In the context of Islam,
falak and
syarie are two terms frequently used in the field of religious studies, especially concerning the determination of worship times such as prayer and fasting. The following is a brief explanation:
1. Falak
The science of falak refers to
Islamic astronomy, that is the study of the movements of celestial bodies (such as the sun, moon and stars) for the purpose of determining worship times.
Examples of uses of falak science:
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Determining the qibla direction
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Determining prayer times
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Determining the beginning of the Hijri months (such as Ramadan, Shawwal)
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Sightings of the new moon (rukyah) or using hisab (calculations) to determine the start of the month
2. Syarie (or Shariah)
Syarie means something that is
related to Islamic law (shariah). It refers to the
laws and provisions established in Islam based on the Quran, hadith, ijma', and qiyas.
Examples of uses of the term syarie:
