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The debate between traditionalists and modernists over the moon sighting issue seems never-ending. But does it have to be that way? Is there room for interpretation and can some common ground be shared between the differing views? Jamal Badawi and Abdul Rafaa Ouertani discuss the matter and present their findings in support of both views. Learn about how there is hadith support for both sighting and calculation and about the importance of follow knowledgable scholars and those who are in authority, regardless of which side they take. This panel session stresses the importance of respecting other opinions and understanding that uniting Muslims is more important than being right. Other issues discussed: do two people have to see the moon, is Eid ul-Adha a different issue, is there a hadith that forbids Muslims from living with non-Muslims, what if you see the moon but no one accepts it, what if a Muslim claims seeing the moon before calculated possibility, educating Muslims about astronomy, and the tendency to follow one's culture or homeland practice. (Duration: 1 hour, 19 min)

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