learn that we should engage in:

1) salāh;

2) remembrance of Allāh ta‘ālā;          

3) du‘ā;           

4) istighfār; and

5) giving charity in causes that bring the Pleasure of Allāh ta‘ālā.

Mas’alah: It is Sunnah to perform two raka‘āt salāh with congregation which is to be lead by the imām of Jumu‘ah salāh or any imām of the masjid. It is Sunnah to perform this salāh with qiyām, rukū‘ and sujūd that are long.

After the salāh, the congregation should engage in du‘ā which should last until the eclipse clears.

Mas’alah: Adhān or iqāmah will not be called for this salāh. Announcements can be made to gather the people.

Mas’alah: If whilst engaged in salāh or du‘ā the time for a fard salāh commences, then one should perform the fard salāh.

Note: During such occasions we must not remain neglectful. Many people are more keen to witness the eclipse, rather than following the teachings of our beloved Nabī sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam. 

May Allāh ta‘ālā grant us the tawfīq to turn to Him during such moments according to the teachings of our beloved Nabī sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam.

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