Respon Fikih terhadap Perkembangan Teknologi Rukyat

This study examines Islamic legal responses to the development of rukyat technology, particularly the use of telescopes and digital imaging in crescent observation.

The article discusses the limitations of conventional optical instruments in conditions of low crescent contrast and highlights the role of digital imaging in enhancing crescent visibility and supporting the verification of rukyatul hilal testimony. It also examines the responses of classical and contemporary Islamic jurists to the use of technological aids in lunar observation.