What are the Islamic laws (salah,fasting,etc) when living in space? Is Islam only for the Earth?
Question
As you now people live in space stations for months on end(even >1year).How does Islamic rules apply i.e. Prayer Times,Fasting times, sighting of the moon for eid,etc? Does this mean that Islam is only for the Earth as many sunnats not possible eg. no tayamum even though water in very short supply,etc.Some people would say Islam is outdated as it cannot meet these challenges.How do I answer them?
Answer
Islam can be well practised in Space as well. Which specific aspect of Islam in space do you wish to know about?
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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