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What Are Falak Syarie?

In the context of Islam, falak and syarie are two terms commonly used in religious studies, especially regarding the determination of worship times such as prayer and fasting. The following is a brief explanation:

Falak

Falak science refers to Islamic astronomy, the study of the movements of celestial bodies (such as the sun, moon and stars) for the purpose of determining worship times.


Examples of falak applications
Determining the qibla direction
Determining prayer times
Determining the beginning of Hijri months (such as Ramadan, Shawwal)
Moon sightings (rukyah) or using hisab (calculations) to determine the start of the month
Number of examples
4
Source: Islamic falak tradition

Syarie (or Shariah)

Syarie means something that is related to Islamic law (Shariah). It refers to the laws and rulings established in Islam based on the Quran, hadith, ijma’, and qiyas.


Examples of the term syarie
  • Syarie law (legal rulings and regulations)
Core references
al-Quran, Hadith, Ijma’, Qiyas
Brief note

Falak science supports the practical aspects of worship (such as timing and direction), while the term syarie refers to the legal dimension and rulings that guide daily practice for Muslims.