Shahr - Month of full moon
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Peace
I am exploring ramadan timings. Now, one thing that comes up is whether Shahr means month or full moon. Now, certainly shahr does have a meaning in the lexicons of 'something prominent'/moon.
However, the Quran's usage surely points to it being 'month'.
Look at this verse
936
The number of months in the sight of Allah is twelve (in a year)- so ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are sacred that is the straight usage. So wrong not yourselves therein, and fight the Pagans all together as they fight you all together. But know that Allah is with those who restrain themselves.Sometimes there can be 13 full moons in a year - so how can the circle of an , essentially, solar calendar be squared with the shahr meaning full moon (in the summer solstice) and 936
Roshan
p.s. obviously this post is sort of directed at those going for the summer solstice timing
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By the break of Day
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By the Nights twice five;
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By the even and odd (contrasted)
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And by the Night when it passeth away;-
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Truly in that there is an oath for those who possess understanding. -
Peace Roshan,
I'm assuming you've read http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9188.0 ?
You may want to read the portion outlining the difference between the 'count' and the 'number' of full moons a bit more carefully. )
May peace be with you.
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Peace Roshan,
I'm assuming you've read http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=9188.0 ?
You may want to read the portion outlining the difference between the 'count' and the 'number' of full moons a bit more carefully.
May peace be with you.
Peace
Will do
Thanks
Roshan