Dr. Sakirman, M.S.I.

Dr. Sakirman, M.S.I.

Researcher in Islamic Law and Islamic Astronomy, focusing on crescent visibility, twilight (syafaq), hisab–rukyat, and Hijri calendar studies.

Academic Profile

Dr. Sakirman, M.S.I.

Islamic Law · Islamic Astronomy · Crescent Visibility · Hijri Calendar Studies

I am a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Sharia and the Graduate Program of UIN Jurai Siwo Lampung, Indonesia. My academic work focuses on the intersection of Islamic law and Islamic astronomy (Ilmu Falak), particularly the use of astronomical evidence in Islamic legal reasoning, crescent visibility research, and Hijri calendar determination.

Research Main Publications Teaching Academic CV
Research Area
Islamic Astronomy

Crescent visibility, twilight, sky brightness, astronomical observation, photometry, and digital imaging.

Legal Studies
Islamic Law

Islamic legal reasoning, maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, astronomical evidence, and contemporary Islamic law.

Academic Leadership
Teaching, Research, and Publication

Doctoral program leadership, academic supervision, curriculum development, and scholarly journal development.

Current Research Focus

My current research examines crescent visibility, twilight (syafaq), sky brightness, atmospheric conditions, hisab–rukyat, digital imaging, and astronomical photometry. Particular attention is given to how atmospheric conditions and lunar geometry influence the visibility of the young crescent Moon in tropical and low-latitude environments and how these findings can contribute to scientifically informed Hijri calendar criteria.

Research Interests

Crescent Visibility Twilight / Syafaq Sky Brightness Hisab–Rukyat Hijri Calendar Islamic Astronomy Astronomical Photometry Digital Imaging Astronomical Evidence Islamic Law Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah Islamic Family Law

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Research → Research themes, methodology, current projects, research roadmap, and astronomical studies. Main Publications → Selected academic works in Islamic astronomy, Hijri calendar studies, and Islamic law. Full Publications → Complete academic publication record organized chronologically. Teaching → Undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses, learning materials, and academic teaching activities. Academic CV → Education, academic appointments, research expertise, leadership, editorial service, and professional activities. Google Scholar → Citation profile and publication records available through Google Scholar.